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Need to replace a kitchen faucet? Make some drywall repairs? Fix a leaky roof? Whatever your home repair needs, the solutions to all your home improvement questions are right here. Take a look around. Whether you're a moderately skilled DIYer or a savvy home improvement expert, you'll find a huge assortment of fun do-it-yourself project ideas to enhance the value of your home. Then head to your local True Value hardware store to find all the products, tips and advice you need to get your home repair projects done right.

Prepare for Winter

Prepare for Winter

Before the seasons change, get your house ready for cold weather.

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Insulate Basement Walls

Insulate Basement Walls

Lower heating costs and keep your home warmer with an insulated basement.

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Practice Indoor Fire Safety

Practice Indoor Fire Safety

Protect your home and family with a fire safety plan.

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Winterize Your Home

Winterize Your Home

Prepare for dropping temperatures and keep warm all season long.

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Install a Mailbox

Install a Mailbox

Add a creative touch to your property with a new mailbox.

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Maintain Your Asphalt Driveway

Maintain Your Asphalt Driveway

Seal your driveway to keep it looking like new.

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Organize Your Dorm Room

Organize Your Dorm Room

These smart, easy tips will help keep collegiate clutter in its place.

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Install Baseboards and Doorstops

Repair Concrete Steps

Fix cracked, crumbling and broken concrete stairs.

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Light Your Landscape with Energy Efficiency

Light Your Landscape

For safety or aesthetics, illuminate your yard with energy efficiency.

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Install Baseboards and Doorstops

Install Baseboards and Doorstops

From simple to decorative, this architectural detail finishes any room.

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Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Improve Air Quality

Follow these steps to improve the air inside your house and breathe easy.

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Install an Underground Sprinkler System

Install A Sprinkler System

Get a lush, low-maintenance lawn with an underground sprinkler system.

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Gutter repair, gutter cleaning, gutter maintenance

Maintain Gutters and Downspouts

Get your gutters in shape for spring showers and summer storms.

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Install Your Window Trim

Installing Window Trim

Add aesthetic appeal to any room by trimming your windows.

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Stay Cool and Save Energy with a Ceiling Fan

Install Ceiling & Attic Fans

Keep the air in your home moving and keep cooling costs down.

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Install a Low Flow Plumbing Fixture to Save Water

Install Low-flow Plumbing

New fixtures in the kitchen and bath will save water and money.

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Organize Your Home  With Storage Shelves

Build Utility Storage Shelves

Get organized with these custom-made storage shelves.

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Install a Drinking Water Filter

Install a Water Filter and Save

Enjoy healthier drinking water with your own filtration system.

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Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring Cleaning

Get a jump on your spring cleaning and stay organized all year.

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Repair Your Toilet, Toilet Repair

Repair Common Toilet Problems

Before you call a plumber, try these projects to fix a problem toilet.

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Frozen pipe prevention

Prevent Frozen Pipes

Keep the winter chill from causing major damage with these simple steps.

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All the helpful Tips and Techniques to Waterproof Your basement

Basement Waterproofing

Keep your basement dry during even the wettest weather.

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Make your home safe and secure with motion-detect lighting, lighting upgrades, door locks, window protection, and window locks

Home Safety For Holiday Travel

Hitting the road for the holidays? Take these steps to keep your home secure.

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Install a doorbell - home improvement project

Install A Doorbell

A simple undertaking that can be done in under an hour.

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Prepare home for winter - furnace and chimney care

Prepare Your Home's Interior for Winter

Stay warmer and make your house more energy-efficient.

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Maintenance & Repair: Install Weather Stripping

Install Weather Stripping

Conserve energy, lower utility bills and stay warmer this winter.

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Maintenance & Repair: Indoor Fire Safety

Indoor Fire Safety

How to know where your home's "hot spots" are and keep them safe.

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Maintenance & Repair: Install a Garage Door Opener

Install a Garage Door Opener

Update a part of your house that gets used everyday – the garage.

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Maintenance & Repair: Install a Dimmer Switch

Install a Dimmer Switch

Enhance the lighting in any room in just 20-30 minutes.

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Maintenance & Repair: Maintain Your Front Door

Maintain Your Front Door

Keep your front door in great shape without spending a lot of time or money.

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Maintenance & Repair: Enhance Your Entryway

Enhance Your Entryway

Update your entryway and add visual interest and impact to your home.

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Maintenance & Repair: Create a Tile Backsplash

Create a Tile Backsplash

Make a decorative statement in your kitchen with a new tile backsplash.

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Maintenance & Repair: Minor Window Repairs

Minor Window Repairs

Simple tips and techniques to get older windows in top shape.

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Maintenance & Repair: Childproof Home

Childproof Your Home

A few simple alterations to your home will keep your child safe from harm.

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Maintenance & Repair: Energy Efficient Home

Energy Efficient Home

Making your home energy efficient is good for the planet and your wallet.

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Maintenance & Repair: Get Organized

Get Organized

Bright ideas to help organize your home in no time.

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Maintenance & Repair: Restore a Mantel

Restore a Mantel

The holidays are a great time to restore your old or damaged veneer mantel.

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Maintenance & Repair: Patch Drywall Holes

Patch Drywall Holes

Entertaining for the holidays? Now is a perfect time to repair drywall.

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Maintenance & Repair: Repair Roof Leaks

First-Aid for Roof Leaks

Fixing a leaky roof isn't as daunting as it might seem.

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Maintenance & Repair: Install a New Faucet

Install a New Faucet and Pour on the Style

A new faucet will add instant pizzazz to your kitchen or a bath.

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Maintenance & Repair: Repair Cracked Concrete

Repair Cracked Concrete

Fixing cracked sidewalks and patios adds beauty, safety and value to your home.

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Maintenance & Repair: Maximize Your Curb Appeal

Maximize Your Curb Appeal

Improve your home's appearance with just a few quick fixes and cosmetic changes.

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Maintenance & Repair: Be More Energy Efficient

Be More Energy Efficient

Energy efficient homes are cost effective homes. Making yours energy smart doesn't have to be complicated.

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Maintenance & Repair: Organize Your Garage

Organize Your Garage

Follow these simple steps to tidy-up the most disorganized room in your home.

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Maintenance & Repair: Easy Bathroom Repairs

Easy Bathroom Repairs

Repair faulty toilets, leaky faucets and broken or cracked tile with ease.

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