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View all →November 23, 2025
Why Every DIYer Needs This Tool! KAIWEETS Circuit Breaker Finder Review
KAIWEETS Circuit Breaker Finder review: Hands-on testing of the KT301P model that locates circuits in seconds, tests GFCI outlets, and checks proper wiring. After struggling for 20 minutes to identify cut electrical circuits during a kitchen replumb, I put this circuit breaker finder through real-world tests on my refrigerator outlet and outdoor GFCI. See how it performs, whether it's accurate…
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April 25, 2025
Redfin Featured Me, but my Thoughts on AI and the Tech Side of DIY Didn’t Make the Cut
Learn how DIY projects go beyond drills and duct tape. This follow-up to a recent Redfin feature explores how digital tools like YouTube, Pinterest, and AI can help you tackle home improvements smarter, safer, and more confidently.
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March 17, 2024
How to Fix a Leaking KitchenAid Dishwasher & SAVE $100s with this $10 Fix
This article and video shows how to diagnose and repair a leaking KitchenAid Dishwasher. The part is only $10 and the repair is fairly easy.
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March 22, 2022
How To Easily Fix “Reset Home Configuration?” Error in Apple Home
Easy steps to fix the Apple Home application if it is showing the "Reset Home Configuration?" popup error.
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November 11, 2020
iPhone Not Charging? It could be iPhone Navel Lint! – How To Fix It!
This how-to fix it article provides a non-technical solution for a common iPhone not charging issue. Try this solution first before attempting other technical fixes.
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September 27, 2020
Hidden WordPress Fix for “Sorry, you are not allowed to access this page” Error via WP CLI
How to fix "Sorry, you are not allowed to access this page" on WordPress using WP CLI to easily repair missing items within WordPress.
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How To Fix Almost Any Mac Software Problem Using these 4 Techniques
This How To article walks through 4 critical techniques to resolve almost every macOS software problem using proven tactics. Tips can be used with PC's too.
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February 1, 2019
How to Save Huge Amounts of Hard Drive Space Using OneDrive’s On-Demand & Selective Sync
How to use Microsoft cloud storage & file syncing software & service, OneDrive, with new On-Demand and Selective Sync features to save hard drive space.
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January 28, 2019
Video: How To Replace Headlight Bulbs on 2013 Hyundai Elantra – the EASY Way!
ow to easily replace the passenger & driver-side headlight bulbs on a 2013 Hyunda Elantra. Works for yearrs 2011-2016 models. Full video instructions.
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August 30, 2018
How To Set the Default Apps (Email, Browser, RSS) on a Mac the EASIEST Way Possible! – UPDATED 2021
This how to article shows the EASIEST way to set the default application on a Mac for things like mail app (Outlook), browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) & more!
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July 23, 2018
How To Fix Track Changes in Microsoft Word 16 for Mac Reverting to “Author” [VIDEO]
Is your author or user name showing as "Author" in your Microsoft Word for Mac when you edit & track changes & not your actual user name? Here's how to fix!
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January 19, 2018
How To Create a “Work” Menu in Office 2016 & Office 365 of Pinned Documents
In previous versions of Microsoft Office for Mac, you were able to create something called a "Work" menu. In Office 2016/Office 365, you can no longer do that. But, there is a way to use similar functionality to get the same results. It's easy and this article shows how to do it.
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