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Repair Your Life By Repairing Your House

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Products and tools needed to fix and improve your place. Your home is your castle,keep it built strong.
 
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Is your toilet constantly running? Has nothing worked to make it stop? It might be time to replace the fill valve and flapper. Just get this fluidmaster replacement kit and your problem will be solved. Tools are included for installation.
Fluidmaster Universal Toilet fill valve and 3-in flapper kit - Lowe's
 
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Lubricant. Waterproof metal and non metal surfaces. No mess clean up. Permanent attached straw to reach those small spaces.
WD-40® Specialist® Water Resistant Silicone Lubricant, 11 Oz
 
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After the storm you'll need to make repairs. You can't do that without tools so get yourself this Stanley tool kit from the Home Depot. Everything you need is in 1 convenient case. No need to buy everything separately.
Home Tool Kits - Hand Tool Sets - The Home Depot
 
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Don't flush your money down the toilet. Literally don't. Purchase the correct flapper for your toilet and then adjust it to your personal want. You'll be on your way to saving money.
Toilet Flappers - The Home Depot
 
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Harvey threads sealing plumber's tape is a must for anyone working with pipes. It helps tighten threaded pipes together. It works on all types of pipes.
Harvey 1/2 in. x 260 in. Thread Sealing PTFE Plumber's Tape 178503
 
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Do you need to replace you current faucet? Maybe update your look of your kitchen with a sleek looking faucet? Kholer and Home Depot have you covered.
Shop Kitchen Faucets - Pull Down, Touchless & More | KOHLER
 
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Is there a hole in your wall? You better cover it fast. Pick up some spackle and you'll be on your way to covering it up.
Spackle - The Home Depot
 
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If you're going to be applying mud to your drywall,you'll need a drywall knife.
Drywall Knives - The Home Depot
 
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When to use which one? What's the difference between them? This article will help you determine the answers to both questions.
Joint Compound vs. Spackle: When to Use Each - The Spruce
 
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Are you looking to put a TV bracket on your wall? Not sure where it's safe to place it? All you need is a stud finder and you'll know exactly where to place the mount.
Stud Finder® on the App Store
 
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Are you needing to place a seal around your windows or toilet? Then you need some caulk.
Caulk - The Home Depot
 
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Are you wanting to get an even line of caulk when applying to a we windowsill? You need a caulk gun. Load,lock and pull the trigger to get an even line applied to the windowsill or wherever else you will be using your caulk gun.
Caulk Guns - The Home Depot
 
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Never forget to have smoke detectors in your house. They are one of the best life saving devices you can have in your home.
Smoke Detectors - The Home Depot
 
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We've been there. You're in your home and suddenly you hear an annoying beep. What was it? Where did it come from? Answers. Your fire/ carbon monoxide detector and it's probably time to change the battery. It could be more? This article explains what...
What Do the Beeps from Your Smoke Detector Indicate? - First Alert
 
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Just like smoke detectors,carbon monoxide detectors are important to staying safe in your home. Smoke you can smell, carbon monoxide you can't.
Carbon Monoxide Detectors - The Home Depot
 
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Ever wonder who's at your door before you get to it? With the Rocky video door,you won't have to. Just download the app into your smartphone and you'll be able to see who it is from the convince of your couch.
Roku Wire-Free Video Doorbell & Chime SE (1-Pack) with ... - Walmart
 
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So this isn't so much of a house repair as a house enhancement. Also you can save money on your Homeowners insurance by having a security system. Who doesn't love that idea?
ADT® Home Alarm Systems | Home Security Systems Provider
 
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To reach those light fixtures,in ceiling lighting or the top of the Christmas tree you're going to need a ladder. This is your standard stepladder to help with those tasks and more.
6 ft. Fiberglass Step Ladder (10 ft. Reach Height) with 300 lb. Load Capacity Type IA Duty Rating
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An outlet plate with 2 USB outlets built in so you can charge devices and have appliances plugged in. #ad
SnapPower USB Charger 2 - Dual Port (White)
 
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A nightlight outlet combo with motion on/off feature. #ad
SnapPower MotionLight for Duplex Outlets, White
 
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Are you tired of cleaning up those rings in your toilet bowl? Do you wish there was a better way to eliminate them? There is. Krazy Klean. It's a filter that gets rid of sediment buildup. It is good for 10 years. Get 1 for each of your toilets.
Krazy Klean | An Automated Toilet Bowl Cleaner
 
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The perfect surge protector is here. You get all the options. You get your grounded plugs. You get your USB-A ports. You even get an USB-C port. Now you have no excuse to not have something charged.
ONDOG Surge Protector, 5 Outlets Extender with 4 USB PortsUSB C, 3-Side 1800J
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It's always safety first on a construction site or anywhere involving power tools. That's why you need safety glasses. These safety glasses are perfect because they fit over prescription glasses.
Over-Prescription Safety Glasses
 
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You want to keep that Springtime and Summer feel in your house the whole year. One definite way to do that is to paint a room or two a Spring or Summertime color. May I suggest green.
GALLERY GREEN S400-5 | Behr Paint Colors
 
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You want your room to have an energetic feel to it. What's the best way to do that? By using the correct paint. One like Lemon Twist. You can't tell me this color visually doesn't wake you up.
Lemon Twist SW 6909 | Yellow Paint Colors - Sherwin-Williams
 
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When your power goes out there goes your heat. There's no telling how long it will take to get power restored. Fortunately there is a portable heater from Portable Buddy that can keep you warm. It runs on a 1 pound gas container.
Portable Buddy 9,000 BTU Radiant Propane Indoor/Outdoor Space Heater
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There will be no slipping today. With salt for walkways you won't have to put up with ice. Apply a generous amount on and around the walkway before and after a winter storm.
Sidewalk Salt - Walmart
 
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It's cold outside and it's time to protect your pipes. You have everything covered inside your house. How about outside. All you need are these outdoor faucet insulated covers. #ad
Hometopia Outdoor Faucet Cover - 2 Pack
 
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Is there a spot in your place that needs some more light? No outlet close by. Then you need the maglight. Attach the base where you want. The light has 5 brightness and 3 color temperature settings. Remote control included.
MagLight Pro™ - Remote/Touch Control
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Are you wondering what the color of the paint is on your wall? Surfing the Web is going to take too long to find the exact match. Fear not. There's an app now that can let you know the name of any paint color by using your phone. Now the hard part. N...
MatchPaintColor