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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, Georgia [...]

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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 display the [...]

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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 awkward, [...]

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How to Fix a Leaky Shower Drain – Part 1

I must have a bit of Home Inspector in me because I look around at everything when I enter a room, including the ceiling. This is why I noticed a water stain on the drywall ceiling of the game room in the finished basement. I asked the kids and wife who frequent the game room, [...]

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How to Wire a Motion Activated Floodlight with an Insteon In-LineLinc Relay

This article illustrates how to re-wire a Heath® Zenith motion activated floodlight, model SL-5412, with an Insteon In-LineLinc Relay for automation of home lighting. You can also purchase a floodlight kit directly from SmartHome.com including the In-LineLinc. But if you want to retro-fit an existing floodlight or prefer a wider range (150° or 180°) PIR [...]

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