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Chapter 1 Walls & Ceilings |
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10 | (2) |
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Fix small holes and nail pops |
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12 | (1) |
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13 | (1) |
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14 | (1) |
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15 | (1) |
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15 | (19) |
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Repair a rotary ball faucet |
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34 | (2) |
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Repair a cartridge-style faucet |
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36 | (2) |
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Repair a ceramic disc faucet |
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38 | (1) |
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39 | (1) |
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Repair a washer-type faucet |
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40 | (1) |
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Restore free flow to a clogged faucet |
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41 | (1) |
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Replace a sink sprayer and hose |
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41 | (1) |
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Pro tips for getting out of plumbing jams |
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42 | (2) |
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Fix your leaky frost-proof faucet |
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44 | (2) |
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46 | (3) |
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49 | (1) |
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50 | (1) |
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51 | (1) |
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51 | (1) |
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52 | (20) |
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Chapter 3 Doors & Windows |
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Cures for a sticking door |
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72 | (4) |
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76 | (4) |
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80 | (6) |
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86 | (2) |
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88 | (1) |
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88 | (1) |
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Free up a sticking dead bolt |
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89 | (1) |
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89 | (1) |
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Adjust a dragging shower door |
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90 | (1) |
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Patch dents in a metal door |
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Counterattack closet mildew |
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16 | (1) |
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Patch a water-stained popcorn ceiling |
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17 | (1) |
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Recaulk your tub surround |
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18 | (2) |
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20 | (5) |
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25 | (3) |
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28 | (25) |
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53 | (6) |
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Troubleshoot toilet tank problems |
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59 | (1) |
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59 | (1) |
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Replace the drain assembly for a kitchen sink |
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60 | (1) |
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Replace a broken bathtub stopper |
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61 | (2) |
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Replace a broken tub spout diverter |
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63 | (1) |
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Repair a leaking copper pipe |
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64 | (1) |
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65 | (1) |
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Reset and fix a rocking toilet |
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66 | (1) |
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Clean the rinse holes of a poorly flushing toilet |
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67 | (1) |
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Replace a leaking wax ring |
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67 | (1) |
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Tighten connections and straighten crooked pipes |
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68 | (1) |
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68 | (1) |
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Install a new adapter on old steel pipe |
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69 | (1) |
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69 | (22) |
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Align a patio screen door |
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91 | (1) |
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92 | (1) |
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Replace a screen door handle |
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93 | (1) |
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94 | (5) |
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Replace a broken sash cord |
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99 | (1) |
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Shorten horizontal blinds |
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100 | (1) |
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Remove old, dry glazing compound |
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100 | (1) |
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101 | (1) |
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102 | (6) |
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Chapter 4 Floors & Floor Coverings |
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108 | (2) |
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110 | (1) |
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Reattach pulled-out carpet |
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111 | (1) |
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112 | (1) |
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112 | (1) |
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Pro tips for carpet cleaning |
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113 | (2) |
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Eliminate floor squeaks from above |
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115 | (1) |
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116 | (1) |
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116 | (1) |
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117 | (1) |
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Stop squeaks with construction adhesive |
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117 | (1) |
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118 | (1) |
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Reglue a separated vinyl seam |
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119 | (1) |
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120 | (2) |
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Replace a laminate floor plank |
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122 | (1) |
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123 | (3) |
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Chapter 5 Furniture & Cabinets |
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Buff and recoat furniture |
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126 | (1) |
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127 | (1) |
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127 | (1) |
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128 | (1) |
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Lubricate sticking drawers |
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128 | (1) |
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129 | (1) |
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129 | (1) |
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129 | (1) |
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130 | (1) |
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130 | (1) |
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Renew a wood finish in 30 minutes |
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131 | (1) |
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132 | (1) |
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133 | (1) |
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134 | (4) |
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138 | (1) |
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Clean a yucky cutting board |
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139 | (3) |
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Replace a ceiling fixture |
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142 | (5) |
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Install an in-line cord switch |
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147 | (1) |
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148 | (1) |
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149 | (1) |
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150 | (1) |
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150 | (1) |
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Tame a hyperactive motion detector |
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151 | (1) |
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151 | (1) |
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Pro tips for troubleshooting a dead outlet |
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152 | (4) |
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156 | (1) |
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Replace a pull-chain light fixture |
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157 | (1) |
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158 | (3) |
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161 | (1) |
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162 | (2) |
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Fix a broken fluorescent light socket |
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164 | (1) |
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165 | (3) |
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Chapter 7 Instant fixes for roof leaks |
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168 | (42) |
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171 | (1) |
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172 | (1) |
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Replace a damaged shingle |
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173 | (1) |
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174 | (1) |
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174 | (1) |
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Straighten sagging gutters |
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175 | (1) |
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175 | (1) |
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176 | (3) |
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179 | (1) |
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Reattach a rain gutter end cap |
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180 | (1) |
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180 | (1) |
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Patch holes in aluminum and vinyl siding |
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181 | (1) |
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181 | (1) |
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182 | (2) |
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184 | (1) |
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Reattach loose vinyl siding |
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185 | (1) |
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186 | (1) |
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187 | (1) |
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188 | (5) |
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Replace popped deck nails |
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193 | (2) |
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195 | (3) |
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198 | (1) |
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199 | (3) |
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3 ways to stop peeling paint |
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202 | (8) |
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Chapter 8 Concrete & Asphalt |
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210 | (5) |
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215 | (1) |
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216 | (3) |
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219 | (1) |
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220 | (1) |
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221 | (1) |
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222 | (4) |
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Raise a settled paver patio |
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226 | (1) |
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227 | (3) |
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230 | (1) |
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231 | (1) |
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Restore cooling power to a fridge or freezer |
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232 | (1) |
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233 | (1) |
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233 | (1) |
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234 | (1) |
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Clear and clean refrigerator drip openings |
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235 | (1) |
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3 ways to get the smell out of a fridge |
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235 | (1) |
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235 | (1) |
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Check the ignition system on a gas range |
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236 | (1) |
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Repair an electric burner |
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237 | (1) |
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238 | (1) |
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Clean the burner assembly on a gas range |
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239 | (1) |
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Adjust your oven temperature setting |
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240 | (1) |
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Fix a slow-filling washer |
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241 | (1) |
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242 | (2) |
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For better washing machine performance check the water temperature |
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244 | (1) |
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Stop washing machine walk |
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245 | (1) |
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Instant water softener fixes |
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246 | (2) |
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Fix a water heater pilot light |
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248 | (2) |
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Instant air conditioner fixes |
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250 | (6) |
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Chapter 10 Solutions For Tough Gleaning Jobs |
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Remove oil stains from concrete |
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256 | (1) |
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Remove paint stains from concrete |
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257 | (1) |
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Remove rust stains from concrete |
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258 | (2) |
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Remove rust from a toilet |
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260 | (1) |
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Remove mineral deposits from faucets |
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261 | (1) |
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Remove soap scum from tile |
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262 | (1) |
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263 | (1) |
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264 | (4) |
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Clean away rust-and keep it away |
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268 | (4) |
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272 | (1) |
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273 | (3) |
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BONUS SECTION GET RID OF PESTS! |
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Pro tips for getting rid of ants |
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276 | (3) |
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279 | (1) |
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7 ways to keep mosquitoes away |
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280 | (1) |
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281 | (1) |
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282 | (1) |
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282 | (1) |
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282 | (1) |
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282 | (1) |
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283 | (1) |
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5-gallon squirrel solution |
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283 | (1) |
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283 | (1) |
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Munch-proof your flower bulbs |
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284 | (1) |
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284 | (1) |
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285 | (1) |
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285 | (1) |
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