Find out how to repair cracks in exterior stucco. Learn why it's important to do so that water doesn't get in, freeze, and loosen the stucco. Get tips on using exterior caulk to seal the cracks.

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Learn why the purpose of flushing a water heater is to get rid of the sediment on the bottom. Find out why it's more important to do if you have well water than if you have city water.

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Find out how to properly insulate your attic. Get tips on adding extra blown-in insulation or fiberglass batts to your existing insulation. You should aim for 18-22 inches, which is the standard for an energy-efficient home today.

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Find out why the best system for attic ventilation is to have soffit vents working in conjunction with ridge vents. Get tips on blocking off your gable vent, since it interrupts that flow of air.

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Find out why it's OK to vent a bath fan out through a soffit as long as you actually cut a hole in the soffit and bring it out. Otherwise, you'll have problems with moisture.

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Find out how to clean mold in an attic. Get tips on using a bleach solution in a spray bottle.

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Find out how to permanently fix a ceiling crack so it won't keep coming back. Get tips on using perforated drywall tape and spackle to make the repair.

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Find out how to bend PVC pipe. Get tips on filling it with sand, which will prevent it from collapsing as you use a heat tape to warm it and bend it.

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Find out whether you need to replace your air conditioning system. Learn about split-ductless systems and how they are used to supplement, not replace, central air. Get tips on replacing the compressor rather than replacing your entire AC system.

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Find out what steps you can take to keep rainwater away from the foundation of your home. Learn why installing a drainage system is only necessary when you have a rising water table, and not merely flooding that is consistent with rainfall.

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