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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



