Home and Garden
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How to Replace Fluorescent Lighting
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Replacing the Bulb1Make sure that the power is switched off. Before replacing
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How to Hang a Hammock on an Apartment Balcony
Question 1Am I allowed to hang a hammock on my apartment balcony?Yes, in most cases it shouldn’t be
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How to Enclose a Balcony
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Using Curtains and Blinds1Use outdoor curtains and drapes to enclose your balc
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How to Eliminate Dead Mouse Odors
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Disposing of the Mouse1Gear up with some rubber gloves and a dust mask. Mice a
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How to Plant Oxalis
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Planting Oxalis in a Pot1Fill a 10-inch (25.4 cm) diameter pot with soil. Purc
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How to Foil a Burglar
1Lock your doors and windows.Stop opportunistic burglars by locking up whenever you leave. It might
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How to Finish an Attic
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Building to Code1Check the ceiling height. For a finished attic to be to code, it
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How to Measure a Room
Method 1Method 1 of 4:Measuring Floors1Make a drawing of the floor plan in the room you are measurin
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How to Block EMF from an Electrical Panel
Question 1 of 4:Can I cover my electrical panel to block EMF?No, there aren’t any scientifically-bac
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How to Divide a Living Room Into a Bedroom
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Getting Creative with Furniture1Use a tall piece of furniture, like a bookshel
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How to Operate a Nest Thermostat
Method 1Method 1 of 4:Using the Basic Controls1Turn the ring around the thermostat to change the tem
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How to Install Flood Lights
Part 1Part 1 of 4:Installing the Extension Box Download Audio 1Turn off the electricity to the gar
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How to Replace Single-Pole, 3-Way, and Dimmer Light Switches
Method 1Method 1 of 4:Turning off Power and Testing the Switch1Switch off power to the light switch
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How to Insulate an Attic
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Materials and Preparation1Determine your desired R-rating. The R-rating of ins
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How to Light a Furnace
Part 1Part 1 of 2:Checking and Preparing the Furnace1Check the power. Before you try and relight it,
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How to Start a Small Library
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Choosing a Location1Rent a building to turn into your own full-functioning library
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How to Install an Awning
Part 1Part 1 of 2:Making Your Measurements1Mark the exact center of the door it will hang over. Meas
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How to Brighten Up a Dark Room
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Getting Creative With Lighting and Color1Paint the ceiling white. If the room'
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11 Ways to Create Gorgeous Built-Ins Using IKEA Furniture
1Built-in BookshelvesCreate chic, custom bookshelves with an IKEA Billy bookcase. Use a circular saw
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How to Keep a Fire Burning
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Keeping a Fire Burning Outdoors1Get tinder and kindling. Tinder and kindling a