Home and Garden
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How to Lock a Door
Method 1Method 1 of 5:Locking a Door With a Chair1Jam a chair under the doorknob. You may have seen
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How to Insert Barbed Fittings
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Connecting the Fittings1Fill a cup with hot water. Pour hot water into the cup
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How to Replace a Thermostat
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Replacing a Thermostat in Your Home1Purchase a replacement thermostat that wil
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How to Pull Nails
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Removing a Nail1Use the claw on the back of a hammer to rip standard nails out
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11 Cheap & Easy Materials to Put in the Bottom of a Raised Garden Bed
1LeavesSpread leaves to insulate the garden and add bulk to the bed. Leaves are a fantastic free res
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How to Remove a Light Fixture
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Removing the Light Fixture1Get a ladder, screwdriver, headlamp, and non-contac
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How to Protect Your House from Sun Heat
Method 1Method 1 of 4:Interior Window Treatments1Hang curtains or drapes to block light during the h
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How to Get Started Flipping Old Furniture
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Finding Furniture to Flip1Stick to pieces of furniture that are useful and in
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How to Prune Honeysuckle
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Pruning a Honeysuckle Shrub1Prune the bush between April and June. It’s best t
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How to Contain Dust During Demolition and Remodeling
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Preparing the Space1Remove personal items and objects. Start by clearing the a
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Why Do Your Houseplants Have Moldy Soil?
Question 1 of 5:What are the causes of mold in houseplant soil?1Overwatering. Usually, a white, powd
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How to Remove Drawers
Method 1Method 1 of 4:Coaxing out Wood-Glide and Free-Rolling Drawers1Pull the drawer out as far as
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How to Legally Prevent Drones from Flying Over Your House
Section 1 of 4:Is it legal for a drone to fly over my house?Yes, it’s legal but there are some limit
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How to Preserve Leaf Color
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Using Wax to Preserve Leaves1Iron your leaves between 2 sheets of wax paper to
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How to Use a Dolly
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Working with a Dolly1Make sure you have adequate clearance when loading the it
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How to Calibrate an Oven: Digital and Analog
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Checking Your Oven’s Temperature1Inspect the oven sensor. Open your oven and l
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How to Stop Water Hammer
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Draining Your Plumbing System1Shut off the main water valve. The main valve wi
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How to Keep Animals out of Your Attic
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Blocking Entry1Inspect the exterior of your home. Most animals enter attics th
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How to Protect Furniture from Dogs
Method 1Method 1 of 4:Keeping Your Dog Away From Your Furniture1Apply unpleasant flavors to furnitur
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How to Daisy Chain Lights
Part 1Part 1 of 2:Taking Safety Precautions1Get any necessary permits for doing electrical work. If