Do-it-yourself projects, home repairs, and fixing guides for the handy homeowner.
Check your local laws., Choose your bulb type., Choose the style of lights.
Make sure you have an outlet available., Think about the layout of the lighting., Pick an outlet that is out of view...
Read the installation instructions., If possible, consult an electrician to determine how much voltage your circuit can...
Measure the slope, or pitch, of your roof., Mark the location for the skylight from the inside., Cut through the...
Determine where you want your rope lighting for the best effect and ambiance., Measure the length of the areas where...
Examine the reading lamp to see how easy the bulb is to access., Unplug the reading lamp. , Unscrew the shade if...
Turn off the power breaker., Test the power., Grab some safety gear., Try using needle-nose pliers., Use a wad of duct...
Purchase a new light switch that meets your requirements at a local home repair or hardware store., Disconnect the...
Put on gloves and safety glasses., Remove any broken pieces of glass from the floor., Put down a tarp to catch...
Make sure that the power is switched off., Prepare a stepladder or other support., Rotate the first tube 90 degrees...
Before you go to the trouble of replacing the ballast, you should determine if a bad ballast is indeed the likely cause...
Turn off the power source., Unscrew the old bulb., Inspect the old bulb., Screw in a replacement bulb., Consider an...
Turn off the power to the existing light., Remove the old ceiling light., Inspect the wiring in the outlet box...
Assemble the necessary tools and parts., Disconnect the power by flipping the breaker., Remove any glass covers or...
Measure your windows., Pick out your shutters to fit inside your window casing., Prep your shutters., Buy the hardware...
Measure your space., Subtract 1/2” (1.27cm) from both the width and the length., Take your measurements to your...
Remove the old door and the surrounding trim, molding, and door jamb., Determine if the doorway is level., Measure the...
Purchase your mail slot., Stand in front of your door and determine the best height in which to install the mail slot...
Recognize the purpose of something that you DIY., Look around for things to improve., Write down your ideas., Adopt the...
Beware of the Log Home Kit., Keep in mind that a cabin kit itself makes up only a fraction of the total cost of your...
Prepare the area where the work will be done., Form and place any concrete foundations which will be below the slab...
Lay out the corner positions of the slab using stakes and string lines., Measure diagonally on square and rectangular...
Plan your sidewalk., Lay out the area., CALL DIG-SAFE (811)., Establish a finish grade for your sidewalk this will...
Equip yourself with a stair-building vocabulary., Measure the dimensions for your stairs., Calculate the number of...
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