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  1. Building a Deck From Footings to Railings With Lowe’s Designer

    Published: 2 Nov 2018

    A single-level deck with railing and one set of stairs is designed in Lowe's online Deck Designer, then built from layout and footings through posts, beams, joists, decking, railings and stairs.

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  2. Replacing Holey Vinyl Siding: Unsnap, Re-nail Loose, Zip Lock

    Published: 10 Aug 2018

    Tom Silva of Ask This Old House helps a homeowner replace sections of vinyl siding that have holes.

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    DIY is fine

  3. Hanging a Rain Gutter, Downspout and Rain Barrel Step by Step

    Published: 22 Feb 2016

    Tom Silva of This Old House shows a homeowner how to install a 24 gauge aluminum gutter on a low roof edge, then add a downspout with elbows and a rain barrel with a diverter.

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    DIY is fine

  4. Kitchen Sink and Faucet Swap: Removal, Disposer and Drain Hookup

    Published: 19 Dec 2015

    Richard Trethewey of Ask This Old House helps a Colorado homeowner replace a kitchen sink and faucet.

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    DIY is fine

  5. Why Both Sides of a Double Sink Clog: A T Fitting Diverter

    Published: 26 Dec 2014

    Plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey unclogs a double-bowl kitchen sink where both sides were backing up.

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    DIY is fine

  6. Swapping a Light Fixture for a Ceiling Fan on Old BX Wiring

    Published: 14 Nov 2014

    This Old House electrical contractor John Barros swaps a ceiling light fixture for a ceiling fan.

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    DIY is fine

  7. Insulating Basement Concrete Walls with Foam Board and a 1×3 Grid

    Published: 4 Nov 2014

    Tom Silva shows how to prepare bare concrete basement walls for wallboard.

  8. Attic Insulation: Cellulose, Fiberglass Batts and a Raised Platform

    Published: 30 Sep 2014

    This Old House general contractor Tom Silva adds insulation to an attic that had only about two inches of settled rock wool.

  9. Laminate Countertop Install: Measuring, Scribing and Sink Cutout

    Published: 5 Sep 2014

    Shows how to measure for and install a laminate countertop in a kitchen.

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    DIY is fine

  10. 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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    DIY is fine

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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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    DIY is fine

  14. 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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    DIY is fine