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Construction & Repair

Join our Construction & Repair World now to meet up with other homeowners on the Web. Learn how to lay the foundation for a house, install a dryer vent in an exterior wall, fix a busted door hinge, and more. And don't forget to share your own DIY home repair tips and tricks for cutting home construction and repair costs.

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Nov 9, 2010

Measuring a staircase for a Summit Stair Lift is a simple process, but it's important that it's done right. This video will outline the quick measuring process so you can start your stair lift install ...

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Nov 5, 2010

In this DIY guide from the folks at Gardenfork.tv, we learn how to construct a hoop house or cold frame to extend the gardening season. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this gardener's guide can pres ...

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Nov 1, 2010

In this tutorial, we learn how to insulate your attic with Eric Johnston. To figure out if you have enough insulation, you need to measure the depth of the insulation that you have. Generally, you sho ...

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Oct 31, 2010

In this tutorial, we learn how to lay down ceramic tile. Start off by laying down the mortar for the base. After this, scrape it around with the ridged laying tool. Then, lay the tile down flat and pl ...

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Oct 31, 2010

In this tutorial we learn how to repair a ceramic disc tap. You will need: adjustable spanner, flathead screwdriver, Allen key, and ceramic disc to do this. To start, you will prepare the sink by turn ...

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Oct 31, 2010

In this tutorial, we learn how to easily install a toilet. When you pull it out of place, there will be black residue on the toilet, scrape this off with a knife. From here, you will need a wax ring a ...

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Oct 30, 2010

In this tutorial, we learn how to install a new toilet seat in your bathroom. You will need to get on your knees to do this, but it's a simple process. First, find the two bolts on the toilet seat and ...

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Oct 30, 2010

In this tutorial, we learn how to scribe break an acrylic sheet. You just need a Stanley knife and a straight edge to do this to any acrylic sheet. First, put some gloves on and safety glasses. From h ...

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Oct 30, 2010

In this tutorial, we learn how to drill porcelain tile like a professional. You will first need to get a blade that is round and very sharp. Place this on the porcelain and then gently rock the blade ...

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Oct 30, 2010

In this video, we learn how to install a toilet seat. Start off by screwing the screws into the knots on the base of the toilet seat. After this, you will lay this down gently on top of the toilet and ...