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A Guide to Understanding How Standby Generators Work

Learn how standby generators keep your essential appliances running smoothly during power outages, plus advice on choosing the right option for your home.
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How to Seal a Door Gap

Learn how to use silicone weatherstripping to fill gaps in your door
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54 Simple Ways To Go Green

Here are some low-cost steps to take around the house to reduce your carbon footprint and lower your monthly bills.
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The Scoop on Solar Power

You don't have to live in the Sunshine State to take advantage of renewable energy
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S29 E2: Big Plans

Host Kevin O'Connor sees the plans for a large new patio, the kitchen, plumbing and heating and the 100-year old chimney. Roger Cook cuts down the giant yews obscuring the front of the house.
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S6 E2: Carpentry Squares, Brick Patio

Tom Silva shows Kevin O'Connor a few different types of "squares" used for general carpentry. The guys ask, "What is it?" and Roger helps a homeowner build a new patio using concrete paving bricks.
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DIY Haunted House Ideas and Tips

Create a spine-chilling haunted house with expert scare tactics. Learn timing, effects, and psychological tricks for unforgettable frights.
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Balancing a Ceiling Fan

Is your ceiling fan wobbly and rattling? This guide will show how to easily and safely balance and level your ceiling fan blades.
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Detecting Drafts With an Energy Audit

An energy audit can help homeowners find the spots where fuel costs are flying out the windows and walls
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Spooky Ruins

This Halloween, the best buildings on view are the ones that haven't been renovated or maintained—for a long, long time All photos from the American Ruins film project
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S29 E1: Move or Improve?

Kevin O'Connor and master carpenter Norm Abram arrive at the latest project house in Newton, Massachusetts, An 1897 Colonial Revival in late Victorian Shingle transitional-style.
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S6 E1: Bathtub Drain, Ceiling Repair

Richard heads to Cleveland, Ohio to help a homeowner replace a bathtub drain trap. Tom helps a homeowner repair a cracked drywall ceiling. Then the guys ask, "What is it?"
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10 Clever Uses for Drywall Screws

Drywall screws can be used to snake drains, hang lights, or silence squeaky floors. Read about 10 clever uses in our guide.
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Mix Your Own Shellac

Stirred and shaken with alcohol, flakes are the way to go
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Installing Decorative Tiles: A Step-By-Step Guide

Beautify your home by DIY-installing decorative tiles—and avoid filling their nooks and crannies with grout.
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Design Your Own Art Tile

For truly one-of-a-kind tiles, many companies will create custom pieces on request
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Making Clean Cuts in Glass

A safe and simple guide to making clean cuts in glass
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How To Get the Best Finish for Handrails

Shellac is the best finish for handrails and other high-touch areas like banisters. Here's how to apply it yourself.
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A Comprehensive Guide to Replacing Two-Prong Receptacles

There are several ways to upgrade older two-prong receptacles to three-prong ones. Learn more from expert Heath Eastman.
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Divining Uses for Stained Glass

Vintage windows can improve the look of your interior, block unsightly views, filter sunlight, and more
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Garden Hand Tools

Choosing and using tough, reliable tools that will take a beating in your yard.
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How To Build a Ventilated Cabinet Door

Increase airflow while refreshing your storage space with custom ventilated cabinet doors. Follow these easy steps to build your own.
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How To Swap in a Vintage Light

Want to add more character to your home with a vintage light? This guide walks you through all the steps of swapping out a light fixture.
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How To Rewire and Hang an Old Light Fixture

We'll help you get that vintage light fixture installed with a few easy-to-find components.
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Buying and Using Vintage Light Fixtures

Hang a vintage fixture to give a style boost to a bedroom, dining room, or hallwayUse this guide to learn everything about buying and using vintage light fixtures to give a style boost to a bedroom, dining room, or hallway.