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Making sure you know everything there is to know about the electrical, heating and cooling systems in your home.

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    Installing Communication Wiring

    Installing Cat-5 and coaxial cable for Internet, computer, telephone and other uses.


    What You Need to Know About Foam Board Insulation

    Foam board insulation is a terrific alternative to fiberglass. Learn why, and where to use it.


    How to Install a Duct Booster Fan

    Fine tune your heating and cooling system


    How to Install a Ceiling Fan Remote

    Upgrade your fan with a ceiling fan remote.


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    Hide Ugly Radiators With These Stylish Cover Ideas

    Radiators are large, immobile and often, ugly, but they are effective for heating living spaces. With these 12 unique radiator...


    How To Repair a Cut Extension Cord

    For this extension cord wiring repair, all you need is a new plug!


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    Fishing Electrical Wire Through Walls

    Run electrical cable through walls and across ceilings without tearing them apart by fishing wire


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    5 Furnace Filter Myths You’ll Want to Know

    Negligent about replacing your furnace filter regularly? It's costing you clean indoor air and extra money on utility bills, unnecessary...

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    How to Connect a PVC Pipe to ABS Pipe

    This is the best way to connect these two types of pipes



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    Replace a Broken Dryer Vent Cap

    Install a new dryer vent cover in about 30 minutes.


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    Dryer Lint Cleaning Tips

    Clean lint from the dryer exhaust duct quickly and easily


    How to Fix a Chip in the Sink

    How to make an almost invisible repair



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    What’s the Difference Between Pink, Yellow and Green Insulation?

    The difference between pink, yellow and green insulation.



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    14 Toilet Problems You Should Never Ignore

    If you spot these troubles with your toilet, don't wait around for them to go away.

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    13 Plumbing Tricks of the Trade for Weekend Plumbers

    More than any other type of home improvement job, plumbing can drive a DIYer crazy. Problems arise, projects grow, frustrations...


    9 Air Conditioner Myths You Really Need to Stop Believing

    No, your air conditioner is not going to give you a cold. Learn what other AC myths you can stop...


    What is a Zip-It Drain Cleaning Tool and Why Do You Need One?

    The Zip-It drain tool is a thin stick of flexible plastic with tiny barbs up and down the sides and...


    DIY Dictionary: Access Panel

    An access panel or plumbing access door is a door, panel or piece of plywood that can be easily removed...


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    How to Avoid Snakes Slithering Up Your Toilet

    Snakes know how to slither into some pretty unusual spaces—your toilet being one of them! Here's how to get rid...


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    How To Clean an Air Conditioner Completely

    This central air conditioner maintenance guide helps you get lower cooling bills while staying comfortable in summer.

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    How To Strip Wire

    Stripping wires is an essential skill for any DIY electrical project or home repair.


    Replacing Baseboard Heaters Are Easier Than You Think

    Revamping the baseboard heater can make a huge improvement.


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    Installing PVC Conduit

    It's cheap, easy and lightweight


    Here’s Where You Shouldn’t Install Your AC

    If your AC is anywhere on this list, you need to change the location ASAP.


    This Tool Makes Twisting Wires So Much Easier

    Try twisting wires with this handy tool


    Aluminum Wiring Can Be Hazardous, Here’s What to do About It

    Your home might have aluminum wiring and you need to know what to do if it's there