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13 | (3) |
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Troubleshooting a dead outlet |
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16 | (3) |
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Install an in-line cord switch |
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19 | (1) |
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20 | (1) |
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21 | (1) |
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22 | (2) |
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Replace a pull-chain light fixture |
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24 | (2) |
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Replace a fluorescent light bulb and socket |
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26 | (2) |
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How to balance a ceiling fan |
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28 | (2) |
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How to install a programmable thermostat |
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30 | (2) |
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How to install a dimmer switch |
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32 | (5) |
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37 | (1) |
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38 | (4) |
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Shut off the main water valve |
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42 | (2) |
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Replace a sink sprayer and hose |
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44 | (1) |
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How to fix a chipped sink |
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45 | (1) |
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Restore free flow to a clogged aerator |
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46 | (1) |
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Unclog a bathroom sink without chemicals |
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47 | (1) |
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Quickly fix leaky cartridge-type faucets |
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48 | (2) |
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Repair a washer-type faucet |
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50 | (2) |
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52 | (1) |
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53 | (1) |
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How to fix a leaking shutoff valve |
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54 | (2) |
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How to fix a clogged toilet |
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56 | (2) |
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Toilet running---fix the flush valve |
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58 | (2) |
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60 | (1) |
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Quick fix for a sluggish toilet |
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61 | (1) |
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How to fix sweating pipes |
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62 | (1) |
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Stop a small plumbing leak |
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63 | (1) |
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Stop banging water lines on your washing machine |
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64 | (2) |
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Instant water softener fixes |
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66 | (4) |
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70 | (2) |
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Straighten sagging refrigerator doors with two turns of a wrench! |
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72 | (1) |
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Clear and clean refrigerator drip openings |
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73 | (1) |
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Fridge or freezer won't cool |
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74 | (2) |
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Repair an electric range burner that won't heat |
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76 | (2) |
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Gas range won't light? Clean the igniter |
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78 | (2) |
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How to adjust oven temperatures |
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80 | (1) |
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Remove scratches from stainless steel appliances |
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81 | (1) |
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Dishwasher not cleaning dishes---try these solutions |
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82 | (2) |
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How to fix a smelly dishwasher |
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84 | (2) |
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86 | (2) |
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How to replace a garbage disposer splash guard |
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88 | (2) |
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90 | (2) |
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Fix a slow-filling washer |
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92 | (2) |
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Front-loading washer won't drain |
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94 | (2) |
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96 | (3) |
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Pro tips! Clothes damp after a normal cycle---try these quick fixes |
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99 | (1) |
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How to replace a vacuum cleaner belt |
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100 | (2) |
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Vacuum not picking up dirt---clean out clogs |
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102 | (1) |
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AC won't come on? Check the fuse |
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103 | (3) |
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Chapter 5 Windows and Doors |
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Shorten horizontal blinds |
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106 | (2) |
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108 | (2) |
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Replace a casement window crank operator |
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110 | (2) |
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Stop drafts around windows and doors |
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112 | (3) |
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Repairing a loose door handle |
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115 | (1) |
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Door sticking---fix hinge screws |
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116 | (2) |
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How to stop a door from swinging open |
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118 | (1) |
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How to make perfect-closing screen doors |
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119 | (1) |
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Replace a broken screen- or storm-door handle |
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120 | (2) |
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How to stop door drafts around entry doors |
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122 | (2) |
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Adust a dragging shower door |
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124 | (4) |
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Chapter 6 Walls and Floors |
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Patch a drywall hole fast |
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128 | (2) |
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130 | (2) |
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Fix small holes and nail pops |
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132 | (2) |
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Hang pictures straight and level |
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134 | (3) |
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How to remove a wall anchor without wrecking your wall |
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137 | (1) |
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How to repair damaged wallpaper |
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138 | (2) |
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140 | (1) |
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Straighten bubbling wallpaper |
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141 | (1) |
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Paint walls the easy way! |
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142 | (4) |
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Pro tips! Masking tips for the perfect paint job |
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146 | (3) |
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Pro tips! Tips for a perfect paint job |
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149 | (1) |
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150 | (2) |
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152 | (2) |
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Replace a damaged floor tile |
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154 | (3) |
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157 | (1) |
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158 | (4) |
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Remove stains from plastic laminate countertops |
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162 | (2) |
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Clean a stinky garbage disposer |
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164 | (2) |
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How to clean oven door glass |
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166 | (1) |
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Clean range hood grease filters with a degreaser |
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167 | (1) |
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168 | (1) |
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Microwave---steam away messes |
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169 | (1) |
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How to get red wine, coffee, and tomato sauce stains out of carpets |
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170 | (2) |
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How to remove wax from a carpet |
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172 | (2) |
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Carpet cleaning tips for pet owners |
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174 | (2) |
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Clean wood with mineral spirits |
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176 | (1) |
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177 | (1) |
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Polish and renew wood furniture |
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178 | (2) |
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180 | (2) |
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Remove soap scum from tile |
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182 | (2) |
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Pro tips! Microfiber cloths |
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184 | (1) |
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Protect your shower doors from mineral buildup |
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185 | (1) |
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How to whiten grimy grout |
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186 | (2) |
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188 | (8) |
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Stop invasive plants from taking over your garden |
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196 | (1) |
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Help for root-bound plants |
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197 | (1) |
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Munch-proof your flower bulbs |
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198 | (1) |
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199 | (1) |
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Pro tips! Watering tips for a lush lawn |
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200 | (4) |
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204 | (2) |
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206 | (2) |
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Create a clean garden bed edge |
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208 | (2) |
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Install a simpler weed trimmer head |
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210 | (2) |
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Protect outdoor furniture |
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212 | (2) |
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Replace loose, popped deck nails |
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214 | (2) |
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216 | (2) |
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Reattach loose vinyl siding |
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218 | (2) |
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Patch holes in aluminum and vinyl siding |
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220 | (1) |
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221 | (1) |
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222 | (4) |
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Car won't start---here's what to do |
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226 | (2) |
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Replace the 4 most neglected bulbs in your vehicle |
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228 | (2) |
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Replace a windshield wiper blade |
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230 | (2) |
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Windshield wiper arm replacement |
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232 | (2) |
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How to fix a leaking sunroof |
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234 | (2) |
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Replace the gas lift on your car's hood |
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236 | (2) |
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Patch a tear/hole in leather or vinyl |
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238 | (2) |
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How to repair chipped car paint |
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240 | (3) |
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Winterize car windows and doors |
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243 | (1) |
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Lubricate car locks, hinges and latches |
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244 | (4) |
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248 | (2) |
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Pro tips! Diagnosing tire problems |
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250 | (2) |
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Refurbish old plastic wheel covers |
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252 | (1) |
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Pro tips! Add pizzazz with bright-colored peelable paint |
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253 | (1) |
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