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How to Cut Herringbone Joist Struts for 2x10 Joists Spaced 14 1/2"
Here's a quick guide to cutting Herringbone Joist Struts or Cross Bracing for 14 1/2" Spaced 2x10 Joists (joist is actually 9 1/4" tall), using 2"x3" wood.  more »

How to Stop Ductwork Popping Noise when AC or Furnace Turns On and Off
Here's how you may prevent your Return Air Duct from making a Popping or Banging noise when the AC or Heat kicks on or turns off.  more »

How to Use Voice Commands for Ergomotion Quest 2.5 Adjustable Bed - "Hello Ergo" Controls
List of the "Hello Ergo" Voice Commands for the CityMattress / Ergomotion Quest 2.5 Adjustable Bed.  more »

How to Quiet Noisy Trash Bin Plastic Wheels to Roll Better Over Driveway, Gravel or Snow
So if you're like me, your large (95 or 96 Gallon) rolling trash bin has cheap thin plastic wheels that can wake up the neighborhood when rolling down a driveway. I have a long gravel driveway that goes up a slight hill, which makes rolling a heavy trash...  more »

How to Quiet Water Hammer and Water Fill Noise in Aprilaire 800 Steam Humidifier
I recently had an Aprilaire 800 Steam Humidifier installed in my basement so I would have a full house humidifier. Before installation, I was told by my Heating and Cooling installer that the steam humidifier was going to be very quiet, but it turned out...  more »

How to Seal and Insulate Basement Rim Joists and Concrete Block Sill with XPS Foamboard and Rockwool
Lower your heating costs by air sealing and insulating your Basement Rim Joists.  more »

How to Replace Humidifier Evaporator Pad Filter for Skutttle Humidifier
WARNING: Electrical SHOCK Hazard... Disconnect or Turn OFF Electrical Power and Water Supply OFF before servicing your humidifier. 1) Turn OFF Furnance and Air Conditioning... It would be a good idea to flip fuse to off at electrical box for your...  more »

How to Paint Table Legs or Chairs with No Drips or Clumpy Puddles
Here's a quick and easy way you can avoid paint drips and clumpy paint puddles at the bottom of chair legs or table legs when painting. Simply use four sturdy nails or screws, (around 2" in length, that can support the weight of the table or chair) and...  more »

How to Install Inducer Draft Blower in Rheem Classic 90 Plus Gas Furnace
Quickly and easily replace a loud vibrating draft inducer blower in Rheem Gas Furnace.  more »

How To Clean Paint Brushes & Roller Sleeves
Below you'll see a few ways to clean your paint brush and paint roller after you've finished painting for the day. Here are the tools needed to clean a Paint Brush and Roller Sleeves: 5 Gallon Bucket (1-3 buckets) Garden Hose w/ Shut off valve High...  more »

How to Survive When your Water is Turned Off
Your water lines won't stay in top condition forever or at some point you may need to turn off the water supply to home home to fix a dishwasher or leaky faucet. Thus, in the future you'll need to turn off the water to your home and be without a constant...  more »

How to Install a Dishwasher - Whirlpool WDF530PLYM (WDF530PAYM)
I recently bought a new Whirlpool Dishwasher from Lowes after my old GE dishwasher washed it's last dish. The Whirlpool dishwasher model I bought was WDF530PLYM, which is very similiar to the more common Whirlpool model WDF530PAYM that is found at other...  more »

How to Keep a Silverware Tray from Sliding Backwards in Drawer
Ever since I can remember, my silverware tray never stayed in place and would always move towards the back of the silverware drawer, due to the opening and closing of the drawer over time. It really doesn't take much for a plastic silverware organizer to...  more »

How to Stay Cool in the Summer Without Air Conditioning
Is this summer season too hot for you without the presence of your homes air conditioning unit? If it is, then use the steps below to create a cooler home for you and your family so you can prevent your body from absorbing all the summers heat. I....  more »

How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs
Once a pest that created havoc worldwide, the incidence of bed bugs has declined dramatically since the middle of the 20th century. But these days, the nasty bugs seem to be back with a vengeance and news of bed bug infestations have been increasing. Bed...  more »

How to Stay Warm in your House without Heat or Furnance
Keeping warm is essential to staying alive; it’s also one of life’s greatest pleasures. However, there are instances when we might not have the luxury of a heater or a furnace as is often the case when you go off to college and are trying to...  more »

How to Unfreeze Frozen Water Pipes
Water pipes in a frozen state can give you more problems than you can ever imagine. It can stop water from flowing into your faucets keeping you from doing the everyday things that need to get done. Thus, here are the things you should do in the event...  more »

How to Repair a Leaky Shower Head
If you don’t know how to repair a leaking shower head, then just follow the steps below for you to be properly guided in fixing your equipment. 1.) Remove the shower head’s screws with the use of a screwdriver or a wrench. 2.) Get the shower...  more »

How to Flush Sediment from a Water Heater
If you want your water heater to last for years to come, then you will want to make sure that your water heater gets flushed every 12 to 36 months based on the source of its water and on its model. Here the steps that will help guide you on how to...  more »

How to Prevent Water Pipes from Freezing
If you don’t want to pay too much money for having your frozen water pipes fixed and be greatly inconvenienced, then follow the steps below to keep your water pipes in tip top shape. 1.) Make sure that you keep your water pipes completely dry by...  more »

How to Sleep Cool and Comfortably on Hot Summer Nights
How can you quickly doze off on a hot summer night? Well, simply read below this article and know the steps how. Create a Bed Which Has a Lower Temperature 1.) Get some freezer bags and place the cases of your pillow, your blanket and even your bed sheet...  more »

How to Create a Man Cave for your House
The man cave is an elusive ideal for men and a mystery to most women. This is that special place in a house that’s like a shrine to the hobbies and interests of the man of the house, a sacred area where a man can spend time by himself or with his...  more »

How to Use Coca-Cola to Clean a Tiolet
Running out of toiler cleaner at home is not an excuse for you to ignore your dirty toilet. It is because a single bottle of Coke can easily clean that part of your bathroom in no time. Here are the things that you should do with your Coke: 1.) Empty the...  more »

How to Soundproof a Room
Are you constantly dealing with unwanted noise infiltrating your room? Or are you worried about keeping the neighbors up at night with your loud music? Need some tips in soundproofing? If you answered “yes” to all questions, you came to the...  more »

How to Convert an old Kitchen Plastic Garbage Can into a Wrapping Paper Storage Container
For about the last three years I've kept an old tall plastic Kitchen garbage can in my garage (that wasn't being used), ever since getting a nice new shiny Simple Human garbage can. I really had no use for the old plastic garbage can, but never wanted to...  more »
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