DIY Projects & Ideas

How to Clean & Repair Gutters

How to Clean & Repair Gutters

Learn how to effectively clean, repair and maintain your gutters and downspouts (3 Steps) as well as maintain them (5 Steps) using this DIY guide.

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Rising Waters: How to Keep Your Home Safe from Flood Damage

Rising Waters: How to Keep Your Home Safe from Flood Damage

At True Value, we made a complete guide on how to prevent flooding at home. Find the best ways to prevent flooding and more disaster preparedness.

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How to Fix a Toilet: Easy Repairs

How to Fix a Toilet: Easy Repairs

Learn how to repair your toilet with this DIY guide from True Value.

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7 Tips to Decorate Safely for the Holidays

7 Tips to Decorate Safely for the Holidays

Learn more about safety during the holiday season with tips for decorations, creating a fire plan, electrical safety, and more with this DIY guide.

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Guide to Lawn Mower Safety and Maintenance

Guide to Lawn Mower Safety and Maintenance

Lawn Mowers can make tidying your lawn a super easy task if well used. Check our guide on lawn mower safety and check if you need lawn mower maintenance

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Budget Friendly Style: Roll-Up Window Blinds

Budget Friendly Style: Roll-Up Window Blinds

I like to decorate with style, but most of the time “stylish” equals “cha-ching… cha-ching”. Instead of looking at that as an obstacle to decorating, I have found that keeping an open mind can lead to budget-friendly style where you least expect it. When I was browsing TrueValue.com recently, I came across these white blinds.

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How to Install Outdoor Floodlights

How to Install Outdoor Floodlights

Learn how to install floodlights outdoors by choosing the right locations, finding nearby power sources, and connecting power with this 5 step DIY guide.

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Water Softeners: The Ultimate Guide

Water Softeners: The Ultimate Guide

Water softeners help you reduce soap usage by reducing cations in water. Find out how a water softener system works, how to maintain it, and more!

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Snow Blower Buying Guide: Which Type of Snow Blower Is Best?

Snow Blower Buying Guide: Which Type of Snow Blower Is Best?

There are multiple devices you can use to remove snow from your property, such as snow blowers and snow throwers. Know the differences with our complete guide.

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Chainsaw Maintenance & Safety

Chainsaw Maintenance & Safety

Learn about proper chainsaw maintenance and how to safely use a chainsaw with this DIY guide from True Value.

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How to Prevent or Thaw Frozen Pipes

How to Prevent or Thaw Frozen Pipes

Prevent frozen pipes (6 Steps) as well as repair or thaw pipes that are frozen in danger of bursting (4 Steps) by using this DIY guide from True Value.

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How to Hang a Chandelier

How to Hang a Chandelier

5 Steps - Learn how to safely hang a chandelier or pendant light in your home by shutting off the power and removing existing fixtures when installing new heavy lights.

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How to Install a Lockset & Deadbolt

How to Install a Lockset & Deadbolt

4 Steps - Learn how to secure locks and update your door with a new lockset and deadbolt with this do-it-yourself guide from True Value.

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How I Replaced My Doorbell, Step by Step

How I Replaced My Doorbell, Step by Step

Recently, while sweeping leaves off the front porch, I noticed my old doorbell ringer was looking pretty sad. After 20+ years it was time to consider replacing it. I checked out the doorbell ringers at True Value and immediately found one that was perfect for my traditional style home, a Michael Healy brass doorbell ringer.

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How to Install Landscape Lighting

How to Install Landscape Lighting

7 Steps - Follow these simple steps to install landscape lighting in your front or backyard to enhance your home's lawn and add extra security at nighttime.

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