Find out how to fix a clogged tub. Get tips on calling a drain-cleaning company to professionally snake the drain because you might just be pushing the obstruction further down every time you try to do it yourself.

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Find out why laminate is the best flooring option when you have children and pets. It's very durable, easy to install and available in a wide range of colors and patterns. Check out LumberLiquidators.com for good prices.

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Find out how to strip weathered paint from a deck. Get tips on choosing a Behr product and following the directions for wetting the deck and coating it with the stripper. Make sure you let it dry very well before you apply the new finish.

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Find out why you don't need to apply a sealer over danish oil on the interior walls of your wood cabin.

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Learn how to find out if installing solar panels will be worth the investment for you. The installer should be able to calculate how many years it will take for you to get a payback; ask yourself if you will stay in the house that long. If not, other green, money-saving improvements include adding insulation or getting a more efficient AC unit.

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Find out how to prevent basement flooding by making sure that your downspouts extend at least four to six feet away from your foundation. Learn why you should also slope the soil away from the walls using clean fill dirt instead of topsoil, which is

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Find out how to remove excess oil from door hinges that have been sprayed with too much lubricant. Get tips on taking the door off the hinges and wiping both sides thoroughly before putting it all back together.

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Find out why stripped bolts could be the problem with a toilet that won't stay tightened to the floor. Get tips on how to match the old bolts and replace the wax seal before you reattach the toilet with the new bolts.

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Find out how to use a siding wash product such as OxiClean or Jomax to clean your wood deck. Get step by step instructions for mixing with bleach, applying, letting sit, rinsing, and letting dry very well. Then use an oil-based primer and a solid

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Find out how to maintain a flat membrane roof. Get tips on keeping debris off the roof and applying fibrous aluminum paint to reflect sunlight.

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