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There are lots of different types of faucets, and they use different methods to control the flow and temperature of water. Over time the parts wear out and you get a drip. You need to replace the washers and springs and, possibly, the ball if it shows signs of wear.
A porcelain kitchen sink repair won’t be flawless, but you can fool most people with it.
It’s not a very difficult job to remove dents in a metal front door. All you need is some specialty filler and some sandpaper. Then just give it a coat of paint.
Three-way switches are common at staircases, hallways or large rooms with multiple doorways. Most of the problems with these switches result from a miswired switch.
Undercabinet lighting is a slick way to light up a surface. You can buy lots of different varieties of light fixtures, some with a cord and plug, others that are hard-wired and still others that are battery-operated that just stick to the underside of your cabinets.
It is easier to repair a retaining ring than to replace a broken toilet flange. You can buy a reinforcement ring that screws on top of the broken flange. The ring will keep the toilet sitting in the same footprint.
Landscape lights can really dress up a yard. Pick a few focal points you want to draw attention to and decide your course of action.
Asphalt repair is pretty straightforward. Start by cleaning out the debris in the holes. Pull out any vegetation. Get rid of any loose asphalt. You want to get down to a firm area so the patch has something to grab.
You don’t need an airless sprayer for flawless results when painting trim. All you need is a steady hand, a quality brush and patience.
Screening or mesh will prevent your pet from escaping through your gate. It is available at a home center for less than $20, and you can choose from a few different colors. If you have an extra-large gate, you might have to buy a few pieces.
You can save several hundred dollars by installing the vinyl flooring yourself, and you can feel confident by drawing a template of the floor.
There are many possible causes why a garage door mysteriously opens by itself. The most likely ones deal with either the remote, the button on the wall or the sensors.
The proper size of ventilation fan to install in your bathroom should be one that can exhaust a cubic foot per minute per square foot of the bathroom. Also, the cheaper fans are typically the loudest.
Fiberglass ladders are heavier and more sturdy than aluminum ladders. They also are poor conductors of electricity, which is good if you’ll be working around overhead power lines.
Cutting the door to fit is not a big deal; you just can’t cut too much off of it.
