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What to Do When Water From Your Dishwasher Pools On the Floor—Door Leaks

Simple maintenance takes care of 90 percent of dishwasher issues. However, leaks are inevitable. When you notice a pool of water next to your dishwasher, you know it might be leaking. You don’t have to call a plumber as these simple steps will help you eliminate the problem completely. 1. Determine the source A poorly sealed door is the major reason for nearly all leaks. Look out for a bad seal during the next washing load by tracing the source of the drips. You can go to the next step…

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Lawn Care: How to Repair a Lawn

Even if your lawn looks unhealthy and worn out, you can turn it into golf-course green through the seasons. 1. Spring care You should start caring for your lawn once the grass starts turning green. First, get rid of the sand and stones that the snow blower threw into your compound during summer. A shop vacuum is ideal for this task, since raking will only get rid of 15% of the pebbles and stones. The snow piles that were on your lawn during winter compacted the soil, so start by…

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Home Repair 

How to Replace a Toilet

Whether you want to install a better-flushing toilet or fix the old one after a remodeling project, these tips will get you through faster. 1. Measure before you buy When buying a new toilet, you should know the rough measurement of the old one. For most toilets, the waste pipe is centered at 12 inches from the wall. Other models range between 10 to 14 inches. 2. Fix the frozen bolts Sometimes the old nuts that held the toilet fail to bulge. This is a result of corrosion that happens…

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Money Matters 

How to Paint Your Walls like A Pro

Wall painting is a popular DIY project. However painless it might seem, one ought to do proper planning. 1. Plan your approach Start by visualizing how you would want the painted room to look like. Remember that you don’t have to use the same color for the four walls. Will your ceiling look good with a new color or layer? 2. Prepping and tinting The next step is to scrape, patch and fill all dents, cracks, surface imperfections, holes and dents on the walls. It’s not fun, but is definitely…

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Money Matters 

How to Fix a Leaky Faucet

Whether it is the pooling of water around the faucet handles or the constant drip of water at the faucet handles, the reason is a leaky faucet. Here are a few steps you can follow when fixing it. 1. Assemble your tools You will need these tools: l Needle nose pliers l Pliers, adjustable wrench, or Allen wrenches l Utility knife l Calcium remover l Screwdriver l Faucet replacement parts 2. Shut off the water Go below the sink and turn off the water valves. Next, turn the faucet handles. Once the flow stops, you will…

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How to Fix a Dishwasher That Doesn’t Clean Dishes Well

Do your dished come out stained and spotted? If so, you are not alone. This is among the biggest complaints among dishwasher owners. Here’s how to save money by fixing the issue yourself. 1. Review these basics first: l Are you using the right dishwasher detergent? l Do you overload the dishwasher? l Does the silverware fall on the lower basket? The spray arm cannot spin if obstructed. l Do you scrape food bits off dishes before placing them on the racks? l Is the water temperature at its optimum? Make sure your household water…

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Home Tips 

Annoying Noises and How to Eliminate Them Forever

Most homeowners have no choice but get used to outside noises like trains, airplanes and the little sounds in your house that could drive you crazy. The good news is that these noises can be eliminated easily and you don’t have to bear them. 1. Rattling doors Doors usually rattle when there is a lot of space between the door’s end and the door. The solution is to remove or lessen the gap. To do this, you can bang the end’s flush using a hammer and a piece of wood.…

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5 DIY Home Renovations for the Thrifty Homeowner

Whether you have plans of selling your home or you only want a new look, you might be wondering how the renovations will affect your finances. If you are willing to get a little dirty and invest some time, these DIY ideas will upgrade your home without taking another mortgage. 1. Update your exterior accents and the front door If your exterior has siding, stone or shingles, updating the front door will enhance the curb appeal of your home. Go for a bold color that matches the exterior, but also…

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How to Easily Build an Affordable BBQ in Your Garden

When the weather conditions are perfect, you can enjoy a nice evening as you socialize with your family and friends over some sizzling steak. Seems great, right? Before you despair about not owning a barbeque, how about making one yourself? Here’s how to do it. 1. Design the barbeque Just like any other home remodeling project, you should start by having a plan in mind, regarding what you want and the required materials. You need to consider the exact materials needed to make the project a success. Next, decide where…

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DIY 

4 Things to DIY Instead Of Buying

If you are the DIY kind of person, you will be glad to know that you can save a lot of money by making some household items rather than buying them. Check out the list: 1. Decorative wall art Interior walls adorned with trendy artwork can be quite expensive. It is important to find the right style for your house that is within your budget. The best way out in this case is to undertake an exciting project with the aim of giving your house a personal touch. Think about…

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