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Fundamentals of Home Maintenance: From Repairs to Renovations

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<p>From routine upkeep to major renovations, learn the basics of home maintenance to keep your house in order.</p>

Syllabus

  • 01: Home Repairs, Upgrades, and Beautification
  • 02: Understanding Home Plumbing
  • 03: How to Unclog a Drain
  • 04: Installing a Bathroom Faucet
  • 05: Decorative Yard Plantings
  • 06: How to Fix a Toilet
  • 07: Replacing a Toilet
  • 08: Garbage Disposal Repair and Replacement
  • 09: Home Electricity: Installing a Dimmer
  • 10: How to Replace an Electrical Outlet
  • 11: Replacing an Interior Light Fixture
  • 12: Replacing an Exterior Light Fixture
  • 13: Changing Air Filters and Vents
  • 14: Installing a Smart Thermostat
  • 15: Building a Vegetable Box
  • 16: Installing Home Insulation
  • 17: Hanging Drywall with Ease
  • 18: Interior Maintenance: Drywall Patching
  • 19: Painting Interiors
  • 20: Sealing Things Up: Caulking
  • 21: Interior Upgrades: Wall-Mounting a TV
  • 22: Hanging Shelves
  • 23: Hanging a Mirror
  • 24: Replacing Door Hardware
  • 25: Installing a Smart Deadbolt
  • 26: Installing Window Blinds
  • 27: Replacing Wall Baseboards
  • 28: Adding a New Kitchen Backsplash
  • 29: Inspecting and Cleaning a House Foundation
  • 30: Patching Stucco
  • 31: Decorative Lawn Edges and Lighting
  • 32: Laying New Sod
  • 33: Cleaning a Rain Gutter and Downspout
  • 34: Power-Washing the House and Walkway
  • 35: Exterior Paint Touch-Ups
  • 36: Weather-Stripping a Door
  • 37: How to Repair a Broken PVC Sprinkler Pipe
  • 38: Assembling a Lawn-Tool Organizer
  • 39: Overhead Garage Storage
  • 40: Renovating a Wet Bar
  • 41: Your Essential Toolbox
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