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Welcome to Do–it–yourself–help, here you'll find pictorial guides for interior painting and decorative faux painting, drywall repair and finishing, plaster repair, house wiring diagrams, home improvement tools and materials guides as well as cleaning tips for surfaces all around the house.


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Painting and Faux Finishing Guides

All our painting tutorials include lots of pictures and step by step instructions. Find guides for painting walls and faux painting projects like sponge painting and crackle furniture finishes, decorative painting projects like wall stripes as well as helpful tips for paint touch–up, painting high ceilings, painting kitchen cabinets and many more room painting projects.

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Drywall and Plaster Repair Guides

Learn wall repair techniques for skim coating and drywall finishing. Our repair guides for drywall and plaster walls and ceilings include water damage repair, repair for paint bubbles and torn drywall paper as well as repair for wall holes of any size.

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Home Electrical Wiring Guides

Find lots of wiring diagrams for switches and receptacles, 3 way switches, as well as pictures and instructions for fishing new wiring behind baseboard and through walls, installing new framing for a ceiling fixture, splicing wires and more.

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Home Remodeling Guides

These remodeling project guides include plenty of pictures and step by step instructions for framing interior walls, framing for doors and windows, installing doors and windows, installing crown molding, crown molding lighting and custom molding ideas.

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Home Improvement Tool Guides

Find tool guides for diy projects including saws and sanders, materials and tools for repairing and painting walls, plumbing and electrical tools.

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Home Repair Guides

See our repair guides to fix rotted wood and squeaky floors, double hung windows and leaky pipes. Also find guides for choosing and using wall anchors, household adhesives and cleaning solutions.