Find out how zinc and copper strips work to prevent roof mildew. Learn why you shouldn't put anything on top of asphalt shingles--moisture still gets underneath but doesn't have anywhere to evaporate. Also get tips on being very gentle when scrubbing

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Find out how to level uneven concrete driveway. Get tips on using an epoxy patching compound to build up low areas. Follow the directions on the package and be sure to pressure wash the concrete first to remove any dirt and grime that could interfere

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Find out how to fix dirt walls in your basement that have dried out and are cracking. Get tips on putting concrete stucco on over the bare dirt wall. If you want, you can put a wire mesh in it. As long as the stucco is replaced once in a while, it

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Find out how to clean a dishwasher that's covered in grease. Get tips on running the dishwasher through an empty cycle using super-hot water and vinegar to break down the grease. You might also consider turning your water heater up or seeing if your

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Find out how to remove vinyl tiles and refinish a wood floor. When you have the old floor removed, rent a sanding machine called a U-Sand. Don't use a heavy floor belt sander because it can really damage the wood. Get tips on using a lambswool

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Find out what to do when your tile floor starts cracking and coming loose. Learn why tiles that pop off linoleum are evidence that the surface was not prepared properly. One solution is to take up all the tile and put down a 1/4-inch luan subfloor, or

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Find out how to fix a GFCI outlet that keeps popping. First, confirm whether it is a standalone outlet that controls only itself. If it is, replace it and see if it still pops. If it does, have an electrician trace it out to see if there is something

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Find out what is causing your basement to crack and how to fix the problem. Frost heave is the underlying issue; the soil outside your basement wall is getting too wet. When it freezes, it expands and puts pressure on the cement block wall, causing it

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Find out how to fix hard water. Get tips on first identifying what is in your water with a water test. The results will be very helpful in determining what type of water treatment equipment you need. If you have well water, it’s a good idea to test it

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Find out why you shouldn't install hardwood flooring yourself, because an amateurish job can negatively impact resale value. Get tips on going with engineered hardwood, which is structurally stable, durable, and available in a wide variety of

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