Find out why you don't need to insulate a structure unless you plan on heating or cooling it. Get tips on using mold-resistant Dens Armor instead of drywall or sheetrock to build a playhouse for your children.

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Learn why you should replace aluminum doors with warmer, more energy-efficient vinyl doors. Get tips on installing an Andersen remodeling door instead of a new construction door, which would be an inch too long.

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Find out how to convert a window into a door. Get tips on putting fiberglass flashing up and over the sill to prevent leaks. Also learn why you should never have a furnace vent under a window.

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Find out how to make a floor less slippery. Get tips on making sure that you are using floor tile instead of wall tile. Also consider taking up the existing tile and putting down laminate flooring instead.

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Find out how to plant a windbreak. Get tips on using evergreen trees and learn about your two options: to either plant the trees close together and get more wind protection in the beginning, or plant them farther apart so they can grow taller and

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Find out how to eliminate a bad smell in your basement. Get tips on having a contractor add a return vent to the basement to help circulate the moist air throughout the house. Also learn why improving the drainage conditions around your home's

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Find out how to make your electric water heater more efficient. Get tips on using a water heater blanket and a 240-volt timer to stop the heater from running when you don't need it.

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Find out how to put up drywall over old, textured drywall. Get tips on using 3/8-inch drywall and putting the sheets on vertically. Also learn how to deal with junction boxes and door jambs.

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Find out how to replace shutters. Learn why you should go with fiberglass shutters, which will stand up better to the moisture from your brick walls. Get tips on using a hammer drill with a masonry bit to attach them.

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Find out how to insulate exterior walls. Get tips on putting blown-in insulation in your east and north walls if you can't afford to do the entire home. Also consider radiant heat in your floor and putting unfaced fiberglass batts between the floor

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