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Using Pop Rivets, Stable & Long Lasting Joints

Pop rivets are useful for joining sheet metal or thin materials together. A well installed pop rivet...
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Wiring A Plug

Wiring a plug is relatively easy once you have identified the wires by their color. Household plugs around...
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​ Hang A Picture Or Mirror

Hanging pictures, mirrors, even mirrors cut to size and art around your home adds height to each room...
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​ Screws in a Concrete or Masonry Wall

Using screws to hang or mount pictures, shelves and your TV on a brick or concrete wall...
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Which Drill Bit To Use

There are four primary types of drill bits which you will use around the house, they are...
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How To Fix a Dripping Tap or Faucet

A leaking or dripping tap or faucet is a nuisance; it wastes water, looks unsightly and the...
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