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How to install a smart lock on your front door

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Easy Fix: 5 garage door maintenance steps to avoid expensive repairs

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Easy Fix: How to fix a torn window screen in minutes

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How to use a pressure washer safely for outdoor cleaning

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How to make perfect potted plants: Thriller, filler, spiller method

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Easy Fix: Splatter-proof your sink in 5 minutes

  • May 19

Quick Tip: Storm repair fraud

  • May 16

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Latest Stories

Easy Fix: Level up your home's lighting with simple dimmer DIY

Here's a bright idea: Tanja and DIY Playbook's Casey Finn show you how to install a simple dimmer switch in less than 30 minutes. No electrician needed!

  • May 12

What's slowing your drain? How to clean the p-trap under your sink

Is your bathroom sink draining slowly... or starting to smell? 🤢 The culprit is likely lurking in your P-trap!. Tanja Babich and Casey Finn are going under the sink to show you how to DIY this easy plumbing fix.

  • May 10

Easy Fix: How to deep clean your greasy range hood filter

Does your kitchen get smoky when you cook? It might be time to clean your range hood filter! ABC7's Tanja Babich and The DIY Playbook's Casey Finn kick off our new series Easy Fix with a simple 4-step deep clean.

  • Apr 28

Home remodeling contractor charged after customers say he took their money, never finished jobs

The I-Team talked to customers who said they paid for jobs and were left with unfinished work.

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Local Spotlight: Redo Cabinets

Premium cabinet refacing done in just days with Redo Cabinets.

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