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Popular Mechanics
January 13, 2009 |
Drains 101: How to Clear Drains, Prevent Smells and Use a Makeshift Sump Pump Home maintenance isn't restricted to repairs. In fact, certain tasks -- when performed regularly -- may actually prevent things from breaking in the first place.   |
Popular Mechanics
February 2006
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Proper oil-fired boiler tuneups... Protect fiberglass from fading... Stopping toilet leaks... Removing soap scum... Ice crystals in the attic... etc. |
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January 2006
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Sticky doors... Good idea to remove snow from a ridge vent... Skylights more energy efficient than you think... Installing a water-channeling system beneath a deck... Home heartbeat... Nailmaster... Ready to roll... GE Silicone... etc. |
Popular Mechanics
January 11, 2005
Norman Becker |
Answers To Your Home Improvement Questions Chimney flashing... Rotting floor joists... etc. |
Popular Mechanics
February 2004
Merle Henkenius |
Replacing A Garbage Disposer What to do when your old unit bites the dust. |
Popular Mechanics
October 2005
Joseph Truini |
The Big Red Shed Build this two-for-one backyard building to take care of all your outdoor storage needs. |
This Old House
Jeanne Huber |
15 Green Projects for Under $500 Hang your clothes out to dry, wrap your pipes, let worms eat your garbage. With those and our other easy, affordable ideas you can save energy, conserve resources, and make your house a less expensive place to live. |
Popular Mechanics
June 27, 2008
Joseph Truini |
5 Secrets to Building a Better Shed: DIY Guy When you have questions that have something to do with shed design, framing or siding options, consider these tricks of the trade. |
This Old House
Sal Vaglica |
Break These Bad Homeowner Habits Bad homeowner habits could be undermining your house. Here's how to nip serial "oopses" in the bud -- and how to make them right |
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Installing a Bathroom Vent Fan It's the best way to expel moisture-laden air and odors -- and we have step-by-step instructions for adding one. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2005
Norman Becker |
Answers To Your Home Improvement Questions What causes curling asphalt shingles?... Help with landscaping... Septic tank cleaning... Hacksaw in tight spots... Stubborn sliding glass doors... Electrolux encourages "silly" designs... Hard-to-tighten light bulbs... Enlarging an old bathroom... Five grasscutters reviewed... etc. |
Popular Mechanics
July 2001
Neal Barrett |
Super Shed Indoor shelter for your outdoor tools... |
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No Less Than 52 Skills You Need to Survive Homeownership From pulling nails without denting trim to getting a big paint spill off your carpet -- fast fix-it advice when it's time for you to do your homeowning duty. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2005
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Solutions to readers' dilemmas ranging from tankless water heaters to dryer booster fans. |
Popular Mechanics
April 7, 2009 |
How to Banish Basement Pipe Problems The way water comes in and goes out of the home is one of those processes we take for granted -- until we can't take a shower or make the toilet flush properly. |
Popular Mechanics
December 2006
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Adjusting a water-pressure regulator valve... Clog busting the kitchen Drain... Adding attic Insulation... Electrical panel box loading... Restoring old, ugly kitchen cabinets... Picking the right size wood splitter... Hanging power strips... etc. |
Popular Mechanics
March 2004
Merle Henkenius |
Groundskeeper A spacious storage shed that anyone can build. |
This Old House
November 2005
Joe Hurst-Wajszczuk |
Preventing Ice Dams Take care of trouble spots and you will enjoy a winter free of icicles -- and the damage they can do to your roof |
Home Toys
April 2003
Bill Lund |
How I get my hot water fast! A review of a hot water demand system that saves energy and provides hot water fast. |
Popular Mechanics
May 2005
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Installing electrical boxes in existing spaces... Calculating square footage of a roof... Electric- or battery-operated sump pump?... Finding electrical switches for old houses... Re-routing dryer vents... Plus: subcompact garden tractors... Masking tape as a clamp... etc. |
Popular Mechanics
July 2008 |
DIY Home Inspector Checklist: 25 Places to Watch Not every home holds dangerous secrets -- yet more homeowners than ever could be facing unseen trouble. Follow this do-it-yourself guide for spotting trouble early. |
Popular Mechanics
September 19, 2008
Jeff Beneke |
7 Steps to Save Money This Fall by Sealing Leaks and Drafts Finding and filling the dozens of gaps in the shell of your house should be tackled before you even think about replacing windows and doors. |
Popular Mechanics
November 2008
Jim Gorman |
19 Ways to Slash Your Utility Bill You don't need an infrared camera to reveal utility-bill busters that are left after the obvious stuff is done. You need the right point of view. Big energy leaks are often hiding in plain sight. |
Popular Mechanics
May 2009
Roy Berendsohn |
Staying Cool: How to Replace Your Old Central Air Conditioner Here's a crash course in the mechanical system that helps you keep your cool when temperatures start to climb. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2006
Joseph Truini |
My Dream Remodeling Nightmare A veteran do-it-yourselfer frames out his new whirlpool bath and answers the question, "How hard can it be?" |
Popular Mechanics
June 2002
Joseph Truini |
Backyard Barn A Colonial-style storage shed that anyone can build. |
Popular Mechanics
May 26, 2009 |
Quick, Easy Fixes for Dishwasher and Garbage Disposal Woes Leaking dishwasher... Dishwasher won't drain... Still-dirty dishes... Frozen or jammed disposal... etc. |
Popular Mechanics
September 2004
Bob Freudenberger |
Freshen Up Your Musty Interior Tips for getting the smell out of your automobile. |
Popular Mechanics
February 13, 2009
Joseph Truini |
How to Build A Storage Shed: Frequently Asked Questions Readers looking for specific answers to their shed-building questions may find them here. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
Father Knows Best Not every new homeowner can get America's top contractor to stop by and offer advice. All the more reason to pay attention to what Kate Silva learned from her dad. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2007
Ken Juran |
How to Replace an Exhaust Crossover Pipe It's basic plumbing, if you're not intimidated by the need to remove rusted fasteners. |
This Old House
April 2, 2000
Merle Henkenius |
Easy Fix for a Leaky Toilet Replacing the wax seal can prevent costly structural damage. |
Popular Mechanics
June 9, 2009 |
How to Fix Washing Machine and Dryer Problems Should you fix these problems or replace the machines? |
Popular Mechanics
May 2005 |
A Good Shed Is Not Hard To Find Whether hand-built or ready-made, a great garden shed enhances any yard. So shed your inhibitions and beautify your back yard. |
This Old House
Joseph Truini |
Stylish Sheds You don't have to settle for metal when it comes to backyard storage. |
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Larry LeMasters |
Repair for a Leaky Drain Plug A quick fix when pop-up plugs on bathroom sinks lose their watertight seal. |
Popular Mechanics
May 16, 2006 |
Reader Projects: Sheds Personal experiences building sheds for a variety of uses. |
This Old House
September 8, 2000
Joseph Truini |
Beyond the Basic Shed These practical yet stylish backyard structures offer more than a place to store the mower... |
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Bruce Irving |
In-line Ventilation System A monster ventilation system helps keep things cooking. |
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Joseph Truini |
Beyond the Basic Shed These practical yet stylish backyard structures offer more than a place to store the mower. |
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Joseph Truini |
Stylish Sheds You don't have to settle for metal when it comes to backyard storage. |
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Fran J. Donegan |
Shrink Your Energy Bills Making your home more energy efficient isn't rocket science. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2002
Paul Weissler |
Exhaust System Maintenance Failures are common and they range from cracked rubber to failed welds. Take time to perform a regular underbody inspection -- it's easy. |
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Leslie Plummer Clagett |
Bath Sinks: Twice as Nice Adding another sink will help unclog your bathroom bottlenecks. Here's advice on how to accomplish the task. |
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John D. Wagner |
Adding Central Air Whether or not you've got ductwork, adding central air is more affordable and less disruptive than you might imagine... |
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David Dobbs |
10 Ways to Beat the Heat Staying cool this summer doesn't necessarily mean you have to pay a fortune to keep the air-conditioning running day and night. |
