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Radiator Cover Woodworking Plans

How to build an attractive wood cabinet that will hide your radiator and enhance its efficiency.

How to Install a Sump Pump Battery-Backup System

 

Keep your basement dry, even during a power outage, with a battery backup system.

Accessible Bathroom Remodeling Projects

Learn how to create universal accessibility in a small bathroom.

How to Use Jackhammer

This tough tool is not just for tough guys.Learn how to use this powerful tool on your next demolition project.

How to Replace Your Kitchen Sink

Replacing your kitchen sink is an easy upgrade that functions well and looks good.

How to Replace a Bathroom Faucet

Though DIYers often attempt difficult remodeling jobs to save money, many recoil from tackling plumbing tasks. Sure, some plumbing projects are complex and should be referred to a professional. But you can easily replace a faucet for a fraction of what you’d pay a plumber.

Maintaining a Healthy Septic System

In a perfect world, a septic system would be a balanced, organic ecosystem that relies on gravity and bacteria to render your home's sewage harmless as it disappears underground. But in reality, the average septic system can be a messy place.

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You — yes, you — can fearlessly replace an old toilet with a more efficient one, upgrade your kitchen faucet with a pullout-spout model, install a new tub or shower and more.

The Spa Effect

Although the bathroom occupies a small area, it is a complex space. To analyze its potential for improvements, consider the various components as they fit within the classical elements of water, fire, earth and wind.

Unique Sink Drains

Installing a new sink is an opportunity to add a unique accent to your bathroom, such as a vessel sink. Keep in mind, though, that an unconventional sink may lack an overflow port — an important design difference that can pose a plumbing challenge.

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