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How to Replace Shoe Molding (2:52)
Shoe molding is the wooden molding placed where cabinets and walls touch the hardwood flooring below them. Over time, this molding can get pretty beaten up -- but replacing ...

11 Ratings

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The Right Way to Touch Up Scuffed Wall Paint (2:20)
Walls can get scuffed up and nicked over time, but opening an old can of paint probably won't get the job done right. Learn the right way, step-by-step.

37 Ratings

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How to Keep Your Dryer Working Its Best (1:32)
Some folks only clean out their dryer's lint trap, but there are other areas you should check to keep your dryer working its best. David Lupberger shows other places to check ...

58 Ratings

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How to Stop a Toilet from Flooding Your House (1:30)
The old "open the reservoir tank" trick is only temporary. Here's the safest way to keep your toilet from flooding your home, and what to watch for in homes older than 20 ...

17 Ratings

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Electrical Problems? How to Reset Your Breakers (0:51)
Ever had a hair dryer stop working? It may not be the dryer. ServiceMagic shows what to check if you think your power has gone out. (Always use caution and consider hiring a ...

3 Ratings

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Quick Tip -- You Can Save Your Favorite Lamp (1:10)
In this short video, learn how you can save your favorite lamp that's stopped working, instead of throwing it out.

8 Ratings

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How to Change a Light Switch (2:48)
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE POWER IS OFF! That's the first step in changing a light switch. David Lupberger shows the rest of the process in this short video.

3 Ratings

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How to Tape and Finish Drywall (3:32)
Learn how to turn your drywall into a real wall. In this short video, you'll see how to get your drywall ready for texture and paint.

6 Ratings

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Quick Tip -- Protect Your Basement from Water (0:56)
This quick tip shows a cheap and easy way to keep water away from your home's foundation.

8 Ratings

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Why You Should Change Your Furnace/AC Filter (3:25)
It may be one of the easiest, but most-neglected home maintenance items, but changing your air filter can save you money in the near and long term.

22 Ratings

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How to Extend the Life of Your Garage Door Opener (1:57)
Learn how easy it is to maintain and extend the life of your garage door opener. This is something you should do every six months!

10 Ratings

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How to Save Money by Checking Your Insulation (1:48)
Insulation isn't just for winter. You could save hundreds of dollars a year on your energy bill by beefing up your home's insulation.

6 Ratings

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How to Apply Texture to Drywall (2:29)
It's true-- you can texture walls yourself with some easy steps. Learn how to apply two easy forms of texture in this short video.

7 Ratings

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How to Choose The Right Picture Hanger for Drywall (3:08)
You don't want to use too small of a picture hanger, or it might pull through the drywall. On the other hand, using an unnecessarily large hanger will leave too big of a ...

8 Ratings

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Don't Hang Your Ceiling Fan Without Proper Bracing (02:32)
If you're hanging your own ceiling fan, David Lupberger shows how to make sure your ceiling fan can safely hold its weight.

28 Ratings

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How to Repair a Leaky Toilet (06:11)
A running toilet wastes water and drips all over your sanity if it's keeping you awake. ServiceMagic.com's Home Improvement Expert, David Lupberger, shows how to repair a ...

57 Ratings

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How to Patch Drywall (02:33)
It's not as hard as you think! Home Improvement Expert David Lupberger shows how to patch a hole in your drywall in this step-by-step instructional video.

84 Ratings

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