60 How-Tos From Finders Fixers

1. 21. How to Replace Moldy Insulation

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   Learn how to identify and remove moldy insulation and secure new insulation in its place.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

2. 22. How to Fix AC and Dryer Pipe Leaks

   

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   Follow these instructions to seal off leaky AC and dryer vent pipes.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

3. 23. How to Replace Outdated Dryer Venting

   

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   Follow these instructions to replace outdated dryer venting and eliminate a potential fire hazard.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

4. 24. How to Cover a Ceiling Crack

   

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   Step-by-step instructions for patching a ceiling crack.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

5. 25. How to Reinforce a Ceiling Beam

   

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   A step-by-step process for adding support to the center beam in the attic to keep a ceiling crack below from coming back.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 to $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

6. 26. How to Install Spacer Blocks for Ceiling Support

   

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   These steps will walk you through the process of adding wood blocking between joists in the attic to resolve a recurring ceiling crack ...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

7. 27. How to Replace Weather Stripping

   

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   These basic instructions demonstrate how to replace weather stripping in a home in order to improve energy efficiency.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 to $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

8. 28. How to Update a System with a Programmable Thermostat

   

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   Improve a home's energy efficiency with these step-by-step instructions that demonstrate how to install a programmable thermostat.

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

9. 29. How to Add Roof Insulation

   

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   These step-by-step instructions demonstrate how to install insulation in an attic using a portable insulation blower.

   Cost:

   $50 to $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

10. 30. 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