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How To: Remodel a garage
A garage usually ends up being a storage area for junk. Learn how to turn your garage into a fully functional living space from a home staging expert in this free home improvement video series.
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How To: Repair a deck
Deck repair is much cheaper than building a new deck and it conserves wood by reusing existing deck wood. Find out how to repair an old deck to look like new in this free video series.
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How To: Install a bi-fold door
Learn how to install a bi-fold door from a home remodeling expert in this free video series on home repair and improvement.
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How To: Install exterior weatherstripping on a garage door
Learn how to install exterior weatherstripping on a garage door in this free video series on construction and home repair and maintenance.
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How To: Do construction math for building materials
Learn how to calculate the amount of flooring, shingles, siding and other construction materials you need for your next building or remodeling project in this free DIY carpentry video series from a remodeling expert.
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How To: Replace windows
Learn how to add windows to your house or home in this free video series. Part 1 of 17 - How to Replace windows.
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How To: Do simple home repairs
improvement and repair tips such as how to repair drywall or sheetrock, how to float drywall, how to replace door trim, and how to fix a window in this free home renovation video guide series.
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How To: Replace door locks
Keep your house safe! Learn how to replace door locks in this free home security video from our professional handyman.
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How To: Build a pergola or trellis
Learn how to build a pergola or trellis in this free day house and garden video series from our home improvement expert.
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How To: Repair a Polaris 180 pool cleaner
Watch as a seasoned professional demonstrates how to use the Polaris 180 Pool Cleaner, including how to install the rebuild kit and each component, in this free online video about home pool maintenance.
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How To: Repair a sliding screen door
Watch as a seasoned expert walks you through the steps of sliding screen door repair, from gathering your tools and buying the correct replacement parts to adjusting the newly-repaired door, in this free online video series about home maintenance.
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How To: Build a CD rack
CD racks are great for storage and organization of compact discs. Learn how to build shelves for storing and displaying CDs in this free video.
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How To: Install a door knob
Installing a new door knob is a simple home repair task. Learn how to install a new door knob with tips from a professional handyman in this free home improvement video series.
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How To: Adjust an uneven inside door
Have a door that is uneven and hitting the floor when opened? Adjust an uneven door with tips from a professional handyman in this free home repair video series.
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How To: Make a bird feeder
Learn how to make a bird feeder from an expert birdhouse builder in this free yard crafts video series.
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How To: Finish concrete
After you pour the concrete you have to spread and smooth it. This process is called finishing the concrete. This video is a step-by-step guide through the process of finishing concrete.
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How To: Install a pocket door in a bathroom
Pocket doors are a common design element in houses. Pocket doors are a great way to Pocket doors are quite practical. You don't need to leave floor space just for a door to swing open. In this tutorial, home expert Amy Matthews teaches a homeowner how to replace a pocket door in a bathroom.
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How To: Cut drywall using different methods
Installing drywall means a lot of measuring and a lot of cutting. In this how to video, home improvement expert Danny Lipford looks at easy methods for the do it yourselfer to cut drywall.
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How To: Renovate your basement
You can turn your basement into a warm cozy room to hang out in. In this how to video, home improvement expert Danny Lipford explores the advantages and hurdles of basement renovation.
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How To: Replace a window
If you have a window that is not insulated properly or is a bit drafty you might want to consider replacing your windows. In this how to video, home improvement expert Danny Lipford discusses window replacement.
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How To: Install a water feature for your swimming pool
A water feature is a great way to add interest to your swimming pool. Watch this how to video as Danny Lipford talks with Jack as he installs a special water feature to your swimming pool.
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How To: Choose lower cost swimming pool options
There are a lot of low cost options when you are building your swimming pool. In this how to video, Danny Lipford explores a few options for less expensive swimming pools.
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How To: Convert an attic into an extra bedroom
Turn your attic into a pointy-ceilinged boudoir with this tutorial. Danny Lipford discusses converting your attic into an extra bedroom in this how-to while providing tips for determining the suitability of your attic for remodeling.
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How To: Make pegboard shelves
Danny Lipford talks with Joe Truini about a simple solution to storing objects on your pegboard which may not be suited to using typical pegboard hooks. Keep your workspace organized with these easy to install pegboard shelves.
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How To: Prepare to install a pool
There are many things you have to do to prepare for installing a swimming pool. Follow along as we see what choices he makes when Danny Lipford installs a backyard swimming pool in his yard.
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How To: Cut a door jamb to install flooring
Installing hardwood flooring is becoming increasingly easy with all the DIY flooring kits. But the difficult part is getting the flooring around your door jamb. Cutting the door jamb instead of the flooring is a much easier alternative. Home improvement expert, Danny Lipford shows how to cut a door jamb to install flooring in this tutorial.
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How To: Install a ceramic soap dish in your shower
If you're the sort of person who regularly engages in DIY projects around your home, one imagines you'll need to take a shower every now and again. In this tutorial, Danny Lipford will guide you through the process installing a ceramic soap dish in a shower stall.
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How To: Seal a gap between windows and dry wall
Often when new windows are installed there are gaps between the window and dry wall. It is difficult to fill that gap neatly. In this how to video, home improvement expert Danny Lipford gives you a great tip on spackling that gap in a neat manner. All you need is a pastry bag to fill the gap between the window and the wall..
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How To: Make an overhead storage rack
Tired of all that lumber on the floor of your garage? Need some innovative storage ideas that keep your stuff out of your way? In this tutorial, Danny Lipford teaches you how to create an overhead storage rack for storing lumber or any other long tool. With this step by step how to video you can store things in your new overhead rack.
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How To: Build a free-standing wooden pergola
In this video, Dominick of askmeDIY.com will demonstrate how to build a wooden pergola, a common fixture of modern gardens. Learn what materials you'll require and receive building tips in this tutorial.
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How To: Build a concrete retaining wall
Darren Baensch from the HOW TO Channel shows you step-by-step how to build a concrete block retaining wall, a popular feature of modern homes. Learn the the three stages of concrete block retaining wall construction while being apprised of common pitfalls in this short tutorial. Build a concrete retaining wall.
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How To: Trim a door
Do you have an annoying door that always sticks? You can easily fix that sticky door by trimming it. Learn how to trim that door that's rubbing on the floor with this tutorial.
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How To: Strip wallpaper
Do you have wallpaper in you'd like to remove but aren't sure how to go about stripping it? In this tutorial, you'll learn in a few easy steps how to remove it using a wallpaper steamer (available at your local DIY or tool library), a six-inch drywall knife, a scoring tool and a sponge. Watch this video to learn how you, too, can easily strip wallpaper.
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How To: Tile a carpet transition for an entryway
In this tutorial, Karen Schmidt shows you a tile to carpet transition for an entryway. If you're interested in tile, this is an easy first project. Watch this video and learn, in a couple of easy steps, how to create a beautiful tile entryway.
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How To: Put up shelves in a brick wall
Thinking of putting up some shelves? In this how to video, Darren Baensch erects a set of shelves on a solid brick wall. He demonstrates how to put up shelves and provides a short-cut secret. Put up shelves in a brick wall.
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How To: Screw pieces of wood together
When screwing two pieces of wood together there are three essential steps. In this tutorial, Darren Baensch demonstrates how to screw wood together properly. Screw pieces of wood together.
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How To: Cut wood properly
Cutting a piece of timber with a grinder is called "ripping". Darren Baensch shows us how to cut wood and identifies a couple of safety issues. Learn the correct wood cutting technique with this how to video. Cut wood properly.
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How To: Repair and avoid a squeaky floor
In this how to video, Darren Baensch explains how to avoid squeaky floorboards. If it's too late and your floor is already squeaky - don't despair, he has a solution to that creaking floorboard. Repair and avoid a squeaky floor.
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How To: Cut corrugated roof sheeting
In this how to video, Darren Baensch explains how to cut corrugated roof sheeting. His tips include why two pairs of shears will make the job easier and why power tools may turn out to be a costly shortcut. With this tutorial you will be able to repair your roof and save time and money. Cut corrugated roof sheeting.
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How To: Fix a broken roof tile
In this how to video Darren Baensch shows us storm damage to a tiled roof. He then demonstrates a nifty quick-fix to a broken tile on the roof above the lounge room. This tip could save you thousands of dollars in water damage to your roof. Fix a broken roof tile.