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60 How-Tos From Wallace Conway

1. 31. How to Replace a Bathtub Overflow Gasket and Caulk a Toilet Base

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   Home inspector and Finders Fixers host Tim Hockenberry shows how to remove and replace a bathtub overflow gasket, and how to properly c...

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

2. 32. How to Repair a Cracked Wall

   

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   Learn how to repair cracks in a wall quickly and easily with these step-by-step instructions.

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

3. 33. How to Replace an Outlet

   

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   These step-by-step instructions demonstrate how to easily replace an electrical outlet.

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

4. 34. How to Replace Insulation and Patch Drywall

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   A leaking refrigerant line creates an unsightly ceiling stain in this home. Learn how to identify and fix stains to make a ceiling look...

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

5. 35. How to Adjust Gutters and Caulk Flashing

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   These step-by-step instructions show how to reattach roof gutters, loosen and adjust their pitch, and seal roof flashing.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

6. 36. How to Install a New Window Tensioner

   

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   Learn how to remove and replace a broken window tensioner and window frame with these step-by-step instructions.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

7. 37. How to Silence a Noisy Pipe

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   Learn how to identify a noisy pipe behind the wall in a home and silence it by installing insulation around the pipe.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

8. 38. How to Silence a Noisy Roof

   

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   Loose flashing and squeaky windows are household noises that are easy fix. These simple step-by-step instructions show how to rid a hom...

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

9. 39. How to Fix Patio Drainage Problems

   

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   Learn how to expose weep screed, create an exterior drain, and install a grounding rod to a pool pump in order to fix drainage problems...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

10. 40. How to Prevent Critters from Burrowing Under a Deck

    

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    These step-by-step instructions show how to dig a trench and bury wire mesh in order to prevent creatures from burrowing under a deck.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $50 to $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate