Find out how to get rid of the odor of cigarette smoke in a home. Get tips on priming the subfloor and replacing the HVAC filters with the 3M Filtrete Odor-Reduction Filters.

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Find out the proper way to repair cracking and chipping of the chimney area. Get tips on replacing the mortar between the liner and the outside of the chimney.

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Find out how to remove tree roots that are warping a concrete floor. Get tips on using a jackhammer to break up the affected section of the floor, then digging out the roots and repouring the concrete.

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Find out what to do when your wood floor is covered in dried glue. Get tips on refinishing the floor to get rid of the glue using a floor buffer with a sanding screen.

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Find out why you should avoid companies that offer expensive services to "waterproof" your basement and use scare tactics to get you to hire them. Instead, the way to deal with water in the basement when it rains is to redirect the water away from your home's foundation using downspout extensions, soil grading and gutter maintenance.

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Find out whether you should strip off your old fiberglass roof before adding a new layer. Get tips on considering whether you will be living in the home for a relatively short (5-10 years) or long (20 years) period. If you want your new roof to last a

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Learn how to find a good contractor. Get tips on using the internet to aid your search. Angie's List is a good place to start.

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Find out how to reduce moisture and condensation in a small basement with a dirt floor. Get tips on improving drainage conditions around your home's foundation, pouring a dust-cover slab and installing a dehumidifier.

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Find out why foam insulation is preferable to fiberglass insulation for sealing a crawlspace. Learn what R-value of insulation you should shoot for in a crawlspace.

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Find out how to repair Formica countertops that are coming loose. Get tips on using contact cement to stick the laminate back down.

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