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Easy-to-fix plumbing problems; tips for do-it-yourselfer

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A toilet continues to run long after it is flushed due to problems with the flapper, the black rubber stopper that seals the hole in the water tank. Either the flapper chain needs shortened or the flapper needs replaced. Instructions for fixing a leaky faucet are also provided.

Author: Simpson, Pat
Publisher: August Home Publishing Company
Publication Name: Workbench
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0043-8057
Year: 1996
Maintenance and repair, Faucets, Plumbing, Toilets

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I don't enjoy painting: tips for do-it-yourselfers

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Preparation is an essential step in creating a quality, long-lasting paint job. Filling holes and cracks on wood surfaces ensures a smooth, painted finish. Spackle or drywall compound should be used to fill low spots on new drywall before painting.

Author: Simpson, Pat
Publisher: August Home Publishing Company
Publication Name: Workbench
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0043-8057
Year: 1996
Wood, Decoration and finishing, Dry wall, Painting, Painting (Art)

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Make it easy on yourself: tips for do-it-yourselfers

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Tips for do-it-yourselfers include recycling pantyhose for tomato ties and other uses, storing paintbrushes and rollers in the freezer after use, finding a stud with a magnet, and building a fan to rid a workshop of sawdust.

Author: Simpson, Pat
Publisher: August Home Publishing Company
Publication Name: Workbench
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0043-8057
Year: 1996
Do-it-yourself work, Do it yourself work

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