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How to make a Furoshiki Japanese grocery bag

Learn how to make a Furoshiki bag, a method used by the Japanese for centuries to carry just about anything you can imagine, from food, groceries, boxes, bottles... even watermelons.

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How to use and dial the rotary telephone

Remember the old days before laptop computers and cellular phones? Remember a time before those retro-looking push button home phones? Think back, way back to the use of rotary phones. Jump back in time with ...

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How to use hydroponics for your homemade garden system

This is a pretty great and cheap homemade hydroponics system. Hydroponics systems are a great way to save water and grow some great plants.

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How to build a bird raft for your garden pond

Construct a bird raft for your pond with the BBC's Gardener's World. Not only is the raft pretty, but it could also potentially create a haven and nesting area for birds in your garden.

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How to unclog a drain with a household hack

Retrieve anything you've dropped down the drain with this simple tip. No pipe wrenches or plumbers needed. Family Hack brings you this how to video on unclogging a drain using a vacuum cleaner!

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How to clear a clogged drain with This Old House

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to clear a clogged drain. Steps: 1. Clear toilet clogs with a plunger; press plunger ...more

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How to convert a 3 handle tub & shower valve to 1 handle

If you are looking to update the look of your bathroom, or just want a ...more

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How to create zones in a hot water system with This Old House

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to create zones in a ...more

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How to cut a PVC pipe with a nylon string

Sometimes, it is not convenient to use a hack saw especially if what you need to cut is in a tight space and at a weird angle like a ...more

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How to cut and join plastic pushfit pipes

Learn how to cut and join plastic pushfit piping using pushfit connectors and compression fittings. While plastic piping has its drawbacks ...more

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How to determine where electric receptacles should be placed

Following the proper electrical code for installing electrical outlets ...more

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How to fasten low voltage wiring

Tim Carter demonstrates how to fasten low voltage wire. You can work with residential low voltage wiring easily and safely after watching ...more

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How to fish wire through walls with a hanger and soda straw

Need to set extend a cable but there is a wall in the way? It's tricky ...more

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How to fix a bath sink stopper with This Old House

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to fix a bath sink stopper. Steps: 1 Pull out the old pop-up sink stopper. 2 Use an ...more

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How to fix a bathtub drain stopper with This Old House

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to fix a bathtub ...more

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How to fix a drain stopper

Bob Fenwick shows us how to repair a drain stopper on a bathtub. These are simple easy steps that can be done with a screw driver.

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How to fix a dripping tap

Female instructor demonstrates how to remove a washer from a tap to stop it from leaking. Using the tools listed in this video and turning ...more

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How to fix a gurgling vent or toilet

Bob Fenwick shows us how to diagnose and repair a gurgling vent for your house. You will need to find your vent pipes that go to your roof ...more

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How to fix a leaking radiator valve

Like taps, radiators can develop leaks. Fortunately, these are usually really easy to fix. If you are not sure how to fix a leaking radiator ...more

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How to fix a leaking waste assembly

A leaking waste assembly is usually the result of loose fittings. Learn how to fix leaks on metal and plastic waste assemblies with this ...more

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How to fix a leaking water supply tube

Even a small leak from a water supply tube can cause significant water damage. Learn a few methods to fix a leaking water supply tube with ...more

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How to fix a leaky faucet

This is a great and easy step by step video on how to fix a simple leaky faucet. It even shows you what tools are needed to complete the job ...more

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How to fix a leaky toilet

This video demonstrates how to fix a leaky toilet. From the people who brought you the Dummies instructional book series, brings you the ...more

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How to fix a loose or wobbling toilet

Usually if your toilet is wobbling or loose, it's not because of the toilet - it's because of the floor! In this video you will learn how to ...more

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How to fix a sweating toilet tank with This Old House

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to fix a sweating ...more

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How to fix a wobbly toilet with This Old House

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to fix a wobbly toilet. Steps: 1 Turn off water to toilet by closing shut-off valve. ...more

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How to flare the end of soft copper tubing

Tim Carter of Ask the Builder demonstrates how to flare the end of soft copper tubing to produces leak-proof joints. Tim explains how soft ...more

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How to flush a water heater with This Old House

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to flush your water heater. Steps: 1. Turn off electricity and water to the water ...more

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How to get a tight fit on your electrical wall outlets

Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, shows you how to get a tight ...more

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How to get wires through walls

Here’s how to get wires through walls and ceilings that are still covered in plaster. Presented by This Old Grand Rapids House in Michigan ...more

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How to help your friends and neighbors save money on energy

Spread the word: It's easy to reduce energy consumption! By sharing ...more

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How to hook up your dishwasher

Why hire a professional to install your dishwasher when you can do it yourself. In this tutorial you will learn how to hook up the water ...more

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How to inspect and clean an oil burner

Watch Big Tony the plumber show you how to check an oil burner. He answers any questions you may have regarding plumbing.

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How to install a bath tub plumbing trap

Bob meets Bob Hubbard, the plumber who is cutting into old cast-iron pipe with a snap cutter. The old P-trap is removed because the new tub ...more

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How to install a dimmer switch

Want to shake things up? Want to affect the mood? An effective way to quickly change the mood of a room is by dimming or brightening the ...more

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How to install a dishwasher

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install a dishwasher. The hardest part of this project is making the mechanical ...more

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How to install a drain plug

Learn how to install a drain plug into a sink with this interactive video from Ace Hardware.

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How to install a faucet

Learn how to install a faucet into a sink with this interactive video from Ace Hardware.

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How to install a free will shower (aka wheelchair shower)

The unit is called a free will shower. It is meant for someone who is ...more

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How to install a frost proof faucet with This Old House

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install a frost ...more

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How to install a frost-free sillcock

If you live in a colder climate, your water pipes may be susceptible to freezing. For the most part, your plumbing is safely inside the ...more

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How to install a GFCI outlet

A GFCI outlet (which stands for ground fault circuit interrupter) is a receptacle with its own built-in circuit breaker. It is intended to ...more

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How to install a hanging lamp

Upgrade your light fixture and install a new hanging lamp following these basic steps. You Will Need * A screwdriver * A pen and paper * ...more

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How to install a high efficiency toilet

Ed Begley Jr. shows us how easy it is to install a water-saving low-flow toilet. Learn step-by-step how to remove an old toilet and install ...more

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How to install a kitchen faucet in a granite countertop

Ask the Builder host Tim Carter demonstrates how to install a kitchen ...more

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How to install a kitchen sink strainer

Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, shows some step-by-step tips to help when installing a strainer into your kitchen sink. This is a great ...more

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How to install a leak-free faucet with a plastic supply tube

Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, shows the easiest way to install a ...more

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How to install a low cost lawn sprinkler with This Old House

Watch this video to learn how to install a low cost lawn sprinkler ...more

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How to install a metal waste assembly in a sink

Learn how to install a metal plastic waste assembly into a sink drain in this interactive video from Ace Hardware.

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How to install a mini air conditioner with This Old House

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install a ...more

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How to install a new shower head

This video demonstrates how to install a new shower head. From the people who brought you the Dummies instructional book series, brings you ...more

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How to install a new toilet

The next time you're remodeling or sprucing up a bathroom in your home, you might consider replacing your old toilet along with the other ...more

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How to install a pedestal sink

Mario Taormina of N. Pagano Plumbing installs a pedestal sink in the bathroom of a Manhattan Brownstone. Taormina stresses that the first ...more

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How to install a plastic waste assembly into a sink

Learn how to install a plastic waste assembly into a sink drain in this interactive video from Ace Hardware.

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How to install a plug-in ceiling light fixture

Learn how to install the safety quick light system. Watch step-by-step video instructions that demonstrate the entire process.

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Whether you're inclined to love it or leave it, you've gotta admit one thing about JC de Castelbajac's LEGO fashion line- it's fun. More 80's pop culture revival: LEGO constructed hats and LEGO ...

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