Category: HowTos
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How To – The Easy way to Stop Squeaking Doors
We all have them .. doors that screech and squeal as we open them but for about 50 cents you can say goodbye to them forever. Many people try spray lubricants or or a can of oil but all they end up doing is covering the outside of the hinge with dust collecting slime. There…
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How To – Installing Water Heater Heat Traps to Save Money
Heating water in your home is a year round necessity but most people don’t realize that like a leaky door or window jam loses you heat the pipes connected to your water heater can be sucking money out of your pocket. Anytime there is a heated and unheated substance whether it be air, liquid or…
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How To – Why is my Dishwasher making my Dishes and Glasses Cloudy?
Cloudy glassware and dull dishes has been a problem forever but no matter how hard you scrub you always seem to be polishing your glasses before you place them out on your table. There are a few factors that can ruin a load of dishes but honestly it shouldn’t be that difficult to get good…
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How To – Reclaiming Old Furniture with a Distressed Black Lacquer Finish
Black lacquer finishes on contemporary furniture designs never really seem to go out of style and the reason for this is that many of the design features harken back to centuries old Japanese styles and finishes. Black Lacquer finish on high quality furniture is a time consuming process that can take weeks to complete. First…
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How To – How much will it cost to get the Blower Motor replaced in your heater?
HVAC Systems use the blower motor to feed warm and cold air to the rooms of your house year round. The only time they don’t seem to be working is for a few months in the fall and spring when the weather is mild enough to not need heating or air conditioning. Because they work…