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Repairing Sagging Screens

The key to keeping your new screen from sagging or drooping
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How To Create Half-Lap Joints

In this guide, we'll show how to easily mill your own half-lap joint using nothing more than a portable circular saw and a chisel.
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How To Fix Popped Nails in Decks

Popped nails are unsightly and can be dangerous. Learn how to fix popped nails in your deck permanently, plus how to prevent pops.
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Perfect-Match Carpet Patch

The right tool to use when a stray cigarette or felt-tip marker makes its mark on the rug
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Perfect-Cut Paneling

How to keep the blade straight when cutting plywood paneling
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Building an Enduring Driveway

There's nothing like a rugged crunch to welcome you home.
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Saving Old Windows

Old-growth wood found in some of our oldest homes stands up to time and the elements.
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Paint-Tray Protector

Simplify painting with tray protectors. Compare store-bought options and DIY solutions to keep your paint trays clean and reusable.
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The Media Room

State-of-the-art sights and sounds are right at home in Milton.
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A Step-by-Step Guide on How To Saw Without Splintering

Wood that splinters when you try to saw it can be a hassle and a potential safety hazard. Read how to make clean cuts in our step-by-step sawing guide.
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A Stand-in for Brownstone

Cast concrete can bring damaged brownstone back to life
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How To Use a Moisture Meter for Basement Issues

Learn about moisture meters for basement use. See which type is best for you and how to interpret readings.
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How to Prevent Clogs from Washing Machine Debris

Follow these steps to keep your utility sink clog-free.
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Lipstick Trick for Aligning Door Hardware

Discover how the lipstick trick can help you quickly and easily align your door hardware so that it opens, closes and latches smoothly.
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How to Protect Floors From Chemical Stripper in Your Home

Here are some handy tips and tricks to keep harmful chemical strippers from damaging your floors during your next refinishing project.
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Maintaining Air Conditioners

A regular maintenance routine helps keep your A/C humming
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Quick Ice Dam Cure

A temporary solution is better than none
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Removing Baseboard

Get vinyl baseboard off the wall without ruining the surface
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Hauling Long Lumber

A safe way to carry boards in a pickup truck
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Fixing Loose Hinge Holes in a Handful of Simple Steps

Learn how to fix loose hinge holes on your kitchen cabinet doors using these simple and effective DIY repair methods.
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Fast Fix for a Stubborn Sash

Frustrated by a sticky double-hung window? Here's an easy way to fix it.
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Fast Fix for Loose Ladders

Learn how to quickly and safely tighten loose ladder rungs. Follow our easy step-by-step guide to restore the stability of your ladder.
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How To Fix Blistered Veneer and Remove Blemishes

When surfaces start blemishing, you can DIY a fix to veneer with a few simple tools and techniques. Here's how to do it.
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A Guide To Enlarging a Hole of any Size or Shape

Here are a few ways to enlarge holes in various materials for different types of home improvement or remodeling projects.
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How To Drill Through Tile With Ease

Drilling through tile without cracking it may seem impossible, but with the right tools and knowledge, it's easy. Learn how from our experts.