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69 How-Tos From Tim Hockenberry

1. 51. How to Remount and Reseal a Toilet

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   Use these step-by-step instructions to easily remount and reseal a toilet in no time.

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

2. 52. How to Maintain a Humidifier

   

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   These step-by-step instructions show how to clean and maintain a whole-house humidifier to prepare for the winter months.

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 53. How to Install a UV Purifier

   

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   Adding a UV purifier to an air handler is a great way to decrease the dust in a home. Learn how to install a purifier with these step-b...

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy

4. 54. How to Seal an Attic Duct

   

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   Securing existing ductwork in the attic will help with eliminating dust in a house. Learn how to repair a leaking duct and seal it for ...

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

5. 55. How to Install a New Thermostat

   

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   DIY's Finders Fixer's shows how to install a new thermostat.

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

6. 56. How to Add a Lock to a Sliding Glass Door

   

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   Door pins will help make your sliding glass doors more secure. Here's how to install one.

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

7. 57. How to Fix a Sticky Door

   

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   Step-by-step instructions for fixing a sticky door.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

8. 58. How to Seal Gaps in a Home

   

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   Learn how to create a natural barrier against penetrating winds by sealing three common air gaps around the home with these easy step-b...

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

9. 59. How to Secure a Sliding House

   

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   These step-by-step instructions show how to secure a sliding house by backfilling under the deck, securing the deck posts and building ...

   Time:

   Month

   Cost:

   $15000 to $25000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

10. 60. How to Fix Creaky Floors

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    Home Inspector Rick Yeager explains how to fix creaky floors.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $1 to $50

    Difficulty:

    Moderate