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Learn why mineral deposits in water heaters are not a concern.  Find out how water staying stagnant in a water heater can create calcium and other mineral deposits on the inside of the hot water heater.

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Learn how to refinish a hardwood floor.  Find out about the steps to floor finishing, including sanding with a floor buffer, applying finish with a wooly mop, and where to get floor refinishing products for your hardwood floor.

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Learn how to install a range hood that vents outdoors.  Find out how to convert a venting range hood that ventilates outside when installing a hood over your stove.

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Learn how Wayne sump pumps unclog themselves. Find out how to locate a distributor of Wayne sump pumps.

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Learn how to use foam sealant to stop a creaking shower floor.  Find out how creaking shower floors are difficult to fix and why you should use foam sealant carefully under a shower floor.

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Learn how to remove excess grout from tile.  Find out how to use a buffing wheel to gently remove excess grout from ceramic or porcelain tile.

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Learn how to avoid cold water spurts in the shower.  Find out how replacing your shower valve will prevent cold water spurts from interrupting your hot shower.

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Read about asbestos pipe insulation and decide whether you should remove or encapsulate the asbestos.  Find out how asbestos insulation that is unlikely to be disturbed may be encapsulated.

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Learn how to fix a flaw in your paint job.  Find out how to use the correct size paint roller, how to sand down a flaw and repaint, and why foam rollers don't leave behind fibers when painting.

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Learn how to collect tax credit for replacement windows that are Energy Star rated.  Find out how much of a tax credit you can take advantage of by installing energy efficient replacement windows.

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