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DO-IT-YOURSELF
HOME REPAIRS |
 You're the boss: Tips on being
in control from Mike Holmes
- Using a contractor for your
next renovation or repair can be a great experience, so long
as you take the necessary steps to ensure that you are hiring
the best person for the job and communicating your needs clearly.
Mike Holmes, host of HGTV Canada's Holmes on Homes bridges the
gap between the DIY'er and contracting professionals, offering
the following. >>more
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- How to Fix The Most Common Problems
Of Dishwashers
- Your dishwasher consists of
a pump, a motor, a timer, a small valve that lets the water into
the dishwasher and a heater coil in the bottom that dries the
dishes. If you are patient, you can repair your broken dishwasher
yourself. This guide should help you get started. >>more
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- How to Stock Your Toolbox
for Basic Home Repairs
- The
following are the 15 of the essential tools Manfredini recommends
you keep in that toolbox tool kit to get you through most basic
home repair projects. >>more
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- Dealing with Water Stains and Mildew
- Here’s some advice from
the experts at Zinsser to help you deal with water stains and mildew on painted
surfaces. >>more
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- Tips for Creating a Safer Home
- When you have a family, there's
a lot to think about. Building a safe, secure home is one of
the top priorities for all parents. From selecting reliable products
during the construction of a home to monitoring children at play,
creating a safe environment is an ongoing task for parents. >>more
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- Caring For Hardwood Floors
- Solid hardwood
floors are among the easiest to keep clean. Protect their warmth
and character with simple, everyday cleaning techniques, repair
tips and more. >>more
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- Dos And Donts Of Home Plumbing
- Before you
tackle a home plumbing job, here are some dos and don'ts you
should know. >>more
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- How To Install A New Toilet
- If your toilet
is old and in need of repairs, it is really cheaper to install
a new one. This is the easiest of all the plumbing jobs in the
home to do and if you follow my simple instructions you can put
yours in yourself. >>more
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- Little Things Help Make Painting A
Success
- We all know
that a fresh coat of paint is the fastest and usually most economical
way to give a room a bright new look, but getting that "professional
finish" makes all the difference in the appearance and in
your satisfaction with a job well done. >>more
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