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DIY & Repairs

How to Remove a Wall Mirror

Purchase a length of cutout wire., Apply clear packing tape over the face of the mirror., Work the cutout wire behind a...

5 steps 2 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Unclog a Bathtub Drain

Remove the strainer., Remove the stopper., Remove excessive gunk around the strainer and stopper., Insert the drain...

7 steps 2 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Caulk a Shower Drain

Locate the screws on either side of the grid strainer above the drain., Unscrew the grid drainer. , Inspect the grid...

17 steps 1 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Adjust Faucet Water Pressure

Diagnose the problem., Check your shut-off valves., Remove the aerator., Soak the aerator in vinegar., Screw the...

6 steps 3 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Unblock a Drain

Use a chemical drain cleaner., Use a natural drain cleaner., Unclog your sink with a plunger., Clean the P-trap., Snake...

5 steps 4 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Unclog a Drain

Snake the drain with a hanger., Try a wet/dry vacuum on the drain., Plunge the drain.

3 steps 1 min Easy
DIY & Repairs

How to Snake a Drain

Try using a plunger., Try cleaning the trap., Gather supplies., Remove anything that's obstructing the drain., Push the...

11 steps 4 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Fix a Leaky Faucet

Turn off the water to your faucet., Plug the drain., Determine what type of faucet you have., Remove each handle., Use...

29 steps 4 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Install a Faucet

Gather the right materials., Turn off the water., Disconnect the lines., Remove the nuts., Clean the area., Prepare for...

10 steps 3 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Repair a Washerless Faucet

Shut off the water., Plug the sink drain., Consider buying a repair kit., Move on to the instructions that match your...

4 steps 2 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Replace an Outdoor Water Faucet

Turn off your home’s main water supply valve., Spray lubricant onto the faucet where it connects to the pipe., Open the...

16 steps 1 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Use Teflon Tape

Wash the threads., Check the threads’ direction., Wrap the end of the male threads., Continue wrapping inward...

14 steps 6 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Replace Shut off Valves

Obtain a replacement valve., Assemble the proper tools., Shut off the next valve up the line., Drain and verify the...

11 steps 4 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Make Varnish Using PVA Glue

Set up the area., Use the ration of two thirds glue to one third water., Pour two thirds of an amount of PVA glue into...

7 steps 1 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Install Pocket Doors

Purchase a pocket door kit at a hardware store., Check the wall., Remove the existing door, if applicable., Remove the...

15 steps 5 min Advanced

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