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How to Repair Concrete Options for cracks and craters Damaged concrete isn’t just ugly. Holes and cracks let in water and—unless you live in a warm climate—that water does more damage when it freezes, expanding cracks and enlarging holes. Here are your options for fixing it. Caulk cracks The best caulks for concrete are usually … Read moreHow to Repair Concrete: Options for Repairing Cracks
In Home Furniture Repair – How to Fix Furniture Fast Expert tricks for instant restoration Some furniture requires professional attention (or a trip to the landfill). But furniture that shows the scars of normal use can usually be restored to excellent condition. In fact, there are people who make a good living doing just that. … Read moreIn Home Furniture Repair – How to Fix Furniture Fast
Hole in Wall Repair – How to Fix Them With a little patience, you can get pro results Fill small holes For holes smaller than 1/8 in., use spackling compound. If you have a mix of hole sizes, some larger than 1/8 in., some smaller, you can use joint compound for all of them. Whatever … Read moreHole in Wall Repair – How to Fix Them
Sliding Door Repairs – Simple adjustments for smooth operation “Bifold” closet doors are compact and convenient. But they have lots of moving parts that can go out of whack. That leads to an ugly, uneven fit, rubbing, binding and balky operation. You can usually solve all of those problems by adjusting the fit of the … Read moreSliding Door Repairs – How to Tune up Closet Doors
How to Fix a door The most common problems are also the easiest to solve Fix a latch that won’t catch If a door won’t latch—even with a hard push—it’s probably because the latch is hitting the strike plate too high or too low, so it can’t enter the strike plate’s opening. First, tighten all … Read moreHow to Fix a Door – 7 Troubleshooting Tips
Looking for a Best Way to Remove Grout? When regular cleaning fails, here are your options If a stiff brush and grout cleaner just won’t do the job, don’t give up. There are other steps you can take to clean, renew or replace ugly grout. Steam clean Professionals often use steam to clean grout, and … Read moreBest Way to Remove Grout – How to Get Rid of It
Resurfacing Kitchen Cabinets: How to Improve Kitchen Most problems are easier to fix than to live with As your cabinets age, you can just give up and learn to live with all their little glitches. But there’s really no reason to tolerate cabinet problems. The most common frustrations are amazingly easy to eliminate, even if … Read moreResurfacing Kitchen Cabinets: How to Improve Kitchen
How to Fix a loose towel bar — forever! Strong, simple wall anchors are the permanent solution The little plastic drywall anchors that come with most towel bars are wimpy and guaranteed to fail sooner or later. But replacing them with strong anchors is easy. The process for towel rings, hooks and toilet paper holders … Read moreHow to Fix a Loose Towel Bar
How to Clean a Clogged Kitchen Faucet – Restore the flow in five minutes If the flow from your kitchen or bathroom faucet isn’t what it used to be, the aerator is probably plugged. That’s perfectly normal. An aerator can clog slowly due to mineral buildup or instantly after plumbing work loosens debris inside pipes. … Read moreHow to Clean a Clogged Kitchen Faucet
Outdoor Faucet Repair – How to Fix It So simple even a first-time plumber can do it That dripping faucet isn’t just a water-wasting annoyance. The constant drip contributes to basement or crawl-space dampness, while moist soil attracts ant and termites. But stopping the drip is quick and easy. If you live in a warm … Read moreOutdoor Faucet Repair – How to Fix It