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How to Remove Caulk in 6 Easy Steps (Published in the March 2007 issue)
Checklist: Basement Finishing, Waterproofing and De-Molding (Published in the March 2007 issue)
How to Choose the Right Tape: Know Your Stuff The tapes inside range from ho-hum films with an adhesive layer to specialized products that leave glue (or even putty) behind after a backing is peeled away. There's an ideal tape for every job — but when in doubt, go for the heavier stuff. (Published in the March 2007 issue)
How to Fix a Bowed Foundation Wall: Homeowners Clinic It is more common than you might think for a concrete block foundation wall to bow inward, and repairing the problem is a tall order, even for an accomplished do-it-yourself homeowner. (Published in the March 2007 issue)
How to Repaint a Wood Floor (Published in the March 2007 issue)
How to Remove Painted Trim: Master-Level Tip (Published in the March 2007 issue)
How to Build a Hardwood Floor This Weekend Believe it or not, our DIY expert installed a beautiful new floor solo in just a couple days. How? He chose DIY-friendly floating boards, then got ready to take you through laying down the planks over a thin foam-rubber pad with a step-by-step guide. (Published in the March 2007 issue)
Sump Pump with Battery Power: Homeowners Clinic (Published in the February 2007 issue)
How to Fix a Leaky Faucet: Homeowners Clinic PM's contributing editor Merle Henkenius, a licensed master plumber with more than 30 years of experience, breaks down another basic skill — so you don't have to be afraid to ask. (Published in the February 2007 issue)
How to Snap a Fastener: The Laws of Extraction There are plenty of tools for removing a damaged fastener, but sometimes even old favorites don't work. The right tool and technique mean that you, not the fastener, will prevail. Senior home editor Roy Berendsohn gives you a quick DIY video fix. (Published in the February 2006 issue)
How to Remove a Popcorn Ceiling: Homeowners Clinic (Published in the February 2007 issue)
How to Heat Your Empty House: Homeowners Clinic (Published in the February 2007 issue)
Planing Thin Stock: Master-Level Woodworking Tip (Published in the February 2007 issue)
How to Build a Staircase Rail: Homeowners Clinic (Published in the January 2007 issue)
DIY Water Heater Anode Swap: Homeowners Clinic You can replace the anode, but it's not easy. Most water heater tanks are located somewhere without enough headroom to easily remove the old rod or insert a new one. (Published in the January 2007 issue)
Electrical Basics: Skill Set The right wire connector, used correctly, can help DIYers take on electrical jobs — safely. (Published in the January 2007 issue)
Homeowners Clinic (Published in the December 2006 issue)
Skill Set: Stripping Cable PM likes walking you through a complex weekend project, but the fundamentals you're afraid to ask can be just as crucial. So go ahead, take these insider tips from our guest electrical contractor on how to master the basic but tricky skill of unsheathing wire—we won't tell. (Published in the December 2006 issue)
Most Extreme Pumpkin Carve-Off: The Movie Six editors, one hatchet and a tankful of liquid nitrogen - let the pumpkin carving begin! Welcome to the first ever Most Extreme Pumpkin Carve-Off...Ever. Marvel as senior technology editor Glenn Derene hacks into a pumpkin with a hatchet. Be chilled by reporter Tyghe Trimble's cryogenically frozen...
Homeowners Clinic Install a fan in a dropped ceiling. Plus: Keep that chain saw sharp! (Published in the November 2006 issue)
Waterlogged Tank Woes Homeowner's Clinic: Address a Watertank that Cycles Rapidly, Restore Mortar Joints, Know the Price of Carpet Installation and More... (Published in the October 2006 issue)
Transform Your Armoire into a CPU Workstation Although there are many types and styles of armoires, they’re all basically tall boxes with doors, and conversion is straightforward. (Published in the October 2006 issue)
Build Your Own Foyer Bench Our red oak foyer bench features a timeless frame-and-panel style, but we've updated (read: simplified) construction with pocket-screw joints that are fast and easy to assemble. The result is a piece that looks like it took months to build--even if you finish it in a weekend. Learn how to build it h... (Published in the September 2006 issue)
How To Restore An Old Wooden Rocking Chair Sometimes we can give something back to the past by rescuing a piece that’s seen better days. We had the opportunity to do just that when we discovered this 50-year-old Windsor rocking chair. Even with broken joints and a ruined finish, the chair’s classic lines made it an irresistible candidate for... (Published in the September 2006 issue)
Homeowner's Clinic: Replace Individual Shingles, Fix Your AC's Return Airflow, Can You Install Flooring Over Particleboard? and More... Homeowner's Clinic: Replace Individual Shingles, Fix Your AC's Return Airflow, Can You Install Flooring Over Particleboard? and More... (Published in the September 2006 issue)
Homeowners Clinic: Replace a Stubborn Sink Drain, Banish Water From Your Crawlspace, Neutralize Sink Disposal Odors (Published in the August 2006 issue)
Turn Your Wood Floor Into A Showpiece Just about everyone loves a hardwood floor. Whether it's a simple oak or maple strip installation or a complex parquet pattern, the rich variation in the color and the texture of wood add warmth, character and a feeling of substance to any home. Transform your dull wood floor into a showpiece with o... (Published in the August 2006 issue)
The DIY Guy: 10 Home-Selling Strategies You're anxious, worried and feeling as if you've lost all control. Your stomach is in knots and you have no appetite. You sit by the phone nervously, waiting for it to ring. These are the unmistakable symptoms of someone who has either: 1) fallen in love for the first time, or 2) put a house up for ... (Published in the May 2006 issue)
What's Wrong With Your Toilet? If your toilet won't shut off, try jiggling the handle. It might work. When you get tired of that, and you will, it's time for a more proactive approach--and that doesn't mean picking up the phone. Residential toilets are remarkably simple and most can be fixed for under $25. The trick is in diagnos... (Published in the December 2005 issue)
How to Install The Perfect Skylight People usually know what they want when it comes to selecting doors and windows, but skylights occupy a more mysterious niche. Inaccessible and above the fray, skylights just sit up there in your roof. What makes one preferable to the next and how it's installed are questions most of us leave unansw... (Published in the November 2005 issue)
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