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Concealing Uneven Walls
I spent over a day repairing holes and cracks in a bedroom's plaster walls...

Removing old wallpaper
I'd like to preserve my original wallpaper...

Ladder safety
How do I keep a ladder steady and secure?

Masking tape residue
Help! How do I remove this sticky stuff from my windows?

Fixing gaps between moulding and walls
Here's a quick trick to fix a common problem: Gaps between crown moulding and old walls.

Dirty floors?
Here are some home-made floor cleaners from the MSU Extension

Staples in wood floors
How to safely get rid of those pesky carpet staples without ruining your floors

Cleaning woodwork
Some elbow grease and the right cleanser may be all you need to get that old woodwork shining

Getting rid of glue residue on wood floors
Before getting out the chemical strippers, try boiling water

Freeze and pop
Using dry ice to remove vinyl floor tiles

Popping gutter nails?
Here are a couple of quick solutions

Drafty windows?
Close those gaps around doors and windows for big heating cost paybacks

Formulas for cleaning fireplace surfaces
Here are some cleaning formulas that work well with elbow grease...

Removing paint from door hardware
The solution is just a boiling kettle away

Warped door veneer?
A little glue and pressure can solve this problem

Cleaning marble
Take three or four cakes of Ivory soap...

Removing old glazing
What's the easiest and most effective way to remove glazing from old windows?

Stripping wallpaper
A fuzzy paint roller and plenty of water are the keys to this method

Smoke gets in your eyes...
Here are some common causes and solutions to smoke problems with chimneys, stoves and fireplaces

Painting fresh plaster
There's a trick to getting paint to stick to new plaster

Thawing frozen pipes
Frozen pipes and old houses, alas, sometimes go hand-in-hand. Here's what to do if it happens to you.

Need to hang a picture on plaster walls?
Here's a way to locate studs when electronic finders fail

Take control of your thermostat
You can save some money now, even without replacing your thermostat

Painting Wicker
Use an old appliance box to contain spray paint

Sealing air leaks
Test your home for air tightness and save 10 percent on heating bills

Finding wall studs
In modern homes they're spaced 16" apart. But how do you find the first stud?

Water-based clear finishes
Raising the grain first will help you get perfect results

Removing mineral deposits
Household white vinegar can remove this whitish mess from faucets, sinks

Melt the ice, but save the plants
Alternatives to plant-damaging ice melters

Ants in the house
Warm weather brings ants in -- here's how to get them out!

Washing window screens
Clean screens in no time with this simple method

Polishing brass
Some suggestions on cleaning really tarnished old brass...

Reaching new heights
Tips on using ladders safely

Caulking
Is there a trick - other than a steady hand - to calking well?

Wallpaper repairs
Here's help and hope for loose and blistered wallpaper

Painting radiators
An old sock can make short work out of tight spaces

Cleaning brass
Olive oil will help maintain a shine

Linoleum floors
Tips on cleaning, maintenance

Ceiling fans
Reduce air conditioning costs by using fans wisely

Keeping windows open
Candle wax comes to the rescue with sticky windows

Popping nail heads?
Here's how to fix this common problem

Quick fix for fridges
Here's an easy way to cure musty smells

Quick Tip
Repairing double paned windows

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