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Whether you have a car, motorcycle or truck, keep your vehicle running smooth and looking good with these helpful auto repair and paint job tips, projects and products.

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How To Apply a DIY Bed Liner

Save hundreds of dollars with a roll on bedliner


How To Change a Bike Tire

It's an easy skill to master and an excellent project to teach your kids!


When and How to Change Oil In a Lawn Mower

Simple steps to keep your mower running smoothly all season.


How to Diagnose and Repair a Broken Auto Light Socket

Use simple detective work to unravel the mystery of a dead light


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How To Get a Stuck Tire Off Your Vehicle

Removing a tire stuck on a car without harming the rim can be tricky. Here's how to pull it off.


What to Do When Your Brake Light Comes On

The first thing to check, and by far the most common reason the light comes on, is kind of a...


How to Test and Clean an EGR Valve

Get that new-car purr back again after cleaning an EGR valve


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A Step-by-Step Guide on Struts Replacement

Replace struts yourself and save $300

How To Flush and Replace Brake Fluid

Brake fluid goes bad. Flushing old brake fluid and replacing it with new keeps your brakes working safely.


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39 Before and After Car Detailing Photos That Will Stun You

Kids, spouses, pets and everyday use destroyed these cars. Car detailing brought them to back life.


What are Drum Brakes and How Do They Work?

A drum brake system, including the drum, brake shoes, and brake cylinder is explained, with guidelines for maintenance and inspection.


Why Is My Lawnmower Smoking?

From troubleshooting easy fixes to performing essential maintenance, here's what to do if your lawnmower starts puffing out smoke.


Create the Ultimate Truck for DIYing with These 13 Accessories

A DIYer's pickup truck has to be hard-working on the weekends and family friendly the rest of the week. So,...


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47 DIY Tips for Detailing Cars Like a Pro

Get your vehicle looking like new with these simple interior and exterior car detailing tips that you can do...


Here’s Why You Should Buy Your Next Car Through Costco

Thanks to Costco's auto program, the car buying process can actually be a pleasant experience. Here's why you should consider...


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Car Interior Repair: Helpful Tips for Restoring Your Car’s Interior

Make your car new inside again with these car interior repair tips.


The Most Common Car Problems (and How to Fix Them Yourself)

If—or should we say when—one of these problems happens to your car, save yourself some money by repairing it yourself.

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Basic Finish Nailer Tips

Get the most out of your pneumatic trim nailer.


25 Cars Almost Guaranteed to Last You Over 250,000 Miles

There are few things in life better than paying off your car and continuing to drive for 5, 10, 15...


2 Ways to Destink Your Truck Cab

The two most common odors in a truck cab are tobacco smoke and that gym-socks “aroma” coming from your A/C...


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The Best Jumper Cables to Add to Your Car

You get what you pay for with jumper cables, so it's worth spending a little extra for a good set.


You Can Polish Your Car With This Common Hair Product

Hair conditioner works just as well as car polish on your car. Here's the lowdown on why it works...


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How to Remove a Stuck Screw

We show you some ways to remove a stuck Phillips head screw.

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10 Traffic Rules Everyone Forgets

Even experienced drivers make mistakes. Operating a vehicle takes concentration and skill, and sometimes you end up doing something wrong,...


Why Do Mice Chew Through Electrical Wires?

They're not trying to be pests. Mice just really love to chew.


11 Scary Driving Scenarios and Exactly How to Handle Them

Often when driving, we encounter situations that are out of our control. Make the right decisions when in a tight...


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Replace a Leaking Oil Pressure Switch Yourself with a Special Socket

Fix a leaking oil pressure switch with this one tool.


How to Remove a Locking Lug Nut Without the Key

They make great theft deterrents, until you realize you've misplaced your key. Here's how to solve the problem of locking...


Window Regulator Clip Repair Tip

Don't forget to check the clips!