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Watch this video from This Old House to learn how add stairway headroom. Steps:

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to unclog a toilet. Steps:1. Press the plunger down into the toilet until it's fully compressed.2. Quickly pull up on the plunger handle to suck the blockage free; repeat, if necessary.3. For stubborn clogs, insert the end of a closet auger into the toilet bowl.4. Crank the handle on the closet auger to force the flexible cable through clog

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to repair a pressure assisted toilet. Steps:

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to plant a tree in poor soil. Steps:

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to prune a privet hedge. Steps:

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to transplant a tree. Steps:

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to change your water heater anode rod. Steps:

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install an instantaneous water heater. Steps:1 Use template to mark position of vent hole on exterior wall of basement.2 Bore center pilot hole for vent using a 3/8-inch-diameter masonry bit.3 Cut vent hole through wall using large-diameter masonry hole saw; check installation instructions for exact hole diameter.4 Using black iron pipe, run new gas line from gas meter to heater location.5 Mount water heater to wall using brackets and bolts...

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to replace window sash cords. Steps:

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to insulate the window weight pockets. Removing and replacing the window trim is the only hard part of this project.

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install window trim. This requires good carpentry skills and ample patience.

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to fill gaps in a wood floor. This project doesn't require any specialized skills, but it does require a lot of patience.

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to replace faucets and drains. The difficulty of this project depends on the condition of the plumbing

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to build wall cubbies. This project is pretty easy because all the pieces are made with simple square cuts.

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to replace a shower pan. This project requires advanced plumbing skills and demolition work.

Watch this video to learn how to square lumber in seven steps.

Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how to use the concrete mixing paddle tools.

Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn proper use and function of concrete grinders on decorative concrete floors.

Tampers are used to push large aggregate and rocks into the concrete surface. Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how to use this tool to place concrete that has large aggregate or what is called a harsh mix.

Pump sprayers are used to apply stains & sealers to decorative concrete surfaces. Watch this video from the Concrete Network to get various tips & techniques on selecting the right sprayer for each type of job.