How to Splice Wires for Home Electrical Projects
If your around-the-house to-do list includes an ambitious DIY electrical project, be it installing a light fixture, replacing a switch, or extending electrical wires to add another outlet in the...
View ArticleHow To: Cut Sheet Metal
Whether you’re repairing HVAC ducts, replacing roof flashing, or tackling the occasional metal craft project, you’ll wind up working closely with sheet metal. A sheet of copper, tin, or aluminum used...
View ArticleHow To: Use a Screw Extractor
At some point in the never-ending list of do-it-yourself projects, nearly every handy homeowner encounters a stripped screw—and this small obstacle can turn even the most straightforward home...
View ArticleHow To: Cut Brick
Many home improvement enthusiasts choose to enhance their landscapes with the DIY installation of brick patios, walkways, walls, even the occasional outdoor fireplace. And, thanks to the impressive...
View Article4 Ways to Soundproof a Door That Really Work
While closed doors do a decent job of muffling the noise outside a room, cracks between a door and its casing or threshold offer just enough space for some sound to filter in. Homeowners looking for...
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