House and Components

A house is much more than just a collection of rooms. Here’s everything that goes into making your house a home.

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    How to Install a Corner Shelf in a Shower

    Tired of bending over to reach the shampoo? A corner shower shelf can make life easier. Here's what to know...


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    How to Quiet Gutters and Downspouts

    Use this rope trick to silence the drips.


    How to Choose the Best Whole House Fan for Your Home

    A time-tested cooling solution that uses 90% less energy than your air conditioner


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    5 Common Building Code Violations

    Check your home for these potentially hazardous situations


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    How To Lengthen an Interior Wood Door

    Here's an easy fix for an annoying problem.


    How To Make Perfect Edge Joints with a Wood Router

    Cut sharp, tight-fitting edges every time


    How to Fix a Fluorescent Light

    Cure flickering fluorescent lights in minutes


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    How To Splice Underground Wire

    Make a splice that will last longer than the wire

    Siding Repair: Holes in Aluminum and Vinyl

    Color-matched caulk saves the day


    How to Repair Jalousie Windows

    How to fix broken glass and a worn-out operator.


    Ceiling Repair: Fix a Sagging Ceiling

    Two solutions for a sagging ceiling


    How To Install a Floor Drain Backflow Preventer

    This 15-minute fix can prevent an expensive mess.


    How To Fix Bifold Closet Doors

    Tricks for tuning up a sagging bifold.


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    How To Apply Iron-On Veneer Edging

    Cover raw plywood edges quickly and easily with wood veneer and an iron.


    How to Replace a Towel Bar

    Replace an old towel bar on a ceramic tile wall


    How To Safely Drill Through Floor Joists

    How to position holes correctly so they don't weaken the joist.


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    How to Adjust Refrigerator Doors

    This simple repair takes only a minute and can improve your refrigerator's performance.

    How to Wire a Lamp Socket

    Revamp an old lamp or build one from scratch with this guide on how to wire a lamp socket!


    Wood Foundation Basics and Techniques

    If you engineer and assemble wood foundations properly, they're extremely durable


    How to Reset a Loose Brick

    A simple repair can save a whole brick wall.


    How To Prevent a Wet Basement by Fixing Your Home’s Drainage

    Worried that your wet basement will require an expensive fix? Here's how to assess and cure the most common cause.


    How to Reset a Tripped Circuit Breaker

    You probably already know how to reset a circuit breaker, but what about your kids or baby-sitter? Use this tutorial...


    How To Make a Built-In Bookcase That Surrounds Your Television

    Turn a bland wall into a showstopper for $300!

    How To Install a New Gas Stove, Without Dangerous Leaks

    Learn how to safely install a new gas stove yourself with this comprehensive step-by-step guide.


    How to Sponge Paint a Wall

    Simple materials, simple technique, stunning results.


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    How to Build a Garage Wall Cabinet

    Build an easy-access pegboard storage unit


    Build a Router Table by Upcycling a Kitchen Countertop

    Sure, you can buy a router table. But why not make your own? Let's find out how to do it.


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    How To Build a Garage Cabinet Storage System

    Convenient work space and garage cabinet storage galore in one weekend.


    How To Replace a Utility Sink

    Complete a simple sink change-out in less than half a day.