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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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Jul 31, 2009

Lost your bike-lock key? Use this simple method to break the "unbreakable" lock that you so wisely bought! Make sure it's your bike. Stealing bikes is illegal. Grab the jack from your car. Insert the ...

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Jul 30, 2009

Half the pain of decorating is dealing with the left over mess; the job's done, you just want to bask in the glory, not spend the next half and hour cleaning brushes. Well, with Homeserve's Five-minut ...

"How to Install an interior pre-hung door in your home" cover image
May 18, 2009

Have a new door that needs installed? Well, first thing you're going to have to do is remove the old one, then you're ready to go! Check out this home improvement video tutorial on how to install an ...

A man in a dress shirt and trousers working on a door frame.
May 18, 2009

Have a new door that needs installed? Well, first thing you're going to have to do is remove the old one! Check out this home improvement video tutorial on how to completely remove an interior door ...

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May 1, 2009

This video demonstrates how to repair nail pops. From the people who brought you the Dummies instructional book series, brings you the same non-intimidating guides in video form. Watch this video tuto ...

"How to Hang things on hollow walls" cover image
May 1, 2009

This video demonstrates how to hang things on hollow walls. From the people who brought you the Dummies instructional book series, brings you the same non-intimidating guides in video form. Watch this ...

"How to Caulk windows" cover image
Apr 22, 2009

This video demonstrates how to caulk windows. From the people who brought you the Dummies instructional book series, brings you the same non-intimidating guides in video form. Watch this video tutoria ...

"How to Spot a dishonest contractor for home repair" cover image
Apr 12, 2009

Learn how to spot a dishonest contractor for home repair. It's no accident contractors have such a bad reputation – they get more fraud complaints than any other workers! Here's how to find a reputabl ...

"How to Hang a door properly" cover image
Apr 10, 2009

Hanging a door evenly isn't easy, and if you screw it up, you'll probably have to start over with a brand new door. Master this skill, however, and save a bundle in installation fees. You Will Need * ...

"How to Fix a door that sticks" cover image
Apr 10, 2009

Instead of pushing, pulling, and cursing, why not fix that door that sticks? You Will Need * A screwdriver* Some cardboard* Screws that are larger than those in the hinges* A pencil* A belt sander or ...