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DIY & Repairs

How to Install Sliding Barn Doors

Measure and cut two lengths of mounting board for each barn door., Attach the mounting boards to the top and bottom of...

14 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Level a Door

Assess the problem with the door., Measure all of the openings., Remove the door to that you can eliminate possible...

17 steps 3 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Make a Window Screen

Measure the height and width of an open window frame., Saw the aluminum frame pieces with a hacksaw at the length you...

12 steps 3 min Advanced
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How to Open a Door With a Knife

Determine the type of lock, and understand how it works., Obtain a knife to open the door., Put the knife blade in the...

7 steps 4 min Medium
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How to Open a Locked Door

Bump open a tumbler lock., Acquire a bump key., Fit the bump key into the lock up to the last pin., Slam and turn the...

4 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Measure for a Storm Door

Check for any obstructions., Measure the height of the door., Measure the width of the door., Estimate the door...

7 steps 4 min Medium
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How to Dry Mount a Print

Choose a dry mount paper., Choose a backing., Cut your print to size., Cut your dry mounting paper to size., Prepare a...

13 steps 6 min Advanced
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How to Arrange Pictures on a Wall

Choose pictures with appropriate content., Plan picture groupings beforehand., Hang big pictures first., Group smaller...

14 steps 10 min Advanced
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How to Install a Brita Filter

Read the instructions on the Brita water filter cartridge packaging., Remove the old filter and discard it., Wash your...

5 steps 1 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Construct a Small Septic System

Dig a ditch 4 feet (1.2 m) wide, 26 feet (7.9 m) long, and 3 feet (0.9 m) deep., Assemble all the supplies, parts, and...

41 steps 2 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Install a Garbage Disposal

Figure out what kind of garbage disposal you need., Gather tools and other supplies., Turn off the power., Detach the...

12 steps 4 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Install a Sump Pump

Check out your basement during a good rain., Determine if you've got a gravel foundation under your concrete floor...

13 steps 7 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Detect Toilet Leaks

Remove the tank lid of the toilet. , Flush your toilet as usual., Drop about 4 to 5 food coloring drops in the toilet...

7 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Fix a Slow Toilet

Find the source of the problem., Lift the tank cover., Check the chain connecting the flushing handle to the flapper...

4 steps 2 min Medium

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