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Discussion:
When something breaks in your house, how do you go about deciding whether to fix it yourself? What factors affect your decision? And, have you just gone ahead and fixed the darn thing yourself? What happened?   Share your story...

There's a point when your home's paint is a little too cracked, the carpet a little too shabby, and the walkway a little too hazardous. "This Old House" becomes more like " This @$%&# House!" In this series, Jessica Dial weighs the pain and suffering -- not to mention the difficulty -- of some common household repairs against the financial benefits of doing it all yourself.

Series Program Segments
Landscape Sprinkler System
Most homeowners only dig up trouble when taking on this project.
Friday, September 26, 2003
Weed-choked lawn
Applying first aid to grass is a little more involved than one might think.
Friday, September 12, 2003
Front Walkway
Replacing your front walkway could be a time-consuming task.
Friday, August 29, 2003
Driveway
Fixing your driveway may be a bit much for the do-it-yourselfer.
Friday, August 15, 2003
Bathroom Tile
When your bathroom is screaming for new tile...
Friday, August 1, 2003
Backyard Deck
What to do about the backyard deck?
Friday, July 18, 2003
Sink Repair
A way to fix the slow-draining sink -- for free.
Friday, June 27, 2003

 

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