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How To: Install a toilet bowl snap on cover

Watch this video to learn how to install a toilet bowl snap on cover.

How To: Use a spirit level when bricklaying

This video shows you how to use a spirit level when bricklaying.

How To: Do a swimming pool inspection

This video shows you how to inspect a pool for safety and proper maintenance.

How To: Fix a squeaky door

Stop a door from squeaking with these simple steps.

How To: Construct a cold frame for winter plants

Construct a cold frame to take energy from the sun to warm the soil and air temperature for your plants in the winter. Allen Smith demonstrates how to construct your cold frame.

How To: Install laminate flooring in your home or office

Learn how to install laminate flooring in your home or office.

How To: Build a cabinet

Learn the basics of building a cabinet from scratch.

How To: Repair your gutter

Learn about common problems with gutters and how to repair them.

How To: Install a skylight

Learn how to install a skylight in your roof.

How To: Install crown molding on your ceiling

Learn the basics of how to install a crown molding to your ceilings.

How To: Install a window trim

Learn step by step how to install window trims.

How To: Fill gaps in your wood floors

Gaps and cracks in hardwood flooring can be a nuisance, especially with small children. Although there are a few other solutions, this video teaches you how to use rope. Fill gaps in your wood floors.

How To: Install a flat jamb door

Learn how to nail a door into a wall. You have to first insert shims to make sure the door is flush and level with the wall. Install a flat jamb door.

How To: Install a deadbolt properly

There are many different types of deadbolt locks, including ones that use levers, keys, or combinations. After picking the right one for your door, you just have to drill a hole and chisel out some extra wood to install the lock. Install a deadbolt properly.

How To: Paint the exterior of your house

First, you have to prepare and clean the outside of your house. Then you can apply the primer, and then further layers of paint to seal off your house from the elements. Paint the exterior of your house.

How To: Repair damaged plaster

If your house is settling, plaster might start to bulge and crack. Here's how you can repair a damaged wall. Repair damaged plaster.

How To: Winterize your home to save heat

Here's how you can seal off your home so that cold air won't get in. This will help you conserve energy and money. Try using caulk, sealant, a weather strip for doors, a storm door, wrapping your hot water pipes, adding more insulation, use de-icer, use faucet protectors, change your furnace filter, Winterize your home to save heat - Part 1 of 2.

How To: Refinish an interior door jamb

In this series of diy home repair videos, our expert carpenter Mark Blocker tells you how to fix a door jam on the inside of your house. Follow along in these film clips as he demonstrates how to prepare the surface for refinishing, applies the putty, sands it down, applies primer and repeats the process until he is ready to caulk the surface.

How To: Build a barbecue pit

In this free video series, expert Mark Sullivan will teach you how to build your very own barbecue pit. You will learn how to choose supplies and tools, how to level the ground and use gravel to secure the area, and how to place bricks in circle around the pit.

How To: Repair sheetrock from water leaks

In this video series of diy home leak repair, our construction expert and experienced handyman shows you how to do a complete and thorough job of patching that annoying hole in your ceiling.

How To: Set concrete pavers

In this video series, learn how to set concrete pavers from expert Mark Sullivan. Mark will tell you what tools you will need to set concrete pavers and what types of concrete pavers you can use for your home.

How To: Build a privacy fence

Learn to make your own privacy fence in this instructional video with expert builder Mark Sullivan. Mark will teach you all about fences and help you decided if a privacy fence is right for your yard or lawn.

News: Make a compact chair from (free) post office boxes

Because of this one video, the company mail room can once again reclaim its destiny as a cultural Mecca. Face the facts: xeroxing your behind-crack during lunch break is so ... yesterday.

How To: Tune up a steam radiator

If your steam radiator whistles or makes other obnoxious noises, the air vent may be clogged. Learn about the anatomy of a steam heating system and how to fix one up. Tune up a steam radiator.

How To: Fix a leaky shower

If your shower is leaking there are many parts that can be responsible. Learn how to test and fix all the parts of your shower. Fix a leaky shower.

How To: Install a grab bar in a bathtub

Does your bath have that "slick and sleek" aesthetic? Well you may be in danger! Installing a grab bar in the tub in your bathroom will give you something to hold on to if you slip and fall. Install a grab bar in a bathtub.

How To: Make a drawbored mortise and tenon joint

Learn step-by step from Nashville woodworker and former Fine Woodworking editor Matthew Teague, how to prepare and assemble a drawbored mortise-and-tenon joint. Make a drawbored mortise and tenon joint.

How To: Install stone veneering

You can make a plain-looking wall into a great-looking rock wall by veneering it with fieldstone. The techniques are the same for block, poured concrete, or even a wood-frame wall. Install stone veneering.

How To: Install drywall

In this home remodeling how-to video series, learn how to install drywall from home remodeling expert Joseph Hawkins. Joseph will teach you about sheetrock and what you need to know about installing drywall in your home. He will demonstrate drywall installation techniques such as measuring and cutting sheetrock, taping and floating joints in the drywall panels, and how to cut outlets out of sheetrock.

How To: Carve inlaid dovetails

Learn how to carve inlaid dovetails into a small wooden box. Polish off those woodworking tools as you sink into this tutorial from Sandal Woods.

How To: Paint a door

Tim Carter demonstrates how to paint a door. Simple-to-understand video will leave you with no trouble painting any type of door.

How To: Build a wrought iron fence

In this video series, our expert Terry Leafty will teach you how to build a wrought iron fence including information on gate patterns, fencing codes, how to choose a design, welding costs, and the use of hand and power tools.

How To: Build a patio from concrete pavers

Learn how to make a patio using concrete pavers; includes details on site preparation as well as cutting pavers and installing edging. Build a patio from concrete pavers.

How To: Install an electric garage door

In this online video series learn how to install electric garage doors from licensed engineer and licensed home inspector Drew Finn as he demonstrates electrical garage door installation including: mounting the door bracket, attaching the rail to the head, installing the drive belt, mounting the wall bracket, attaching the rail to the wall, attaching the head to the ceiling, attaching the door to the rail, installing the electric eye, wiring the head, installing the wall switch, testing the d...