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  1. Faucet Repair 101: Stuck Handles, Worn Washers and Valve Seats

    Published: 22 Aug 2014

    Richard Trethewey of This Old House walks through a basic faucet repair, from removing a stuck handle with a handle puller to replacing a worn washer.

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  2. Shop Vac Dust Collection: Cyclone, Blast Gates and a Remote Switch

    Published: 21 Aug 2014

    A shop vac dust collection system built around a Dust Deputy cyclone on a 5-gallon bucket, with a main trunk of T fittings and hose, a blast gate at each tool, and MDF floor sweeps.

  3. Adding a Dishwasher: Two-Branch Valve, Tailpiece and Plug Wiring

    Published: 18 Aug 2014

    This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey adds a new dishwasher to a kitchen.

  4. Paint a Room: Top-Down Order, Cutting In and Roller Technique

    Published: 10 Jul 2014

    A Lowe's walkthrough of painting a room: estimating paint, painting top down from ceiling to walls to trim, cutting in with a brush, rolling in a zig-zag pattern, taping trim, and cleaning up…

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  5. Regrouting a Shower Surround: Rake, Apply, Cure and Recaulk

    Published: 29 Jun 2014

    A homeowner shows how he brightened a dingy shower surround by replacing its grout over a few days.

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  6. Epoxy Coating a Garage Floor: Etch, Roll Two Coats, Add Flakes

    Published: 11 Apr 2014

    This Old House host Kevin O'Connor helps epoxy-coating expert Doug Fasching coat a garage floor.

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  7. Fix a Sticking Door: Chalk Test, Tight Hinges and Light Sanding

    Published: 8 Jan 2014

    Aaron Massey of Home School explains three causes of a sticking door: humidity swelling, loose hinges, and a house settling.

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  8. Slow Bathroom Sink: Clear the P-Trap, Stopper Arm and Drain

    Published: 20 Sep 2013

    Jeff of HomeRepairTutor shows how to fix a slow-draining bathroom sink by removing the P-trap, goose neck and pop-up stopper pivot arm and cleaning out the gunk.

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  9. Unclog a Toilet With Dish Soap and Hot Water, No Plunger

    Published: 4 Jun 2013

    A demonstration of clearing a blocked toilet without a plunger, using dish washing detergent and hot water.

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    DIY is fine
  10. How to Install a Stair Railing: Newels, Balusters and Handrail

    Published: 22 Apr 2011

    A Menards Around The House episode with Scott Feroni of Colonial Elegance shows how to install a stair railing.

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