Cole Hardware How-to articles


	How-to articles: instructional material for do-it-yourself projects

Electrical

Adding a new circuit breaker to the main service panel

Replacing an existing fixture with a ceiling fan

Installing a ceiling fan

Ceiling fan/light: wiring

Do you need a 15- or 20-amp receptacle?

Electrical switch types

Home wiring systems

Installing an exterior outlet

Installing an outdoor light fixture on a wall

Wiring a single-pole dimmer switch

Replacing a lamp or appliance cord

Replacing a light socket and switch

Replacing a thermostat

Replacing an electrical receptacle

Installing wall or ceiling fixtures

Installing or repairing electric switches

Decks

How to plan a deck part 1

How to plan a deck part 2

How to apply finish to your deck

Applying a water sealant to your deck

Drywall

Creating an access panel in drywall

Cutting openings in drywall

Patching a hole in drywall using wire mesh

Gardening

Planting basics

Taking care of your lawn

Fences

Building chain link fence

Building wood fences

Planning and Designing

Planning and designing a bathroom

Planning a kitchen

Designing a kitchen

Safety

Carbon monoxide detectors

Installing a battery-operated smoke detector

Installing a cylinder lockset

Installing a deadbolt lock

Installing bathroom safety grab bars

Weatherstripping

Weatherstripping a garage door

Weather-tight doors

Window weatherstripping

Plumbing

Adding a water softener to your water supply system

Replacing a leaky kitchen sink strainer

Replacing a shower head

Replacing a shower head with a hand-held shower unit

Attaching a hand-held shower unit to your tub spout

Cleaning a faucet aerator

Clearing clogged sink and tub traps

Clearing clogged strainers and stoppers

Clearing clogged toilets

Connecting a waste-wisposal unit to your sink

Connecting copper pipe

Connecting plastic pipe

Flush tank problems: when the tank is full but won't flush

Flush tank problems: when the tank won't fill

Flush tank problems: when the toilet Is noisy

Flush tank problems: when the toilet runs constantly

Flush tank problems: when the water level is too high or too low

Flush tank problems: when there are splashing sounds inside the tank

Home plumbing systems

Plumbing Tools

Putting in a new kitchen faucet

Repairing a leak at the base of a toilet bowl

Repairing a leak between the toilet tank and bowl

Repairing a leak in a toilet's water-supply line

Repairing a leaky lavatory drain line

Unstopping clogged drains, toilets and sewers

Replacing sink, bath and shower faucets

Repairing faucets and valves

Repairing Toilets

Power Tools

Chain saw safety and use

Choosing and using power tools

Choosing drill bits

Choosing the correct extension cord and outlet for outdoor power equipment

Handy drilling tips and techniques

Handy router tips and techniques

Installation and Maintenance

Installing a dryer vent

Installing a humidifier

Installing a kitchen range receptacle

Installing a kitchen sink

Installing a mailbox: all-in-one plastic units

Installing a mailbox: box and post

Installing a mailbox: box, post and post support

Installing a mailbox: mounting a mailbox on a wall

Installing a sump pump

Installing a window air conditioner

Installing a garage door opener

Replacing water heaters

Installing a bath vent

Installing door sill weatherstripping

Using ladder jacks

Window maintenance

How To maintain an asphalt driveway

Installing plastic laminate counter tops

Laying resilient floor tile

Laying sheet vinyl floor covering

Applying and repairing shingles

Working with moulding

Tips for maintaining your home

Adjusting a closet door

Patching and sealing your asphalt driveway

Patching concrete steps

Caulking gaps and joints

Repairing a doorbell

Sealing a masonry wall

Sealing asphalt

Paint and Wallpaper

Preparing walls for paint

Painting walls

Painting an exterior with latex

Correcting common painting problems

How to make painting easier

Paint and varnish removal

Removing wallpaper

How to hang wallpaper

Wood Finishes

Applying shellac, varnish and polyurethane wood finishes

Applying water-based wood finishes

Choosing a clear wood finish

Filling holes in wood

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