Home and Garden
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Proven Ways to Protect Crops from Heavy Rain and Water Damage
Method 1Method 1 of 4:Preventing Plant Damage1Spread a fabric plant covering above crop rows. Raindr
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How to Waterproof an Outdoor Storage Box
1Use marine varnish.Marine varnish is tougher and more water-resistant than other sealants. Since yo
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How to Cover Tiles Cheaply
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Adding a Temporary Covering1Lay down a large area rug to cover unsightly tile
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How to Use Mirrors to Create More Space
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Using Movable Mirrors1Place a mirror along the wall in a narrow kitchen. If yo
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How to Burn Copal
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Burning Copal on a Charcoal Disc1Buy charcoal discs. Charcoal discs are little
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How to Arrange Furniture Around a Fireplace
Part 1Part 1 of 4:Planning the Space1Decide on a use for the room. The way the seats are arranged wi
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How to Replace a Recessed Bulb (Without Removing the Fixture!)
Method 1Method 1 of 4:By Hand1Let the lights cool and get up on a ladder. If you can see the bulb’s
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How to Read a Gas Meter
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Using an Analog Dial Meter1Recognize that each dial represents a number in a 4
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How to Fix a Leaky Delta Bathroom Sink Faucet
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Fixing a Two-Handle Delta Faucet1Confirm that the leak is at either the handle
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How to Prune Yews
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Pruning Yews Selectively1Start pruning yews in late March or early April. This
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How to Price Used Furniture
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Selling Your Old Furniture1Wash, clean, and buff the furniture to make the mos
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9 Simple Ways to Tie a Tie Wire
1Splice tie for parallel rebarThis simple tie works well when a single piece of rebar isn’t long eno
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How to Soften Caulk for Removal
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Caulk Remover1Go with a dedicated caulk remover for best results. Go to your l
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How to Furnish Your First College Dorm or Apartment on a Budget
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Deciding What You Need1Find out what you need. Start with things that you absolute
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How to Increase Relative Humidity in a Grow Tent
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Adding More Evaporated Water1Put wet sponges in the tent to more quickly raise
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How to Hide a Nest Camera
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Planning Your Camera Placement1Identify your most vulnerable locations. Vulnerable
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How to Use a Tap
Part 1Part 1 of 2:Drilling the Hole for the Threads1Choose a tap and drill set in the size you need.
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How to Remove Bushes
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Using a Pickup Truck1Back the truck up close to the bush. Get a friend who has
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How to Fit Downlights
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Positioning the Lights1Use a stud finder to locate the joists in your ceiling. Tur
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How to Prune Leggy Pyracantha
Question 1 of 5:Can pyracantha be hard pruned?1Yes, but you usually only need to lightly prune it. E