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DIY Dust Filter for Your Workshop Fan

My workshop doesn’t have air conditioning, and it gets pretty hot while I'm working.


Shop Vacuum Hack for Your Inflatables

Don't have an air compressor to blow up air mattresses or pool toys? If you have a shop vacuum, you're...



How to Reuse Your Vacuum Cleaner Bags (Yes, It’s Possible!)

In a pinch, a vacuum cleaner bag is actually reusable. The bottom end of the bag is usually folded over...


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How to Clean a Dishwasher With Vinegar

Use vinegar in your dishwasher to give your glassware an extra sparkle and prevent filmy residue from hard water.


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10 Things You Should Never Wash in Your Dishwasher

Don't ruin your favorite dishes and utensils! Find out which items simply won't hold up if you wash them in...


10 Ways You’re Loading Your Dishwasher All Wrong

Do you place glasses upside down on the tines of your dishwasher's top rack? If so, you're doing it wrong....


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How To Clean an Air Conditioner Completely

This central air conditioner maintenance guide helps you get lower cooling bills while staying comfortable in summer.

Here’s Where You Shouldn’t Install Your AC

If your AC is anywhere on this list, you need to change the location ASAP.


You Should Use a Cast-Iron Skillet to Grill Your Steak, Here’s Why

Using a cast-iron skillet on the grill is the key to giving your steak the perfect crust and a tender,...


Never, Ever Use Your Ladder Like This

This window washer is making the most of a ladder that’s too short. But if his luck runs out, he’ll...


A Water Heater Vent Installed Like This Can Have Lethal Consequences

Installing a water heater vent incorrectly can be extremely dangerous for your family. Learn the wrong way and right way...


Brilliant Trick for Cleaning Saw Blades

Clean resin and pitch from saw blades with spray oven cleaner.


This Nifty Trick Will Clean Up Your Air Conditioner

Not sure how to clean the sticky grime off of your air conditioner? No sweat! This trick to cleaning your...


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How to Fix Chipped Porcelain

Make annoying dings disappear.


Your Air Conditioner Won’t Fully Work If You Don’t Do This

Looking to make the most of your air conditioner unit? By doing this one thing regularly, you will find yourself...


9 Unusual Uses for Pressure Washers That’ll Blow Your Mind

Pressure washers aren't just for cleaning. Here are some offbeat ways to put that pressurized water to use around the...

9 Things to Know Before You Self-Clean Your Oven

Spills, gunk and general mess accumulates inside the average homeowner's oven, but what's the best way to clean it? Many...


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How to Double Your Battery Life

Here's a tip for making lithium tool batteries last twice as long. Most kits come with two batteries. Take one...


How to Clean Under Your Fridge

Clean the dust, hair, lint, cat toys and trinkets out from under your refrigerator.


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12 Easy Things Everyone Should Know How to Fix

Whether you're a new homeowner or an expert DIYer, knowing how to fix these common household problems can save you...


How to Install a Ceiling Fan Mounting Bracket

Here, we'll show you how to remove an old light and install a ceiling fan mounting bracket so you can...


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Home Inspector Nightmares: Vol. 8

In this installment of home inspector nightmares, you’ll be amazed by how much ceiling fan blades can droop. Plus, as...

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10 Real-Life Wood Workbench Plans and Inspiration Photos

Fan Spotlight: These readers shared photos of their completed garage workbenches, many of which were built using our plans! Scroll...


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15 Home Maintenance Tips for the Fall Season

Getting your home in shape for cooler months isn't rocket science. Set aside some time now to complete these simple...


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How to Dispose of a Water Heater

Disposing of a water heater can be a difficult task. Especially if you’re working alone. Here’s an easy way to...


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How to Install a Mini Split Air Conditioner In the Garage?

Wrenching on a car or doing a project in a sweltering garage is no fun. A garage A/C does the...


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If Your Thermostat Stops Working, This is What it Might Mean

Here are some tips to try to get the right temperature


Homeowner’s Guide to Pressure Washing a House

Nothing cleans a house or gets it ready for painting faster than a pressure washer. Here's how to use this...