How to Install a Dimmer Switch

Installing a dimmer switch gives you the power to select from a wide range of lighting variations — whether it’s subtle mood lighting or bright task lighting. The best part …

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Comparing Countertop Materials

Good looks play a major role in selecting kitchen countertop materials. But when you consider that the average counter endures hot pots, greasy foods, sharp knives and wine spills on …

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How to Replace a Bathroom Faucet

Homeowners with moderate home improvement skills should have no trouble replacing a bathroom faucet. With the right tools and some professional advice, you can complete the task in just a …

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How to Buy a Backup Generator

There are numerous reasons for a power outage to happen in your town, but there’s no reason for you to be unprepared. A backup generator can provide power to your …

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10-Minute Home Repairs

If the title made you smirk, you’re probably a veteran do-it-yourselfer. You know that most home repairs touted as 10-minute jobs can easily take three times that given Murphy’s Law. …

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A Guide to Tool Storage

That infamously capricious black hole — the one that gleefully sucks a single sock from the dryer and relocates car keys to the top of the refrigerator — also has …

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How to Organize Your Garage

Have boxes, bicycles, yard gear and other paraphernalia squeezed your car out of the garage? If so, the time has come to take control. Thoughtful organization can turn an unusable …

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