Find out how to get rid of cigarette odor in a home. Get tips on pulling up the carpets and padding, cleaning everything with TSP and using a good-quality, oil-based primer to seal in the odor.

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Find out how to re-stain a faded area of a concrete floor. Get tips on mixing up new stain and blending it in to cover up the bald spots. Learn why you might want to consider putting down a clear coat or using a chair mat for further protection.

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As long as both water heaters are installed safely and in accordance with code, it's fine to have a propane water heater next to an electric one. However, learn why a better way to ensure access to hot water in the event of a power outage is to

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Find out why you never want to disable a hot-water baseboard heating system. If you want air conditioning, get tips on adding a separate set of ducts for that.

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Get tips on using good-quality textured paint on a wall instead of spackle.

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Find out how to reduce noise from an HVAC system. Get tips on reinforcing metal ducts to reduce vibration noise.

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Find out how to seal a drafty siding door. Get tips on using a weatherstripping caulk like DAP Seal 'N Peel. Another option is shrink film, which will keep out any drafts that are coming through the glass itself.

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Find out how to fix a rotted porch post. Get tips on scraping out the bad wood and repairing it with wood filler. Another option is to hide the damage with a piece of trim.

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Find out how to fix a crack in a cement sink. Get tips on using an epoxy putty to seal the crack.

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Find out how to connect the roof of your garage to the roof of your home. Get tips on overlapping the metal under the composite to create a watertight seal.

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