Find out how to repair cracks in a concrete block wall. Learn why horizontal cracks are more worrisome than vertical cracks. Get tips on filling the vertical cracks with a silicone sealant that will stick to concrete, unlike mortar. Also learn why you

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Find out how to keep your aluminum sunroom warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Get tips on adding a mini-split ductless system to supplement your existing HVAC plan.

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Find out how to get the smell of pet urine out of your flooring. Get tips on either priming your old subflooring with oil-based primer to seal the wood, or replacing it entirely with OSB.

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Learn about the benefits of a tankless water heater and get tips on how to evaluate the manufacturer's service contracts to see if they are worth the money.

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Find out the best type of flooring for areas in your home that get a lot of traffic from kids and pets. Get tips on getting laminate flooring with a commercial-grade finish, which is the most durable.

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Find out what kind of dimmer you can use with LED lights. Get tips on getting the Lutron Skylark Contour C-L Dimmer from Home Depot.

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Find out the best way to protect your home from lightning. Get tips on installing a lightning-rod system correctly so that the cables connecting the rods to the ground source run nowhere near any other copper wiring or copper plumbing.

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Find out how to repair peeling drywall tape. Get tips on cutting off the loose tape instead of trying to spackle over it. Learn the proper repair method: apply three coats of spackle, sanding in between each coat, then prime and paint.

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Find out how to stop sound from transferring between rooms. Learn why a permanent solution requires you to put in sound-deadening wallboard and seal any gaps in the ceiling frame. Your other option is to put some sound deadening underneath the carpet

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Find out how to replace old weighted windows. Get tips on cutting the weights and removing the pulleys and sashes. Learn how to measure your window frames so you can order replacement windows.

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