The unfinished, unused cellar in Megan and Casey Collins's 1920s Minneapolis bungalow was the stuff of horror movies. Slanted cement floors, exposed pipes, dangling wires, and slapdash wood paneling made the subterranean space "scary like a dungeon," says
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Start by mixing one part water with one part vinegar in a bucket. If there is a lot of build up on the doors, use more vinegar. Straight vinegar can be used as well for really dirty doors.
Continue reading >>If you turn on the dishwasher and absolutely nothing happens, the problem is usually caused by an absence of power:
Continue reading >>Be aware of basic safety measures when working on a dryer. Always unplug both a gas or electric dryer from electrical power. If you’re working on a gas dryer, also turn off the gas at the appliance shutoff valve.
Continue reading >>Though forced-air furnaces are normally quite reliable, they can break down and, when they do, getting them fixed quickly is usually critical. With a little do-it-yourself experience and the proper guidance, you can troubleshoot and repair a variety of fu
Continue reading >>Many door knob and lockset problems can be corrected before they become so serious that the lockset does not work at all. Often, a malfunctioning latch assembly or lock mechanism causes the problem. An improperly functioning latch may be the result of a p
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