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Some Household Fix-It Projects Easy To Tackle

UPDATED: 11:13 am PDT May 19, 2009

As Americans grow accustomed during the recession to spending more time at home and living in the same places longer, home-improvement companies are regaining momentum, The Associated Press reported this week.

Although construction and major remodeling remain sluggish, demand has risen at big-box home-improvement stores for items to make small repairs and maintain lawns and gardens.

You can save money by tackling around-the-house projects yourself instead of paying someone else to do it. Use our interactive feature below to watch video of easy fix-it projects you can handle on your own.

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