Find out how to tell if a window is energy-efficient. Get tips on making sure a window is Energy Star certified and using the NFRC label to compare among brands.

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Find out how to repair a crack in a vaulted ceiling -- a common problem due to expansion and contraction. Get tips on sanding the area to remove debris, and using perforated drywall tape and layers of spackle to make the repair.

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Get tips on using AZEK for the underside of your deck so that you can install canned lighting and/or ceiling fans to go over your patio below. It's a synthetic material, so it won't rot and it doesn't need to be painted.

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Find out what could be causing the pressure-relief valve in your water heater to leak. Learn why the problem could either be that the valve is bad, or the water heater isn't working properly and is building up excess pressure.

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Learn how to locate and repair a leak in a metal roof. Get tips on going on top of the roof and using a garden hose to see if you can find the leak. Use silicone caulk to repair it. However, if that doesn't stop the leak, you mighth have to enlist a

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Find out how to keep your Kool Deck clean. Get tips on going to the website of the manufacturer, Mortex, and looking up the commercial-quality cleaner that they make specifically for their Kool Deck product.

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Find out how to keep your addition cool in the heat of summer. Get tips on installing a mini-split ductless air conditioning system, which is perfect for keeping the temperature of a single, separate room comfortable.

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Find out how EasyWater works almost like a magnet to repel hard water particles and lead to less scale and buildup. Also learn about their 90-day, money-back guarantee.

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Find out how to restain a cedar deck. Learn why it's not necessary to sand the deck. Just give it a good cleaning and then use a solid-color stain. If you prep the deck and apply the stain properly, it should last five to seven years.

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Find out how to deal with a black stain on a painted aluminum gutter. First, make sure the gutter isn't clogged and that the water isn't backing up and overflowing the gutter. Then you can clean the gutter with trisodium phosphate, prime and repaint.

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