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ICanFixUpMyHome.com was developed to be a clearing house of knowledge for all things DIY. I've got a background as a journeyman carpenter and tend to fix things that break around the house.

My theory is that if it's something I don't know, I learn about it. If I need to buy another tool, so be it - I'll have it the next time I need it. At least I've saved the cash I would have spent on a serviceman.

Which reminds me -- I've never charged a customer for an estimate and don't have much respect for a tradesman who does. Just MHO in a nutshell. But if you have a project that you just don't want to do, I recommend using Angie's List to find a reliable contractor or handyman.

It just makes sense for like-minded DIYers to share tips on plumbing, installing laminate flooring, framing and drywall, painting, or electrical projects. So bookmark this page and come back often. We can all help each other out! Also, feel free to subscribe to the RSS feed by clicking on the little orange button on the left under the article topic list.

There are a few things I recommend leaving up to a professional. One of these is selecting and installing a trusted and affordable home security system such as a SafeMart Security System. Another task best left to a pro is a major electrical job during a remodel, which most building codes require anyway.

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Here's our most popular articles. Enjoy!

• Install a Trackless Bi-Fold Closet Door on a Laminate Floor Reader Mark Sick sent in this method he used to mount a trackless bi-fold closet door on his laminate floor. Eliminating the track is important on a floating floor system.
• Perform an Energy Audit to Lower Utility Bills Do you need an energy audit? If your electricity and gas bills are higher than they should be, or if you have an older home, you probably do.
• Understanding Home Wiring Confusing to many homeowners, the home's electrical wiring system is actually logical but must be installed and maintained according to local building codes.
• How to Thaw a Frozen Water Pipe This is not a fun job but it's one that you can't put off. Check out the tricks and tips.
• Repairing Drywall Holes This DIY guide will teach you how to repair drywall holes. Drywall repairs involve using sheetrock, drywall compound, joint tape, and drywall tools.
• Joinery with a Dovetail Joint Dovetail joints are one of the strongest corner joints used in woodworking. Why? The strength of any wood joint depends on the amount of open surface area of the two pieces being joined.
• Finishing a Concrete Slab This is article two in the concrete slab series. It covers finishing the slab by the steps of screeding, darby, edging, grooving, floating, and troweling the slab.
• Slab Forms and Concrete Pouring This is article one in the concrete slab series. It covers site preparation, form building, and pouring.

• Examining Home Siding Choices Home siding choices are made depending on homeowner preference, climate conditions, and home maintenance needs.
• Fixing Common Toilet Problems. Everyone hates this one. Don't fret though. Modern commodes are easy to troubleshoot and fix. Cheap too! Common Toilet Problems
• Shingle Roofs VS Metal Roofs Quite a decision. Shingles cost less but metal will probably outlast you, get homeowner insurance breaks, and stands up to severe weather.
• How to Frame a Basement Your basement represents an opportunity to use all the square footage in your home and increase your home equity by turning it into a game room, home theater, man cave, or craft shop.
• Plastic Materials for Woodworking Jigs Woodworking jigs come after laying out the big bucks for that new lathe, bandsaw, or table saw. They're helping tools, they're handmade, and some say they hold a cult status in the wood shop.
• Sheet Goods Materials for Woodworking Jigs A woodworking jig is just a homemade tool to make your project easier or safer. Face it, that new power tool, say, a table saw or band saw is well equiped, but we're creative folk, and there's room for improvement!
• Wood Joinery with a Finger or Box Joint Box or finger joints are a strong, simple alternative to cutting dovetail joints using a tablesaw jig.
• How to Remove a Tree Stump This article explains how to remove a tree stump easily without using a stump grinder. It’s simply a matter of methodically trenching around the stump and cutting out the roots with a nursery digging spade and a utility bar.
• How to Tape and Float Sheetrock Drywall finishing is an art form, but easily learned. This article provides step by step instructions for taping and floating (or finishing) sheetrock.
• Drywall Texturing Made Easy Have you ever wanted to give your walls a personalized and professional texture? It's easy and you dont need a drywall texture sprayer!
• Floating Laminate Floor Installation Laminate floor sales are really heating up, overtaking tile and carpet. Learn how to install it!
• Repair Sheetrock Seams Cracks in your drywall can be caused by many things, including foundation problems. Fixing them is easy though, just tape and float.
• Residential Wind Turbines Generating your own electricity saves money on utility bills and takes advantage of sustainable resources.
• How to Cut and Install Baseboard No wall corner is perfect, but with a keen eye, a bit of practice, and a coping saw in hand, you’ll be slapping up baseboard like a pro in no time!