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CONSTRUCTION     DOORS & WINDOWS     ELECTRICAL

FLOORING & TILE     HOME SAFETY     MASONRY CONCRETE & ASPHALT

MISCELLANEOUS     PAINT & WALLPAPER     PLANTS, LAWN & ANIMALS

PLUMBING     ROOFING & SIDING     TOOLS & FASTENERS


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CONSTRUCTION
Finish-Sanding Drywall Cracks
Fixing Cracks and Gashes in Drywall
Repairing Damaged Sheet Paneling
Installing Molding Trim
Installing a Recessed Medicine Cabinet
Installing Laminate to Your Countertop
Framing Walls
Drywall: Patching a Hole Using Wire Mesh
Installing Single Piece Base Trim
Cutting Openings in Drywall
Fastening a Mirror to a Bathroom Wall
Filling Holes in Wood
Repairing Damaged Exterior Wood
Repairing Chewed Wood with Filler
Building Codes
General Framing of Walls
Finishing Drywall
Installing a Suspended Ceiling
Furring Over Masonry or Plaster
Hanging Drywall on a Flat Wall
Creating an Access Panel in Drywall
Drywalling Odd-Shaped Areas
Taping an Inside Corner
Taping Drywall Joints on a Flat Wall
Installing Paneling
Installing Wainscoting and/or a Chair Rail
Finishing Rough Walls
Removing Old Trim
Strengthening Sagging Ceilings
Adding Pull-Down Stairs


DOORS & WINDOWS
Weatherstripping a Garage Door
Replacing Garage Door Rollers
Installing Kitchen Cabinet Hinges, Knobs and Pulls
Installing a Deadbolt Lock
Installing a Night Latch
Installing a Door Threshold
Installing a Cylinder Lockset
Installing or Replacing a Storm Door Closer
Installing Door Sill Weatherstripping
Adjusting a Closet Door
Refinishing Surface Damage on a Metal Door
Resetting Door Hinges
Repairing a Slider Door
Installing a Door Shoe
Installing Bifold Doors
How to Install Mini Blinds
How to Install Single Curtain Rods
Weather-Tight Doors
Caulking Gaps and Joints
Installing a Door Security Bar
Installing a Patio Door Security Bar
Window Maintenance
How to Clean Windows Before Applying Window Film
Repairing and Replacing Screening
Cutting Glass and Rigid Plastic
Installing Heat Shrink Plastic Over a Window
Installing or Replacing a Garage Door Opener
Replacing a Garage Door Hinge
Unsticking Drawers or Doors
Types of Door Locksets
Installing a Prehung Door
Installing Foundation Vents
Installing Soffit Vents
Window Weatherstripping
Installing Rigid Insulation
Installing a Gable Vent
Installing a Door Viewer
How to Apply Window Film
Choosing a Window Film
Replacing Broken Window Glass in Wooden Frames
Replacing Broken Glass in Metal Casement Windows
Replacing Broken Window Glass in Plastic Gaskets
How to Replace Sash Cords in Double-Hung Windows
Installing Window Trim

ELECTRICAL
Connecting to Cable TV
Putting in a New Electric Range
Replacing an Electrical Receptacle
Installing Door Chimes
How to Direct-Wire a Dishwasher
Wiring an End-of-Run Receptacle
Wiring a Middle-of-Run Receptacle
Wiring a Middle-of-Run Single-Pole Switch
Wiring a Single-Pole Dimmer Switch
Installing a Kitchen Range Receptacle
How to Strip Electrical Cable
How to Join Wire Connectors
Installing a Doorbell Transformer
Installing a Fan Speed Control
Replacing a Thermostat
Installing One-Tube Fluorescent Fixtures
Installing Large Fluorescent Fixtures
Replacing Defective Pull-Chain Switches for Fluorescent Fixtures
Repairing Flickering Fluorescent Lights
Replacing a Fluorescent Ballast
Installing Low-Voltage Pathway Lighting
Installing a Ceiling Center
Installing a Motion-Sensor Light
Hanging a Replacement Chandelier
Replacing a Lamp or Appliance Cord
Replacing a Light Socket or Switch
Repairing a Doorbell
Choosing a Metallic Electrical Box
Choosing a Nonmetallic Electrical Box
Do You Need a 15- or 20-Amp Receptacle?
Electrical Switch Types
Ceiling Boxes
Installing a Ceiling Box Through an Attic or Ceiling
Installing Surface Wiring
Wiring Tools
Home Wiring Systems
Charting Electrical Circuits
Running Cable or Wire Behind a Baseboard
Installing a (GFCI) Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter
Extending Electrical Power Outdoors
Installing an Exterior Outlet
Connecting Telephones
Replacing an Existing Ceiling Fixture With a Ceiling Fan
Wiring a Ceiling Fan / Light
An Introduction to Recessed Lighting
Anatomy of a Recessed Light
General Recessed Lighting Techniques
Installing Track Lighting
How Bulbs Work
Adding a Lamppost to Your Yard
Fishing Wire Cable in Ceilings
Installing Television Antennas and Satellite Dishes
Adding a New Circuit Breaker to the Main Service Panel
Replacing a Defective Circuit Breaker in the Main Service Panel
Installing (UF) Underground Feeder Cable
Installing a Whole House Fan
Installing a Bath Vent
Installing an Outdoor Light Fixture on a Wall

FLOORING & TILE
Installing a Resilient Tile Floor
How to Grout and Finish a Tile Floor
Maintaining and Repairing Marble Tile
Installing a Ceramic Tile Countertop
Refinishing a Wood Floor
Minor Touch-ups for Floor Finishes
Installing Wall-to-Wall Carpeting
Silencing Squeaking Floors
Installing Sheet Flooring
Strengthening Floors
Installing Marble Flooring
Installing Wall Tile
Installing a Ceramic Tile Floor
Laying Parquet Floor Tile

HOME SAFETY
Detecting Radon in Your Home
Installing a Fire Escape Ladder
Hardwiring a Smoke Detector
An Introduction to Child Safety
Child Safety - Prevent Your Child From Drowning
Child Safety - Prevent Your Child From Choking
Child Safety - Play it Safe Around Electricity
Child Safety - Preventing Falls
Child Safety - Making Furniture Safe
Child Safety - Hidden Household Hazards
Child Safety - Keeping Your Child Away From Poisonous Substances
Child Safety - Preventing Scalds and Burns
Child Safety - Practicing Fire-Related Safety
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
How Radon Enters the Home
Radon Mitigation (reduction) Techniques
Lighting for Safety and Security
Installing a Fire Extinguisher in Your House, Car or Boat
Installing Bathroom Grab Bars
Demolition Safety
Safety Equipment: Dust Masks, Respirators and Safety Glasses
Safety Equipment: Back Supports

MASONRY, CONCRETE & ASPHALT
Repairing Asphalt
Sealing Asphalt
Repairing Damage Stucco
Replacing Damaged Brick
Repairing Minor Cracks in Concrete Walks
Repairing Block Wall
Patching Concrete Steps
Patching and Sealing Your Asphalt Driveway
Sealing a Masonry Wall
Masonry and Concrete
Tooling Mortar Joints
Mixing and Handling Mortar
Pouring and Placing Concrete
Repairing Individual Wall Blocks
Mixing Concrete on Site
Applying Stucco

MISCELLANEOUS
Standard & Shelf Systems
Using Ladder Jacks
Replacing Kitchen Drawer Runners
Cleaning Ducts
How to Maintain Your Dehumidifier
Preserving Heat
Installing a Humidifier
Closet Organizers
Basement Organizers
Coated-Wire Closet Storage Systems
Garage Organizers
Bathroom Storage
Kitchen Storage
How to Install Utility Shelving
Storage Options
Installing a Stone Walkway
Installing Interlocking Concrete Pavers
Installing Stone Pavers
Building a Timber Retaining Wall
Forming a Gravel Walk
Building a Block Retaining Wall
Backyard Barbecue Grills and Accessories
Installing a Mailbox: Box, Post and Post Support
Installing Edging
Installing a Mailbox: Box and Post
Installing a Mailbox: All-In-One Plastic Mailbox Units
Installing a Mailbox: Mounting a Mailbox on a Wall
Installing Exterior Shutters


PAINT & WALLPAPER
Applying a Water-Repellent Coating to Masonry
Applying and Restoring Oil-Based Wood Finishes
Faux Finishes: Sponging on Two Colors
Faux Finishes: Rusticated Stone Wall
Basic Techniques of Ragging
Rag-Rolling Off Using One Color
Spattering On: Four Colors
Applying Pigmented Stain
Painting Walls
Painting Spot Patches
How to Apply a Finish to a Deck
Wallpaper Choices
Interior Painting: Tools for the Job
Interior Painting: Room Preparation
Modern Stains: the Basics
Modern Stains: Seven Easy Steps to Great Results
Faux Finishes: White Marble
Wallpapering: Cutting, Wetting, Pasting
Hanging Wallpaper
Applying Shellac, Varnish and Polyurethane Finishes
Applying Water-based Wood Finishes
Choosing a Clear Wood Finish
Hand-Rubbing Technique for Wood Finishes
Faux Finishes: Combing Techniques
Faux Finishes: Combing with a Notched Squeegee
Choosing and Applying a Wallpaper Border
Painting the Exterior of a House with Latex Paint
How to Stencil
Using Color in Your Home
Refinishing the Front Door
Removing Wallpaper
Wallpapering Ceilings
Preparing Walls for Painting
French-Brush Color Washing
Faux Serpentine Marble
Creating a Knotty Pine Finish
Colorful Faux Jasper
Faux Finishes: How to Paint a Sky
Faux Finishes: A Burled Wood Panel
Spattering Off
Mimicking Heart-Grain Mahogany
How to Stipple

PLANTS, LAWN & ANIMALS
Planting Basics
Pruning Shrubs
Pruning Trees
Planting and Growing Trees
Planting and Growing Flowers
Planting and Growing Vegetables
Taking Care of Your Lawn
Feeding Black-Capped Chickadees
Feeding Cardinals
Feeding Downy Woodpeckers
Feeding American Goldfinches
Feeding Tufted Titmice
Construction Guidelines for Building Bird Feeders
Making the Feeder Safe for Birds
Building a Thistle Seed Dispenser for Birds
Building a Standard Dog House

PLUMBING
Clearing Clogged Strainers and Stoppers
Clearing Clogged Toilets
Fixing Condensation on a Toilet
Repairing CPVC Pipe
Flush Tank Problems: When the Toilet is Noisy
Installing a New Faucet to a Laundry Tub
Flush Tank Problems: When There Are Splashing Sounds Inside the Tank
Cleaning a Faucet Aerator
Flush Tank Problems: When the Toilet Runs Constantly
Insulating a Water Heater
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes
Forming a Compression Joint
Replacing a Shower Head With a Hand-Held Shower Unit
Making Flared Fittings
Unblocking a Cleanout
Replacing a Shower Head
Repairing Ball-Type Faucets
Repairing Cartridge-Style Two-Handle Faucets
Repairing Spray Attachments
Repairing a Porcelain Enamel Sink
Sealing a Joint Between Sink and Cabinet
Repairing a Leak in a Toilet's Supply Line
Clearing Clogged Sink and Tub Traps
Flush Tank Anatomy
Repairing a Leaky Lavatory Drain Line
Replacing a Leaky Kitchen Sink Strainer
Selecting a New Lavatory Faucet
Installing a Kitchen Sink
Installing a Built-in Dishwasher
Clearing Clogged Appliance Traps
Flush Tank Problems: When the Tank is Full but Won't Flush
Flush Tank Problems: When the Tank Won't Fill
Installing a Bypass Tub/Shower Door
Flush Tank Problems: When the Water Level is Too High or Low
Attaching a Hand-Held Shower Unit to Your Tub Spout
Repairing a Leak Between the Toilet Tank and Bowl
How to Repair Frozen Pipes or Bursts
Plumbing Tools
Home Plumbing Systems
Installing a Larger, Self-Rimming Lavatory
Installing a Two-Piece Toilet
Installing a Lavatory Faucet
Putting in a New Kitchen Faucet
Installing a New Toilet Seat and Lid
Putting in a Pedestal Sink
Replacing a Wall-Hung Lavatory
Relocating Existing Supply Lines
Connecting Plastic Pipe
Connecting Copper Pipe
Repairing Cartridge-Style One-Handle Faucets
How to Clear a Tub Pop-Up Stopper
How to Drain Sediment From a Water Heater
Repairing the Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve
Installing Shock Arresters
Repairing a Leak at the Base of a Toilet Bowl
Connecting a Waste-Disposal Unit to Your Sink
How to Install a Washing Machine
Installing a Sump Pump
Replacing an Electric Hot Water Heater
Installing a Reverse-Osmosis Water Filter
Installing an Emergency Backup Sump Pump
Installing a Shower to an Existing Bathtub
Adding a Water Softener to Your Water-Supply System
Tying in Old Cast Iron
Installing a Dryer Vent

ROOFING & SIDING
Installing Roll Roofing
Panel Roofing
Repairing Slate Roofing
Replacing Damaged Vinyl Siding
Replacing Damaged Wood Shingles
Repairing Damaged Wood Clapboard Siding
Repairing Popped Siding Panels
Replacing Damaged Gutters
Rapairing Fascia and Eaves Damage
Tear-Off Roofing Techniques
Basic Shingling
Roofing the Valleys
Shingling Ridges
Preparing a Roof for Wood Shingles or Shakes
Installing Wood Shingles and Shakes
Roofing With Panelized Shingles
Wood-Fiber Panels
Installing Double-Coverage Roll Roofing
Repairing Concrete Roofing Tile
Repairing Metal Roofs
Patching Metal Gutters
Installing Vinyl Siding
Installing Wood Shingles as Siding
Installing Clapboard Siding

TOOLS & FASTENERS
Plumbing Tools
Types of Routers
Portable Power Drills
Nails, Brads and Spikes
Selecting Router Bits
Accessories for Your Router
Handy Router Tips and Techniques
Choosing Drill Bits
Accessories for Your Drill
Types of Drywall Taping Knives
Handy Drilling Tips and Techniques
Nail Shanks and Points
Nail Drivers
Driving Screws
Nail Coatings
Screw Types and Sizes
Choosing and Using Power Tools
Masonry Fasteners and Tools
Chain Saw Safety and Use
Adjustable and Combination Wrenches
Standard and Needle Nose Pliers
Line and Water Levels
Spirit Levels
Types of Tool Belts
How to Select Outdoor Power Equipment
How to Maintain a Rotary Lawn Mower
Pruning Tools
How to Choose Sprayers, Dusters and Foggers
Choosing the Correct Extension Cord and Outlet for Outdoor Power Equipment
Maintaining Outdoor Power Tools
Nail Sizes