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When you need home improvement “know how” look no further than our informative selection of over 160 How-To Guides! Giving you the information you need, you can choose from a variety of projects including window installation, wallpapering, home insulation, tiling and many more that cover virtually every aspect of home improvement! You’ll be able to talk knowledgeably with contractors or handle the job confidently yourself like a pro!

Appliances Landscaping Electrical Plumbing
Energy Savers Ceiling, Walls, Floors Lighting Remodeling
Environment Decks and Fences Masonry Roofing
Gardening Working with Wood Painting Doors

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Did you ever wish you had a little guidance when tackling a home improvement job on your own? These Free How-to Guides will help answer any questions you may have before you even begin. Choose from 160 How-to Guides filled with the information you need for your project to go smoothly and successfully.

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FREE HOW-TO GUIDES FOR ALL YOUR HOME CARE NEEDS

Appliances
Clothes Washers
Dishwashers
Disposal Trouble
Electric Hot Water
Gas Hot Water
Phone Hook-Ups
Video Hook-Ups

Ceiling, Walls, & Floors
Ceiling Tile
Ceramic Floor Tile
Ceramic Wall Tile
Drywall Joints
Foam-Back Carpet
Grass Carpeting
Hanging Ceiling Fixtures
Hanging Wallpaper
Install Plank Flooring
Parquet Fixtures
Patching Plaster
Stairs & Landings
Suspended Ceilings
Tiling Floors
Vinyl Floors
Wall Paneling
Wall-to-Wall Carpeting

Decks And Fences
Attached Decks
Basic Decks
Board Fences
Chain-Link Fences
Deck Coverings
Deckscaping
Picket Fences
Rail Fences
Railings & Steps

Doors
Door Lock Sets
Garage Door Openers
Hanging Doors
Patio Doors
Prehung Doors
Safe & Secure
Screen Repair
Shower Doors

Electrical
3-Way Switches
Chimes & Doorbells
Circuit Breakers
Extending Electrical Service
Extending Existing Wire
Fuse Failures
Outdoor Wiring
Plugs, Cords, & Sockets
Switches & Outlets
Wires & Wiring

Energy Savers
Broken Windows
Caulking & Stripping
Energy Savers: Climate Control
Installing Thermostats
Install Windows
Insulate an Attic
Insulate Side Walls
Insulation: How Much is Enough
Window Insulation Firm

Environment
Asbestos, Lead, Formaldehydes
Biological Pollutants in Your Home
Child Safety
Combustion Pollutants in Your Home
Energy Efficient Lighting
Indoor Air Quality
Recycling
Water Conservation
Water Quality in Your Home
What is Radon

Gardening
Annuals & Perennials
Attracting Birds
Control Vegetable & Fruit Pests
Control Vegetable Pests Organically
Deciduous Trees & Shrubs
Herbs
Home Composting
Making a Water Garden
Organic Flower Gardening
Organic Vegetable Gardening
Plants for Dry Climates
Pruning Trees & Shrubs
Roses
Waterwise Gardening

Landscaping
Asphalt Drives
Building Driveways
Controlling Turf Pests
Greener Grass
Ground Covers
Mower Tune-ups
Organic Lawn Care
Pool Care
Starting a Lawn
Turf Care
Underground Sprinklers

Lighting
Ceiling Fan Hook-Ups
Install Track Lighting
Install Recess Lighting
Lightscaping

Masonry
Brick Walks
Concrete Mixing
Concrete Repairs
Concrete Slabs
Concrete Walkways
Foundations
Laying Bricks
Setting Stones

Painting
Choosing & Applying Finishes
Decorative Paint Finishes
Exterior Painting
Interior Painting
Paint Appliers
Paint Problems
Removing Finishes
Spraying Paint

Plumbing
Clogged Drains
Copper Pipe
DWV Systems
Flush Toilets
Install Bathtub
Install Shower
Lavatory Put-in
Leaky Faucets

Plan a Bathroom:
Install Toilets
Plastic Pipe
Putting in Sinks
Steel Pipe
Sump Pumps
Toilet Troubles

Remodeling
Closet Organizers
Divider Walls
Installing Glass Block
Picture Framing
Plan/Install Kitchen
Cabinets
Plastic Laminate
Room Dividers
Shelving You Hang
Skylights
Upgrade Kitchen
Cabinets
Roofing
Flat Roof Repairs
Flowing Gutters
Leaky Shingles
Shingles & Shakes
Venting Attics

Tools
Drill Know-How
How to Miter
Router Know-How
Selection & Use Of:
Hand & Power Tools
Using Chain Saws

Working With Wood
Fine Finishes
Modern Stains
Molding Magic
Nails & Screws
Pressure-Treated Lumber
Sanding Abrasives
Selection & Use of: Wood & Plywood
Stop Wood Rot
Wood Joints