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      <image:caption>Note the string to divert the dripping water to the plant below.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The diverter is that handle in the middle that diverts the water from the faucet to the telephone sprayer.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>As soon as we closed on our house, I started collecting old light fixtures from flea markets. HM was not pleased. But now he proudly shows off the results – like this one in our living room – AS IF IT WAS HIS IDEA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>No router? Punch-drill the mortise and clean up with a chisel. There is more than one way to get a job done.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Why not buy all three options if you are at the store and don't have the measurements.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Home repair, maintenance and renovation advice. Whether you want it or not. - Toilet Maintenance 101: Keeping Your Toilet Working</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sure, check the chain to make sure it's not too lose. But REPLACE YOUR FLAPPER regularly. It's the biggest culprit for internal leaks that could be wasting HUGE amounts of water. CALIFORNIANS TAKE NOTE.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Your basic toilet parts can all be checked and replaced. If you're toilet's running you should check them all.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>And here is how you adjust the fill mechanism.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Home repair, maintenance and renovation advice. Whether you want it or not. - How to Repair a Wax Ring on a Toilet</image:title>
      <image:caption>The correct order: China cap washer, metal washer, nut. Then saw the bolt and place the china cap. Voila.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Writer's patient pour.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Home repair, maintenance and renovation advice. Whether you want it or not. - How to Repair a Wax Ring on a Toilet</image:title>
      <image:caption>Plumbing Still Life, with HM Poking Around in Basement.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Home repair, maintenance and renovation advice. Whether you want it or not. - How to Repair a Wax Ring on a Toilet</image:title>
      <image:caption>The cycle of life: HM reviews the day's blog post over a beer that will be recycled in the very toilet he fixed.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Home repair, maintenance and renovation advice. Whether you want it or not. - How to Add Shelves to a Closet</image:title>
      <image:caption>The HM takes measurements, demonstrating the ballet of confined spaces.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>HM adds a shelf-bracket to support a wide shelf that will hold heavy items. (Note the caulk gun used to "wiggle" the construction adhesive onto the cleats before shooting them on.)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Home repair, maintenance and renovation advice. Whether you want it or not. - How to Add Shelves to a Closet</image:title>
      <image:caption>HM sets the pace for the day's work.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Home repair, maintenance and renovation advice. Whether you want it or not. - How to Add Shelves to a Closet</image:title>
      <image:caption>The writer weighs in with her skill set.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Home repair, maintenance and renovation advice. Whether you want it or not. - How to Get Rid of Mice for Good</image:title>
      <image:caption>The escutcheon is the metal flange meant to close the gap between pipe and wall. But note the gap.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Home repair, maintenance and renovation advice. Whether you want it or not. - How to Get Rid of Mice for Good</image:title>
      <image:caption>These escutcheons aren't even lined up properly to close the gap. Not an HM approved job.</image:caption>
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    <loc>http://www.handy-maniac.com/home/2015/2/18/the-right-way-to-load-a-dishwasher</loc>
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      <image:title>Home repair, maintenance and renovation advice. Whether you want it or not. - The Right Way to Load a Dishwasher</image:title>
      <image:caption>Almost kiss-worthy. Can you spot the mistake?  ·  © J. Quigley</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>HM is never without his Leatherman.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Home repair, maintenance and renovation advice. Whether you want it or not. - 4 Tools Everyone Should Own</image:title>
      <image:caption>A good set of bits and drivers makes an excellent gift. According to HM.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>HM wants you to have this speed pack of two pliers and a wrench.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>HM's very own corded and cordless drills. But if you only have one, it should be corded.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>HM's "Still Life with Tools."  ·  © H. Maniac</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Home repair, maintenance and renovation advice. Whether you want it or not. - Do's and Don'ts for a Clogged Drain</image:title>
      <image:caption>Example of a typical vanity sink trap that can be removed. A.P. level.</image:caption>
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