Learn how carpenter bees can cause serious damage to your rafters. Get tips on having them exterminated and then sealing the holes they'ved drilled in your rafters before it's too late.

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Find out whether you should caulk around your windows on the outside of your house. Get tips on using a very good quality window and door caulk and applying it patiently and accurately around the window trim. Learn a trick of the trade: caulk inside

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Find out how to keep moisture from building up in your attic by ventilating it properly. Get tips on installing ridge and soffit vents and visiting AirVent.com to find a ridge vent with a baffle on it that speeds up depressurization. Learn why there

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Find out how to insulate a fireplace. Get tips on going to the manufacturer's website for instructions on how the fireplace was supposed to be installed and how much insulation you can use. You want to do it properly to avoid creating a fire

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Find out why a tankless water heater is a good option if you have gas heat in your home. Learn what kind of maintenance they require.

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Find out how to level a metal garage door. Get tips on sealing the gap by adding another piece to the back of the door.

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Find out how to insulate between drywall and brick. Get tips on blowing in fiberglass or cellulose and learn why you should also make sure you have adequate insulation in your attic.

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Find out how to prevent icicles from forming on your roof. Get tips on improving the insulation and ventilation in your attic to keep your roof surface at the same temperature as the outside.

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Find out how to fix an ice maker that churns out smelly, bad-tasting ice. Get tips on replacing the water line and putting a charcoal filter on the ice maker.

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Find out how to cover up cement brick walls in a basement. Get tips on making sure your basement is dry before you take any steps toward finishing your basement and learn why you should frame a wood wall in front of the bricks.

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