Learn about some of the differences between hardwood and laminate flooring. Get tips on how to integrate different types of flooring to make the most of the room. Find out design options available in different varieties of laminate flooring.

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Find out whether a kitchen cabinet door made of solid wood is more likely to swell and shrink with temperature changes than a raised-panel door. Learn why a good quality cabinet door that was built with dried out wood and sealed properly should be dimensionally stable, regardless of whether it's solid wood or raised-panel.

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Learn why it's important to test for radon in radon-prone areas before installing any type of floor over a dirt basement. Find out why you should call a professional to do the testing. If radon is present, the floor may require specialized venting so

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Learn how to remove the smell of cigarette smoke from an apartment. Get tips on how to properly prime and paint the walls and steam-clean the carpet to fully remove the odor. Find out why replacing the inserts might be your best bet if you have

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Learn how to use a putty knife, wood block, and hammer to free up windows that have been painted shut. Find out why, with thermal-pane windows, condensation is a signal that the windows need to be replaced.

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Find out how to clean galvanized sinks that have become blackened over time. Get tips on using an abrasive powder like Comet and steel wool to clean the sink. Learn why the blackened appearance may be because the metal itself has become discolored. If

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Find out how to locate a leak in your shower. Learn how to test the shower pan to see if there's a leak in it. Get tips on removing the old caulk and recaulking the seams of the shower with mold-resistant caulk to seal out leaks.

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Find out how to solve the problem of peeling paint on steel siding. Get tips on removing the paint down to the bare metal and then applying a product called Prep-Sol. After that, use an oil-based Rust-Oleum primer, let it dry thoroughly, and then put

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Learn why a little bit of sound in your plumbing pipes, such as wind or running toilet water, is normal and OK. Find out some signs that would signal plumbing problems, such as an odor or a clog.

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Learn about the steps necessary to install a laminate floor over tile. Get tips on how to handle uneven surfaces with the right kind of foam underlayment.

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