Home and Garden
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5 Ways to Generate Your Own Electricity at Home
Section 1 of 5:Solar Panels1Opt for solar panels if your property gets at least 4 hours per day. Pea
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How to Move to New York
Part 1Part 1 of 4:Solidifying Your Decision to Move1Research the city. NYC is a large, culturally di
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How to Prepare to Move out of Your Parents' House
Method 1Method 1 of 4:Budgeting Your Money1Draw up a realistic monthly budget based on your income.
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How to Install Outdoor Lighting
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Laying Out the Electrical Wiring1Mark the route that you’ll run your electric cabl
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How to Use a Pool Cover
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Fitting a Plastic or Solar Cover1Roll the cover along the edge of the pool fro
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How to Identify Walnut Trees
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Examining the Fruit Casings and Trunk1Search for round or oblong green fruit g
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How to Install a Switch to Control the Top Half of an Outlet
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Preparing for Wiring1Study the diagram below, photos and step by step procedur
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How to Install Low Voltage Lighting
Part 1Part 1 of 4:Setting up the Area1Make sure you have an outlet available. Most single family hom
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How to Drill a Well
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Planning a Well1Consider the costs and benefits of drilling a well against pip
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How to Make a Stone Axe
Part 1Part 1 of 4:Gathering Your Materials1Find a large rock with perpendicular edges. Look for a la
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How to Use a Basin Wrench for Your Home Plumbing
Section 1 of 3:What is a basin wrench?Basin wrenches are long-handled tools for reaching nuts in tig
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How to Use a Manual Can Opener
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Using a Handheld Can Opener1Open the arms of the can opener. The arms of the c
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How to Wire a 3 Way Light Switch
Part 1Part 1 of 4:Wiring the Switches1Flip off power in the room you're working. Head to your fuse b
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How to Replace Grease in a Grease Gun
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Installing a New Grease Cartridge1Unscrew the main canister from the head of y
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How to Change a Dremel Bit
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Swapping the Bit on a Dremel1Turn off and disconnect your Dremel from the powe
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How to Level a Pool
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Installing Paver Plates1Dig out the sod to clear the area. Use a shovel to rem
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How to Install Pegboard
Method 1Method 1 of 5:Measuring and Gathering Materials1Use a measuring tape to determine where you’
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How to Set Up a Small Solar (Photovoltaic) Power Generator
Part 1Part 1 of 2:Calculating Your System Needs1Divide your monthly energy use by 30 to estimate you
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How to Make a Wigwam
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Preparing the Materials1Gather some ash and basswood saplings. You will need 16 15
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How to Clear Land
Part 1Part 1 of 2:Sizing Up Your Project1Decide if you need outside help. If you are working a large