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How to Crimp Wire Terminals and Butt Connectors
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How to Crimp Wire Terminals and Butt Connectors

What are wire terminals? There are various types of wire, or crimp, terminals. They’re typically used to connect a single wire to an electric device, multiple wires to a single device, or to fuse one or more wires together.

How to Use Wire Cutters
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How to Use Wire Cutters

There are a few tools you’ll need to begin working with wires. Most of these tools are considered pliers, which are tools that help you bend, strip and cut wire. They can be important to have on hand, especially when you’re trying to complete a job safely.

How to Sharpen Wire Cutters or Find a Pair that Works
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How to Sharpen Wire Cutters or Find a Pair that Works

Need to know when it’s time to sharpen your wire cutters? If you’re asking yourself this, there’s a good chance that yours are already becoming less and less effective. While there’s no specific way to know how to tell if your wire cutters need sharpening, here are some reasons why your wire cutters

A Guide to Evaporative Coolers
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A Guide to Evaporative Coolers

What are evaporative air coolers, how do they work, and in what climate do they work best? Also, what is the difference between evaporative coolers and air conditioners? This article is your complete guide to deciding whether or not an evaporative cooler is right for you.

How to Clean Paint Brushes
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How to Clean Paint Brushes

An investment in good paint brushes is worth it, but only if you take the time to clean them regularly. Professional painters swear by quality brushes—many even prefer certain brands over others—because they glide smoother on surfaces and are easier to clean compared with bargain basement ones.

How to Install and Maintain Bathroom Faucets
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How to Install and Maintain Bathroom Faucets

Installing a bathroom faucet is a project that can intimidate even the most seasoned of DIYers. But with proper planning and the right tools, anyone can update their sink or replace a leaky faucet—no professionals required.

How to Dispose of Light Bulbs
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How to Dispose of Light Bulbs

With so many different types of light bulbs on the market—from incandescent to fluorescent to LED—it can be unclear how to dispose of specific bulbs once they burn out. If you’re throwing all of your bulbs straight into the trash, you could be unknowingly contributing to environmental issues.

Solving Common Window Air Conditioner Issues
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Solving Common Window Air Conditioner Issues

Window air conditioners are portable and simple to use. They’re ideal for small spaces and often the most convenient way to cool down a room, without doing a major installation. Learn some basic maintenance tips you can use once you’ve decided to install a window air conditioner.

How to Bend Conduit
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How to Bend Conduit

You need patience when learning to bend conduit. It's not a particularly easy skill to learn quickly, especially with the variety of bends possible. It takes time to become skillful at it. Be patient, don't become frustrated, and in time your skills will improve.

How to Replace/Install Linear Fluorescent Lights
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How to Replace/Install Linear Fluorescent Lights

Linear fluorescent lights (LFLs) are a staple in offices, schools, hospitals, warehouses, and a wide variety of other commercial buildings because of their efficiency, long life, and relatively low up-front cost.

How to Run/Fish Electrical Wire
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How to Run/Fish Electrical Wire

Once conduit is in place, or if you plan to install a new electrical outlet in a wall, you'll need to run or "fish" electrical wiring. While it can seem to be a daunting task, running electrical building wire can be done with a little patience and the right tools to effectively complete the job.

How to Cut Wire Without Wire Cutters
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How to Cut Wire Without Wire Cutters

Wire cutters can help you make fast, clean cuts in most types of wire including copper, brass, steel, building wire, and others. But what if you don't have a wire cutter handy? While it's not recommended, there are some alternative ways to cut wire without a wire cutter.

How to Clean and Store Paint Rollers
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How to Clean and Store Paint Rollers

Being prepared with the right tools and materials will allow you to clean your DIY painting supplies to ensure they're ready to reuse on job after job. And paying a little extra for good-quality supplies means they'll last longer to save on having to replace them frequently.

How to Repair a Leaky Faucet
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How to Repair a Leaky Faucet

Repairing and putting a stop to a leaky faucet isn't difficult if you know what type of faucet you're dealing with and follow a few simple steps. When done with this DIY project you'll undoubtedly be pleased with the results, while also preserving your sanity by eliminating the incessant dripping.

How to Test a Fuse
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How to Test a Fuse

A fuse is a safety device designed to provide protection for an electrical circuit. To test one, use a multimeter and touch the meter's test leads to either end of the fuse at the terminal points.

How to Aerate a Lawn
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How to Aerate a Lawn

Regular maintenance goes a long way in creating a thicker, healthier lawn. Applying fertilizer and weed-and-feed compounds, watering, mowing, and trimming regularly all lead to a healthy-looking yard with beautiful curb appeal.