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DIY Asphalt Driveway Repair, Sealing & Cleaning
Asphalt driveways can show their age over time, drying out, cracking, and giving way to potholes. In this article, you’ll
Best Air Purifier & Cleaner Buying Guide
Keep your family safe from dust, allergens, and toxic, polluted indoor air. This unbiased consumer report will help you buy
Heat Pump Troubleshooting & Repair
Expert advice on how to fix heat pump problems, such as heating or cooling poorly and more. Includes step-by-step DIY
Rain gutters should be kept free of leaves and other debris. Otherwise, water will back up at the downspouts, filling them up.
When this happens, the weight can dislodge or bend the gutters and—worse—the water will spill down the house, potentially damaging windows, doors, siding, and the foundation.
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How a Sump Pump Works
A sump pump will keep water out of your basement. This shows how a sump pump works, with parts diagram and information on submersible and
Three-Way Switch Wiring | How to Wire 3-Way Switches
A three-way switch is the type that turns on lights from both ends of a hallway. These diagrams clearly show how to wire a pair
How to Replace a Damaged Asphalt Shingle
This is an expert step-by-step guide for replacing a badly damaged asphalt shingle, using just a prybar, a utility knife, a hammer and nails. When
How to Fix a Bouncy or Sagging Floor (DIY)
Is your floor so bouncy or springy that the tile or stone surface is cracking? Does your wood floor bend or sag beneath your feet?
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In This Article: Types of Gutter Guards Fine-Mesh Gutter Guards Solid-Top Gutter Guards Gutter Brushes & Foam Guards Gutter leaf guards, screens, and filters can
How to Clean Gutters — DIY Guide
Expert illustrated advice and video on how to clean rain gutters, including DIY roof gutter cleaning techniques and how to hire a gutter cleaning service.
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How to Repair a Leaky Shower Faucet Valve
Expert advice and videos on how to repair a shower faucet that drips or leaks. Very helpful, specific advice for fixing the main types of
Washer Doesn’t Agitate or Spin
Expert DIY step-by-step directions for troubleshooting and fixing a washing machine that doesn’t spin or agitate properly. Includes helpful diagrams that show the workings of
How to Fix a Garbage Disposal – DIY Repair
Is your garbage disposal jammed, clogged, leaking, or not draining? If your garbage disposal doesn’t work right, read on. This complete garbage disposal troubleshooting guide
How to Repair an Ice Maker
Expert advice on how to repair a refrigerator ice maker that doesn’t make ice or doesn’t work at all. Also helps you fix an ice
Ceiling Fan Troubleshooting & Repair
You’re probably reading this because your ceiling fan doesn’t work, making it pretty worthless on a hot day. This article will show you how to
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How to Replace a Central AC Capacitor or Contactor
Expert advice, including videos, on how to replace a central air conditioner’s capacitor and contactor when a central AC unit doesn’t work at all. If
DIY Home Repairs You Can Do When You’re Stuck at Home
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