Find out how to replace rotted foundation sills. Get tips on building a temporary wall underneath the floor joists to hold them up while you cut out the rotted sills and slip the new ones in place.

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Find out how to install vinyl siding on concrete. Get tips on using a 3/4"-thick furring strip and the installation manual of the Vinyl Siding Institute of America.

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Find out how to solve water heater noise. Learn what causes it and get tips on flushing out the water heater to get rid of the mineral deposits that have accumulated in the tank.

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Find out how to strip sticky, dirty paint from a banister. Get tips on using a product called Rock Miracle and then applying an oil-based primer before repainting.

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Find out how to build a deck with a ramp. Get tips on how to plan for a safe ramp height and incline and consulting with the Building Department of your town before you proceed.

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Find out why you should not keep knob-and-tube-wiring in your home. Get tips on calling in a professional to replace it with modern wiring.

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Find out how to fix water hammer. Get tips on increasing the number of fasteners that secure the water pipes and the sprinkler pipes and installing water-hammer arrestors.

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Find out the difference between subterranean termites and drywood termites. Get tips on treating your cedar shingles for termites first, then using boiled linseed oil or a semi-transparent or solid-color exterior stain on them.

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Find out how to repaint an aluminum garage door. Get tips on cleaning it using a TSP solution, then sanding, priming and repainting.

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Find out how to fix a concrete garage floor damaged by salt. Get tips on using a two-part epoxy product and adding a color flake to hide dirt.

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