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Should I Replace the Light Switches in My 1920s Craftsman?

Nathan Gilbert adjusting the hardware on a front door.

How to Change a Door Swing

Tom Silva installing crown molding above a kitchen Cabinet.

How To Add Crown Molding to a Sloped Ceiling

Turning on a sprinkler system with a key and pliers

How to Raise the Level of a Sprinkler Head

Mauro Henrique using a roller to paint the top of a rusty hand rail.

How to Refinish a Rusty Handrail