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How to Clean Window Screens Without Damaging Them
Window screens get dirty fast in spring and summer. The right way to clean them without stretching the mesh or warping the frame, about 5 minutes per screen.
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How to Install a Door Sweep (Stop Drafts Under Your Door)
Install a door sweep in under 30 minutes with a $12 sweep and a screwdriver. Three types explained, how to measure, and how to tell if yours is working.
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How to Repair a Rotten Exterior Door Frame (Without Replacing the Whole Door)
Soft, spongy wood at the bottom of an exterior door frame is wet rot. Small patches fix with two-part epoxy. Larger sections get a Dutchman. Here is how to decide which.
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Why Are My Windows Fogging Up Inside? (5 Causes and Fixes)
Windows fogging up inside signals high indoor humidity or a failed window seal. Here are 5 causes, how to tell them apart, and what each fix costs ($0 to $300).
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How to Patch a Screen Door (Fiberglass or Aluminum)
Screen door patch kits fix holes up to 3 inches for $7 in 10 minutes. Here's how to patch a screen door: start with rubbing alcohol, then press from center out.
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How to Weatherstrip a Door (Stop the Draft for Good)
Weatherstripping a door cuts your heating bill, blocks bugs, and takes 30 minutes. Every weatherstrip type, V-strip, foam, door sweep, and where to use each.
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How to Weatherstrip Windows for Summer AC Efficiency
Drafty windows make your AC work overtime in summer. How to weatherstrip windows for AC efficiency, 4 methods matched to common window types, plus what saves the most on bills.
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How to Fix a Door That Won't Close Properly
A door that drags, sticks, or refuses to latch has 5 common causes. Most fix in 15-30 minutes without removing the door, often by replacing one screw.
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How to Fix a Squeaky Door in 5 Minutes
A squeaky door has 3 possible causes, and all of them are 5-minute fixes with stuff you already have. The exact method that silences any door, and why WD-40 is the wrong tool.
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How to Replace a Window Screen (DIY in 15 Minutes)
A torn window screen costs $5 to fix yourself or $50 to replace at a store. The simple step-by-step for re-screening any standard aluminum screen frame.
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How to Fix a Sticky Sliding Glass Door
A sliding glass door that drags, sticks, or jumps off the track usually just needs the rollers cleaned and adjusted. The 20-minute fix without removing the door.
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How to Fix a Sliding Screen Door That Won't Roll Smoothly
A sliding screen door that drags, sticks, or jumps off the track is usually a roller issue, fixable in 15 minutes without replacing the door. Step-by-step.
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