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If your door won’t close properly, the strike plate (the opening that the door should click into) is probably not aligned correctly. Learn DIY home repair tips on how to repair a defective door latch in this free online home improvement video.

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My boyfriend and I are renovating our new condo. A couple things we just can’t do with out a contractor but we’re looking to cut down renovation costs by doing things ourselves (for example: painting). Is it hard to install cabinetry or bathroom fixtures (vanities/sink tops) if you have no handy skills. Any suggestions from anyone experienced in do-it yourself projects would be greatly appreciated.

I agree with Corduroy again. Anything that would need "handy skills" would also need TOOLS, which while necessary, can get expensive. When I worked at Home Depot I wouldn’t recommend folks do too much to their houses that involve complicated or potentially catastrophic plumbing or electrical issues. Things that most people can do with a little instruction are changing light switches, electrical outlets, and thermostats. Obviously, most of us can paint, though not as fast as professionals. Other projects are: replacing door hardware, cabinet hardware, wallpaper, bathroom accessories, curtains and blinds, closet organizers, and shower heads. You can hang things from flat screens to pictures.

Start a tool collection: a good stud finder, vise grip and other pliers, hammer, set of decent screwdrivers, metric and standard allen wrench and Torx (star) sets, small socket set with wrenches, level (not a laser unless you buy a good one), metal putty knife, small pry bar, tape measure, eventually a cordless drill (they have a clutch so you can put screws in without breaking them), and a set of jeweler’s screwdrivers (they seem to come in handy for everything from toilet paper holders to eyeglasses). Probably more information than you wanted.

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Get easy DIY tips on how to install carpet on steps or stairs in your house in this free online home improvement video.

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I have huge windows that allow enormous amounts of sunlight in. And it gets hot as all can be in here. Contact paper is out of the question. The mess to take off in the winter would be crazy due to wanting the sunlight in the winter. I found rolls of solar screen 48" x 25 ft. at Home depot online, for $78. Now, that’s just the roll, and I’m not paying $200-$300 per window (which is 48" X 80") for a custom made screen. Do you think I could simple use double sided tape to hold them up against the windows for the summer. I only want to cover 2 windows. And the whole entire window won’t be covered, just the middle. I have two small windows on the side that I want to be able to open. The curtains I have will be enough to cover those. I’m not too worried about looks. Just an extremely cheap and effective way to prevent this insane heat. I am home improvement illiterate! Sorry and THANKS!!!!
My windows are very small, so I have to use very small air conditioners, 5000 b.t.u. I know those are large windows but the parts that actually open are very small. It is an old home and the other windows are just as small. I do plan on installing 2 more in the house since it is all open, even the upstairs to the downstairs, I would like to take care of the excess heat coming in first. So hanging with double sided tape would work you are saying, correct?

you have a very good idea also look into thermal sided drapes. keeping the sun out is the main objective. ceiling fans and air conditioners with very high btu’s help also, good luck.

i am a cashier in a home improvement store….

So one day there was this guy whom came to my cash register im like "Hey, Did U find Everything OK"

He says " Hmmm,, I don’t know, Did U find everything OK?"

LOL…. do u think he was flirting??

(he’s been the store more than a few times)

Or maybe just a little creepy.?? I remember one time I was walking to my car & he was in his car & started waving & smiling.

Does he wear a wedding ring?

He is probably flirting, but just the same, Pay Attention.

He smiled and waved from his vehicle. That was it?

Probably flirting, again Pay Attention

I am looking for a grant for home improvement and one for education. I have found the government web site but I don’t understand how to use it. Can anyone make this easier?

Schools are the best place to get grant information for education. Not sure about grants to fix your house. I would think that you would need to have special needs or the house itself is special before you would qualify.

Im 19 and currently working at a telemarketing place for home improvement remodeling (http://www.homeimprovementking.com)
i set appointments for free in home estimates and make 13 an hour and $80 each sale
my goal is to make a better salary and buy a house here in california within 4-5 years.
Should i quit my job to be a car salesman?
Also how easy is it to get a job as a car salesman and how should i apply for the position?

If you know another route i should go please let me know.

First off anyone who thinks the car business if bad obviously never worked in it. they are stories heard from somewhere and because of that give us car salesman a bad rep. I’m 20 years old living in Texas and have been selling car for 2 1/2 years and couldn’t be happier. i make over $60,000 a year. no its not hard to apply you just want to have to sell cars bad enough. the hours are a little rough so if you have kids think twice. if your single go for it. it is not as cutthroat as people say it just depends on where you work. our sales team has been together for over two years and have alot of respect for each other. and a car sale should be no more than two hours. if i takes 4- 6 hours he is probably not doing enough fact finding with the customer or putting them on the wrong vehicle which slows you down alot. try it out you’ll know if its right for you.

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