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How to Replace a Dishwasher – Part 1

This article explains how to remove an old dishwasher and install a new Frigidaire Gallery dishwasher. In addition, the old dishwasher drain PVC P-Trap is replaced by a “P-Trap with Union & Plastic Nut” for easy plumbing disassembly and clean out should I ever need it. My 9 year old dishwasher wouldn’t drain completely after [...]

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How to Repair a Leaky Roof Vent Pipe Flashing – Part 1

This tutorial explains how to diagnose and repair a roof leak caused by a cracked boot around the plumbing vent flashing. I became aware of a possible leaky roof when I noticed water stain on the drywall ceiling. The water stain occurred during a period of record rainfalls and extensive flooding in the metro Atlanta, [...]

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How to Display Adsense Ads in the WordPress Index Pages for Fresh News by WooThemes – Part 1

This tutorial explains how to display Google Adsense Ads in your WordPress post index pages to generate revenue from this prime area of web page real estate. Revenue Opportunity for Front- and Index Page Ads I use the Fresh News 2.0.7 theme by WooThemes for the primary look and feel of www.handymanhowto.com and wanted to [...]

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How to Clean Air Conditioner Evaporator Coils – Part 1

In the early 1990′s, I bought a home in south Florida and did the usual routine of hiring a Home Inspection company. Home Inspectors are worth every penny and among the many items they examine, will check the heating and cooling operation of the air conditioning units – air temperatures and general condition of the [...]

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How to Repair a Leaky PVC Pipe Joint – Part 1

Had another water stain on the basement ceiling, this time it was a leak in the washing machine PVC drain line. Two leaks on different sides of the room in the same month! Go figure! I was able to get access to the ceiling crawlspace by setting up a ladder in the closet. Access was [...]

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