Avantica is a contributing writer for DoItYourself.com. She has a wide range of experience with researching and creating home improvement projects, and especially enjoys learning about green energy, painting techniques, and advanced tools.
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How to Clean a Tabletop Water Fountain
A tabletop water fountain can enhance your home decor significantly, you'll want to maintain it...
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How to Make and Mount a Glass Wall Water Fountain
Add elegance and the sounds of nature to your own walls....
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Tips for Cleaning a Cedar Fence
Cedar lumber is a strong, durable material and is popularly used in construction projects....
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Troubleshooting Problems with a Lawn Sweeper
A lawn sweeper is a garden tool that is used to clean and maintain the lawn....
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Troubleshooting a Baseboard Heater That is Overheating
A baseboard heater is positioned along the base of exterior walls and helps in warming the room...
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Eleven Tips for Adjusting a Furnace Gas Valve
A detailed look at the task at hand....
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How to Connect Polyethylene Pipe to Water Supply Pipe
A polyethylene pipe is one of the most popular alternatives when it comes to water supply pipes...
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The 3 Best Outdoor Shower Curtain Materials
An outdoor shower curtain is similar to a shower curtain that you use inside your bathroom....
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5 Common Firewire Cable Problems
The term firewire cable is actually an Apple brand name....
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How to Install a Gas Furnace Chimney
A gas furnace chimney plays an important role in the functioning of a gas furnace....
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How to Install a Plumbing Manifold System
Most new homes are fitted with a plumbing manifold system for the distribution of hot and cold...
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How to Install a Trash Compactor
A trash compactor is an extremely useful household appliance. It is relatively easy to install....
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How to Install a Toe Kick Heater
A kickspace or toe kick heater is a compact heater....
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5 Tips for Installing Central Heating Pipes
A central heating system can help to keep your home warm through the coldest winter....
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How to Bird Proof Dryer Vents
Birds love to nest in dryer vents because of the continuous flow of warm air from these outlets...
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How to Repair a Window Air Conditioner that Freezes
A window air conditioner is a good option if you are looking to cool a small room or office....
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How to Fix a Broken Gas Furnace Ignitor
Most furnaces fail to operate when the gas furnace ignitor is broken....
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How to Build an Incinerator
Recycling isn't the only solution to managing your waste....
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Impact Wrench Repair: How to Repair a Broken Impact Wrench Motor
It requires some basic motor knowledge and tools....
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How to Remove Brad Nails without Damaging Wood
Brad nails are thin and usually small nails....
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How to Fix a Stuck Gas Furnace Pressure Switch
A pressure switch is important for heating safety....
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How to Replace the Burner Receptacle on Your Electric Stove
The burner receptacle is that part which is connected to the stove and holds the element....
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Troubleshooting Fiber Optic Audio Cables
As the name suggests, they transmit sound....
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4 Tips for Drilling Pop Rivets
They have a specific purpose and are very useful....
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5 Best Pet Odor Removal Options for Linoleum or Marble Floors
You may love animals, but you probably don't love this part....
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DIY Window Replacement
DIY window replacement is an interesting project....
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How to Install an Aluminum Cylinder Head
An aluminum cylinder head is a type of cylinder head, which forms a part of an automobile engin...
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Double Pane Window Repair
Double pane window repair depends on the type of frame they're in....
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Will LED Light Bulbs Work for Conventional Lights?
LED light bulbs function as a semiconductor light source....
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How to Change a Shaky Camshaft Bearing
It usually needs to be changed when an engine build changes....
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Refinishing a Bathroom Vanity
Bathroom refinishing can be an expensive proposition....
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How to Remove a Ceiling Water Stain
Water stains reduce the aesthetic appeal of your room....
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4 Tips for Connecting an Optical Audio Cable to Your Receiver
Optical audio cables are just one of your options for HD sound. If you’re looking to upgrade...
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How to Build a Breeze Block Wall
If you're getting ready to build a new garage or you want a small wall to surround your garden,...
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4 Best Uses for Maple Lumber
Maple is a great option for many household projects....
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The Do's and Don'ts of Concrete Roof Leak Repairs
Concrete roof repair can come crashing down on your head if mistakes are made....
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How to Mix Plastic Cement
Plastic cement is a vital ingredient in any DIY project....
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How to Build a Daybed
This resting spot can be used day or night....
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Fridge Repair: Fridge Doesn't Run, but Light Works
Follow these steps to troubleshoot a malfunctioning refrigerator so you can finally get it repa...
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5 Mistakes to Avoid when Installing Replacement Storm Windows
Seal them correctly for best results....
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Mosaic Grout Instructions
Mosaic grout is used to fill spaces left between tesserae....
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Greenboard vs Fireboard: Advantages and Disadvantages
Greenboard is a type of drywall....
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Bathroom Floor Covering Ideas
Explore your options....
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How to Paint Pegboard Displays
Pegboards are extremely useful for organizing storage....
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Tile and Grout Cleaning
Tile and grout cleaning is a very simple process....
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How to Make an Access Panel in Tongue and Groove Flooring
Sometimes an access panel is necessary....
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How to Install Vinyl Gable Vents
Adding ventilation to improve air circulation of the attic....
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How to Install an Aluminum Window Awning
Awnings come in a variety of materials....
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How to Glaze Windows
How to easily glaze single pane....
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How to Use Glazing Putty on Wood Surfaces
Glazing putty is most commonly used in the installation of windows....