DIY & Repairs

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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