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How to Drill a Hole Without a Bit You don’t always need power tools to hang photos. Here’s how to set a screw without a power drill: Find a nail. Locate a nail that is smaller than your screw. Puncture your wall. Drive the nail into the wall far enough to make a hole. Remove…

4 Steps to Drilling a Straight Hole Get two old pieces of wood from your local home improvement store. Glue the two pieces of wood at a 90-degree angle using wood glue. Let it dry. Use the corner as a guide for your drill bit next time you drill.

Non-Permanent Way to Hang Curtains Worried about installing permanent curtains? Use this quick hack get the look you want without long-lasting changes: Make your measurements. Cut out a corner of a square piece of paper or cardboard to match the corner of the windows. Choose your height. Decide the height you want the curtains and…

Steps for Stripping Paint Off Wood Furniture Old or damaged stains can ruin the look of your furniture. Use this quick guide to update any tired furniture around your house: Gather your tools. This job will require a paint brush, paint scraper, wire brush, wood stripper, safety glasses, gloves, a hand or circular sander and…

Tips for Cleaning Outside Windows Dirty exterior windows can detract from the beauty of your home. Use this quick how-to to keep your windows crystal clear: Mix your cleaning agent. Mix three ounces of dishwasher rinse aid, four tablespoons of isopropyl alcohol, one-fourth cup of ammonia and one-fourth cup of dishwasher detergent. Add water. Add…

Preventing roof and gutter damage is simple. Follow these three easy tips: Install gutter guards. Gutter guards limit the amount of leaves and sticks that accumulate in your gutters. Gutter guards come in snap and flexible models. Clean your gutters. Clean your gutters in the fall and spring to prevent clogs. You can also hire…

New Home Investments Buying a new home is exciting. These four tips will help you enjoy your investment for years to come:   Landscaping: $3,279. Attractive landscaping will help you feel more at home and improve the aesthetics and value of your property. New wood fencing: $2,485. Replacing rotten or damaged fencing will boost the…

4 Tips for Home Improvement Projects Summer isn’t the only time to update your home. Here are a few improvements perfect for the winter months: Get rid of drafts. Check your windows and doors for drafts. Run a bead of caulk around any leaky areas. Maintain your garbage disposal. Run cold water when using your…

Keep Pipes from Freezing Frozen pipes can burst and cause thousands of dollars in damage. Adding pipe insulation is an affordable solution to this problem. Here’s how to keep your pipes safe: Insulate your outdoor faucets. Purchase an outdoor faucet cover and place it over your exterior faucets. Insulate your interior pipes. Cut insulation to…

How to Hang Holiday Lights Hanging holiday lights can be difficult. Here’s a quick how-to to get you started: Hire a pro. Hiring a pro will save you time and ensure professional-looking lighting. A pro will also help you avoid a potentially dangerous installation. Most professional lighting installations cost $378. Hang your own lights. Use…