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How to Change a Doorknob

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Give your door a new look by installing a new doorknob is easy using a few basic tools. Most (but not all) door mechanisms are interchangeable.

How to Repair a Running Toilet

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So your toilet goes through more water than Niagara Falls? Most likely the problem is the ball cock's diaphragm or the tank flap, so stop jiggling the handle and roll up your sleeves. Here are a few easy steps to fix your toilet.

How to improve indoor air quality

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Steps homeowner's can take to improve air quality in their homes.

How to Find Active House Wiring in a Wall

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Have you ever had to drill a whole in your wall but not to sure where the electrical wires run behind the wall? Here is a simple way to find those wires.

How to Oil a Ceiling Fan

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Most ceiling fans run all day every day. This is how to oil them.

How to prevent & remove carpet stains with your Sham Wow.

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You got a Sham Wow and how do you use it properly - the Best way to remove stains with your Sham wow - the New German Towel.

How-To Seal Granite Countertops.

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Granite Contertops need a lot of maintenance in order to maintain their quality. Here is a quick simple guide for regular maintenance and some good upkeep tips.

How-To Repair a Leaky Faucet

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Leaking faucets are unavoidable, but the repair can be very inexpensive and quick if done by yourself. This repair is very easy to do.

How-To Fix a Running Toliet

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We have all had this happen if you have live in your home for any lenght of time. Sometimes the fix is as simple as repairing the chain to the handle and sometimes the solution lies somewhere else, but either way this can be accomplished very easily and without calling the plumber.

how to remove driveway stains

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how to remove driveway stains

How to Rid Your House of Fruitflies

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You buy fresh fruit, and in with the fruit comes those pesky little fruitflies. Here is an easy way to nuke em.

How to Replace A Refrigerator Gasket

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Refrigerators have rubber gaskets on the doors. Over time, these gaskets will become brittle and fail to seal out heat. To determine whether the gaskets on your refrigerator need to be replaced, Each door of your refrigerator has a molded rubber gasket to keep the cold in and the heat out. When this gasket gets old and brittle, it leaks. If your refrigerator is running more frequently and you suspect it’s losing cold air, conduct these simple tests:
Look at the gasket. If you see a blackish mold anywhere, it means that warm air from the house is creating condensation. For more proof, run your finger along the gasket. If your finger comes away wet, the gasket isn't sealing. Finally, you can close the refrigerator door on a dollar bill. Pull the bill out slowly. If there is a slight drag on the bill, your door gasket is OK. If the bill slips out easily and moisture and/or mold are present, plan a trip to your appliance store.

Tips on clean your BBQ

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Here are some tips for making sure your BBQ is ready to go:
-To quickly clean the grill, rub it with sand to remove most of the built up grease. Then rinse it down with a hose.
-Spray the grill with oven cleaner and placer it in a plastic garbage bag overnight. Next day, hose it down and you'll have a sparkling clean grill.
-At the end of the cooking season, oil the burner to minimize rust. Cooking oil will work fine.
-To slow the effect of hot charcoal burning through the base of the BBQ, pour an inch or two of sand over the bottom for the charcoal to sit on.

How to jump start a car

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Here is what you need to do to jump start a car.

How to fix an ignition key that doesn't turn

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There can be several reasons an ignition key will not turn. To give an accurate and useful answer requires more in depth knowledge of a particular situation, but here are a few possibilities.

How to get rid off the cigarette smell in a room.

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Try out some of the given below tips for de-smoking the room so that you don't hane to change mattress, carpets etc

How to Fix Squeaky Brakes

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Automotive hydraulic braking systems can sometimes squeal and squeak, which can indicate excessive wear and the need for repair. Disc brakes are designed to squeal when they have a low amount of material on the pads, and drum brakes can make squeaking sounds when they are not operating properly. The average backyard mechanic can fix squealing brakes in about 30 minutes.

How to Install a Bathroom Sink Water Valve

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Most homes have water shut off valves under all sinks. When plumbing repairs need to be made in one area, you can shut the water off just in that area. Some homes, however, do not have shut off valves, which requires the whole house water supply to be shut off when working on the plumbing. You can easily install a sink water shut off valve yourself. Shut off valves and flexible supply hose are available at most hardware stores.

How to clean your gutter's the easy way.

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Tips on cleaning your gutter's

How to Repair a Small Hole in Your Wall

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So you need to repair a hole in your wall, now what? First you need to decide what method you need to use based on the size of the hole and what material was used during construction. If you don’t feel comfortable repairing a large hole in your wall call a professional, but the small ones you can do yourself.
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A small hole is one that is caused by nails or screws you’ve used to hang stuff on your wall. The can also be caused by “dings”. Holes of this size and up to a dime size are an easy
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Go and get the supplies you need:
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Spackling Compound
Scraper
Sandpaper
Paint (check to see if you have paint left from your original container)