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Hot Water Recirculating Pump - Watts
Email VideoEveryone knows what it's like to turn on the shower and then wait, shivering while the hot water reaches you. Within an hour, water that remained in the line after it was turned off will have cooled. So you find yourself clearing the line of cooled water again before getting to water warm enough to use. Well with Watts instant hot water re-circulating system there's no wait. And at this episode of Around The House we'll show you how it works.
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Garbage Disposal Installation
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A garbage disposal is a convenient kitchen upgrade that can help keep the kitchen sink a cleaner, more efficient place to complete household chores.
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Laundry Safety
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A washing machine is not something you think about too often. But 250,000 families a year have a rude awakening when their washer leaves a mess in their home. We'll show you how to stay dry and protect your home from costly water damage.
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Bath (2)
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Tub Surround
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Sooner or later every bathroom needs a little work, and the tub and shower enclosure is often the best place to start.
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Tub Doors
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A shower door keeps water within the bathtub and gives bathrooms an elegant look.
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Building Materials (2)
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Sandbox
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Sandboxes are a great project for the beginning do-it-yourselfer. They're easy to build, inexpensive and nothing will make you a bigger hero to your kids.
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Concrete Pad
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Screen Door Installation
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If your screen door is dented, scratched, has a ripped screen or just doesn't seal out the elements anymore it's time to replace it with a more attractive and more efficient model.
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Window Insulator Kits - 3M
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Exterior Doors
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Electrical (9)
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Dimmer Switch
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GFCI Installation
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A ground fault circuit interrupter or GFCI protects against serious electric shock due to exposure to moisture while operating an electric appliance, electric leakage within an appliance or frayed or damaged wiring.
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Landscape Lights
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Creating dramatic effects around your home by illuminating decks, walkways and gardens is easier than ever thanks to a new generation of outdoor lights.
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Light Bulbs
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We'll install new exterior lighting that's attractive, energy efficient and will add security to your home.
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Post Lights
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Range Hood Installation
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Range hoods come in a wide variety of styles and sizes and installation is easier than you might think.
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Track Lighting
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Track lighting is gaining popularity as homeowners seek more functional and modern styles for lighting their homes.
Track lighting can add drama to any living space by allowing you to direct light to specific points. There are a variety of tracks, heads, and lamps available to let you control the direction, shape, and intensity of the light beam.
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Solar Landscape Lights
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Flooring (2)
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Floor Preparation
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Floor Tile Installation
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Garden Center (2)
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Compost Bin
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Composting is a great way to turn garden and lawn waste into rich, organic fertilizer.
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Vegetable Garden
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Home & Decor (2)
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Antique Treasures
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Cedar Closets
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Housewares (1)
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Child Safety
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Kitchen (2)
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Kitchen Cabinet Installation
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Installing new kitchen cabinets might be on your next "To-Do" list but you may not know where or how to start. This video will give you the steps to help you do it yourself and get you well on your way to having new cabinets in your kitchen.
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Range Hood Installation
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Millwork (1)
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Installing Stair Rails - Colonial Elegance
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Stair rails are for looks and safety...and whether it's time to replace your current railing or you just want to change up the look, it's something you can do on your own.
So watch this episode of Around The House and we'll show you how.
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Outdoors (2)
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Garden Bench
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A garden bench enhances outdoor living spaces by adding both structure and comfort.
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Gourmet Grilling
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It's grilling season... And if you're tired of the same old thing, fire up the grill and your imagination. With daring and a little creativity, the gas grill menu is endless.
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Paint & Wall (4)
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Wainscoting
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Installing wainscoting is a great way to add elegance, charm and the warmth of wood to any room.
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Choosing Colors
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Easy Bathroom Updates
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Fix Up With Spray Paint
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Nothing says summer like outdoor cooking. If your grill is starting to show it's age, there are a few easy steps you can take to make it look new again. We'll show you an easy way to spruce up the look of your trusty grill in no time with Spray Paint.
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Pet & Wildlife (1)
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Pet Containment
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Plumbing (4)
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Faucet Installation
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A faucet that leaks is fixable, an unattractive faucet that leaks is replaceable. We're going to show you how to replace a faucet.
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Pipe Quick Connect - Watts
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If you know what it's like to flux and sweat copper pipes in tight, confined areas...or to clean and glue C-PVC fittings...or to use insert fittings that reduce the flow of water in the system and need a crimp ring and tool to complete a PEX joint. You know what a pain it can be.
But with the watts quick connect fittings joining copper, PEX and C-PVC piping just got easier. At this episode of Around The House we'll show you how they work.
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Hot Water Recirculating Pump - Watts
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Everyone knows what it's like to turn on the shower and then wait, shivering while the hot water reaches you. Within an hour, water that remained in the line after it was turned off will have cooled. So you find yourself clearing the line of cooled water again before getting to water warm enough to use.
Well with Watts instant hot water re-circulating system there's no wait. And at this episode of Around The House we'll show you how it works.
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Toilet Replacement
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Replacing your toilet is something you can do yourself in an hour or two and there are several reasons for doing so. The style or color may be outdated or you may have found that new toilets can save water. This video will show you how to make quick and easy work of putting a new toilet in your bathroom.
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Tools & Hardware (3)
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Fastener Organization
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Over the years screws, nuts, and bolts become unorganized and you can never find anything when you need it.We'll show you how to organize your fasteners in a much more efficient system.
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Chainsaws
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Window Treatments (1)
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Window Treatments
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There are several varieties of window shades available, we'll show you the different types and what type will fit your window the best.
