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DIY & Repairs

How to Tissue Paper a Wall

Clear the room and walls., Protect adjacent areas with tape., Cover the floor., Fill holes in the wall., Sand the...

18 steps 7 min Advanced
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How to Build a Sound Proof Room

Install sound curtains or thick blankets., Use bookcases., Mount shaky items., Install a door sweep., Use acoustic...

5 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Soundproof a Ceiling

Understand this method., Install insulation if needed., Apply damping compound to a new drywall sheet., Install the...

7 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Soundproof a Wall or Ceiling

Install the basic frame and one side of the wall, leaving the wood studs exposed., Use putty pads, often sold as "fire...

13 steps 3 min Advanced
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How to Tell if a Wall is Load Bearing

Start at the lowest point in your house., Locate the beams., Look for floor joists., Follow internal walls up through...

18 steps 9 min Advanced
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How to Strip and Wax a Floor

Purchase a floor finish stripper that is appropriate for your floor., Rent an electric floor scrubber and a wet-dry...

27 steps 8 min Advanced
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How to Sweep a Floor

Choose a good broom appropriate for your task., Clear the area., Start in one edge or corner and sweep in overlapping...

7 steps 2 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Use a High Speed Floor Buffer

Clear the floor of furniture and other objects., Examine your scrub brush or polishing pad for cleanliness., Move to a...

7 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Remove Floor Tile

Wear protective clothing and gear to remove floor tile., Breakup the tile using hand tools or rent a power tool...

4 steps 1 min Easy
DIY & Repairs

How to Repair a Chip in Tile

Find a tile to replace the broken tile with., Get some matching grout as well., Don some very important safety gear...

13 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Repair Tile

Find a replacement tile that matches., Choose a matching grout., Remove the old tile completely., Set the replacement...

6 steps 2 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Tile a Wall

Take your measurements., Prepare your walls., Select a pattern for your tile., Find the center of your wall., Cut your...

13 steps 6 min Advanced
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How to Install Wood Stairs

Establish the perimeters of the space., Determine the starting point., Mark a line from bottom to top., Purchase and...

9 steps 2 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Insulate a Floor on a Slab

Purchase the necessary materials and tools. , Disassemble the existing flooring., Prepare the slab., Prime the slab...

11 steps 2 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Marble a Wooden Floor

Sand the wooden floor completely., Apply three coats of a light-coloured, flat, oil-based paint., Lay a grid of squares...

13 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Patch a Damaged Hardwood Floor

Determine the size of the pieces you need to replace., Visit a lumberyard, home-improvement store, floor-covering store...

17 steps 2 min Advanced
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How to Patch a Vinyl Floor

Identify the type of vinyl floor covering involved., Evaluate the scope of the damage., Fill in scratches and cuts...

7 steps 2 min Medium

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