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Home Improvement Calendar
Monthly Reminders
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Keep your
house in tiptop shape year round! We've compiled all those
necessary, but easy to forget, seasonal tasks in this handy
Homestore.com Home Improvement Calendar.
So go ahead, throw out your "job jar." Rip up your "to
do" list. Take that string off your finger. Whether it's
time to clean the barbecue grill or replace the batteries
in your smoke detector – we won't let you forget your chores.
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Planning Tools
Tool Dictionary
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Hacksaw or handsaw? Electric demolition hammer or demolition hammer?
Adjustable or locking pliers? Tool selection can be mesmerizing.
But fix-it experts know: the right tool used right can make
a tough job easier. That's why Homestore.com's tool dictionary
provides a comprehensive list of devices, and matches them
to their tasks. This handy reference also includes instructions
for safe and proper usage so you'll complete your job with
a minimum of aches and heartache.
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Knowing How
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Even
if you've already tackled every imaginable remodeling and
repair task, there's probably something you didn't know or
forgot. Use our How-To-Guides as a convenient resource to
boost your expertise or refresh your memory. Has it been a
while since you fixed a sink? Our guides provide helpful tips
and pitfalls to avoid when serving as your own plumber. We'll
also tell you how to add wiring, fix a roof, unclog a gutter
and solve a variety of other common problems.
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Pick a Calculator
Calculators
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Worried you'll buy too much? Don't mind measuring but can't stand
math? Homestore.com's Home Improvement Calculators can save
you time and money on your next remodeling project. Plug in
the dimensions of your space and you can pinpoint paint and
material needs – right down to the last tile.
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Room Design
Design a Room Tool
You can also punch in the dimensions of a couch or chair you've
been eyeing and the size of the room to see if it will fit.
With our Design a Room Tool, you can add doors, windows and
fireplaces at your whim. Or you can lay out your ideal living
room, change your mind and then return to your original plan
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Appliances
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| DO-IT-YOURSELF TIP |
Cleaning a painted
surface: Gloss or semi-gloss enamel paints are less likely
to be damaged by cleaning than is flat latex paint. Test your
cleaning solution in an inconspicuous corner first. If the color
and finish look the same (but cleaner) go ahead and clean the
rest of the surface.
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