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15 Unfinished Basement Ideas & Design Tips (With Pictures)

Even though basements are not often seen by visitors or guests, that’s no reason to forget about them. Unfinished basements are a great foundation for

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How a Framing Nailer Works and How to Use One

A framing nailer goes by many names. Some people call it a framing gun and others call it a nail gun. But we all agree

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How to Test for Mold in Your House: A Complete Guide

There is no better detector of mold in a house than your own nose. Whether you can smell it yourself, or you or another house

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How to Thaw Underground Frozen Pipes (Simple & Quick)

Winter can completely wreck your pipes. One cold night can cause underground pipes to freeze, reducing water flow and potentially causing your pipe to burst

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How to Safely Dispose of Old Paint: What You Need to Know

Painting is a fun and rewarding way of transforming the look of your home. But what are you supposed to do with all that leftover

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How to Safely Dispose of Old Gas: What You Need to Know

There’s lots of reasons to make sure that your lawn mower, generator, or other machinery gets emptied of fuel before long-term storage. If left inside

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15 Wood Lathe & Wood Turning Project Ideas for Beginners

So, you just bought a wood lathe, and you’re excited to use it, but you don’t know where to start. The ideal project for a

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9 DIY Basement Flooring Ideas for Your Home (With Pictures)

When you imagine a basement floor, “cozy” typically isn’t something that comes to mind. Instead, you probably imagine some cold, hard concrete that gets impossibly

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How to Clean Your Power Tools (6 Simple Steps)

You take your car for tune-ups, oil changes, and alignments. Similarly, you go to the gym, eat healthy, and go to the doctor for an

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