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Top 6 Home Repair Tutorials

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Here's a handy "Top Pick" list of my favorite tutorials for Home Repair covering a wide range of subjects.

They each come with a Difficulty Rating, a List of Required Tools and Materials and clear, easy to follow step by step instructions.

Hope you enjoy them!

1. Repairing a Small Hole in Drywall

A hole in the wall is a common problem caused by doorknobs, kids, toys and other elements of home life. This helpful step by step tutorial will tell you how to make a quick and easy repair of a small hole in drywall.

2. Upgrade an Older 2 Prong Outlet With a New GFI Receptacle

This tutorial will guide you through a simple way to upgrade the safety of any 2 prong outlet into a safe GFI receptacle.

3. Cleaning Gutters and Downspouts

This tutorial guides you through the proper way to clean gutters and downspouts with some very helpful hints along the way. Not every situation is the same!

4. How To Test for Carbon Monoxide in the Home

Without question the most common safety issue in homes is the presence of a silent killer called Carbon Monoxide. Learn how to protect your family for under $5!

5. Replacing a Deck Board or Plank

This step by step guide walks you through how to replace a damaged or rotted deck plank or board and make the repair look like the pros!

6. How to Unclog a Sink

At some time one of your sinks will get clogged. This tutotial will walk you through all the ways to fix it. Chemical cleaners? READ THIS FIRST!

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