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Home Maintenance : How to Use a Volt-Ohm Meter Safely

To safely use a volt-ohm meter, make sure the right settings are in place and pay attention to the black and red colors. Learn more about using a volt-ohm meter safely with tips from a general...

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Home Maintenance : How to Use a Speed Square

Speed squares are used to measure straight lines or angles, especially when cutting wood or sheet rock. Find out more about using speed squares with tips from a general contractor in this free home...

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Tools & Home Maintenance : How to Tell if a Circuit Breaker Is Bad

Signs that a circuit breaker is bad include a breaker that has been tripped, or one that has had problems being reset. Determine if a circuit has shorted or if a breaker is defective with help from a...

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Home Improvement & Maintenance : How to Troubleshoot a Dishwasher

If a dishwasher isn’t working properly, the first thing to do is to check if someone put a pan or lid over the spray arm in the center of the dishwasher. Find out how paper can get trapped in the small...

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Home Repair : How to Replace Cracked Tile

Replace cracked tile floor tiles using a grout scraper, pry bar, hammer and safety glasses. Learn how to replace cracked floor tile using the home repair tips in this free video. Expert: Ryan Parker...

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Home Repair & Maintenance : How to Use a Caulking Gun

Use a caulking gun by first cutting the spout off. Learn how to use a caulking gun using the home remodeling tips from the owner of a construction company in this free video. Expert: Ryan Parker...

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Home Repair & Maintenance : How to Replace a Garbage Disposal

In order to replace a garbage disposal, remove the old unit after turning off the power supply to the garbage disposal unit. Learn about checking for leaks when replacing a garbage disposal with help...

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Home Repair & Maintenance : How to Replace a Fluorescent Lightbulb

Replace a fluorescent lightbulb taking care not to break the bulb. Learn how to replace a fluorescent lightbulb using the home maintenance tips from the owner of a construction company in this free...

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Home Improvement & Maintenance : About 100 Amp House Wiring

When looking at the wiring of a house, 100 amp wiring refers to the amount of amperage that is available for the entire house in its circuitry. Find out why the breakers on a 100 amp service panel may...

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Home Repair & Maintenance : How to Restring a Weed Eater

The first steps in restringing a weed eater are unplugging it, pulling out the spool and finding out what size trimmer line to use. Avoid winding weed eater line too tightly or too loosely with help...

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