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Installing a Ceiling Fan
Easy 2 DIY — Ceiling fans are both functional and decorative. They create a cool breeze in the summer and when reversed they pull heated air down in the winter reducing energy usage. This How-To will give you general instructions for installing a ceiling fan. ...More…
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Varnish Topcoat
Easy 2 DIY — Applying topcoat is the final step in successfully refinishing your furniture piece. Water-Based Polyurethane Topcoats are strong, durable and are favored because they dry crystal clear, allowing the beauty of the wood grain to show. However, ...More…
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Installing a Ceiling Fan
Easy 2 DIY — Beauty and brains in one package! A ceiling fan offers many functional benefits while adding a certain decorative touch to a room. In the summer it can help cool a room (or even a porch) by helping to circulate air and by creating a slight ...More…
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Applying a Tung (Oil-Based) Topcoat
Easy 2 DIY — Prefer a clear, hand-rubbed, "antique" finish to the shiny or satin sheen of varnishes? Then you will want to use a tung oil-based topcoat applied over an oil-based stain when you are staining or refinishing your special piece of furniture. Tung ...More…
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Installing Vinyl Cove Molding
Easy 2 DIY — Vinyl wall base molding is an easy-to-install substitute for wood baseboard molding. In areas that you have installed a vinyl or carpeted floor, vinyl wall base molding is a very decorative and functional option for surrounding the room ...More…
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Installing Chair Rail
Easy 2 DIY — Installing a chair rail will create a dramatic addition to any room. A chair rail is basically a piece of molding that runs along the middle of your room's perimeter. Not only does a chair rail protect your walls from furniture, but it can be a ...More…
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Installing a GFCI Outlet
Easy 2 DIY — A GFCI outlet (which stands for ground fault circuit interrupter) is a receptacle with its own built-in circuit breaker. It is intended to protect you from electric shock and your wiring and breaker panel from being "shorted out". Building codes ...More…
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Installing Shoe Molding
Easy 2 DIY — If you have hardwood floors in your house, take a look at your baseboards. Right in front of the baseboards there is usually a smaller, curved molding about 3/4" tall. How does this short molding look? Is it painted over, chipped and/or just beat ...More…
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Installing Recessed Lights
Easy 2 DIY — Electrical cable: It is important that you use the same gauge wire as you a Installing recessed lighting into your kitchen or living room creates an immediate update to the look of your home! Recessed lighting is very low-key, makes a subtle ...More…
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Installing a Dimmer Switch
Easy 2 DIY — Want to shake things up? Want to affect the mood? An effective way to quickly change the mood of a room is by dimming or brightening the lights. A softer light results in a more comforting, relaxing atmosphere. Brighter lighting is more suitable ...More…
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Repairing a Spindle Back Chair
Easy 2 DIY — Wooden spindle back chairs are prone to taking a lot of abuse. People tend to shift around in their seats, slide the chair back and forth and even lean back on the hind legs of a chair. Over time, normal use can strain the joints and component ...More…
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Hanging Drywall
Easy 2 DIY — Hanging drywall is does not require a lot of technical skill. In fact, a good tape-job can hide a lot of hanging mistakes, but you should still take care and take your time. After hanging a couple boards, you'll be able to quicken the pace. A ...More…