General Home Repair

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By w1z111 0 comments
If your home is equipped with hot-water baseboard heating, you might be losing some energy if your distribution piping is not insulated. You can insulate that piping and save on energy costs... more »
By johnd2141 0 comments
Did you get sticker shock when you opened your last utility bill? If you did, you're not alone. People have reported huge increases in their energy bills. My gas bill went up about 40%, so I decided to make my home more energy efficient. You ... more »
By Limowreck 3 comments
Looking for a new apartment? Not sure where to turn for a great deal? Here are tips to rent the apartment of your dreams and save money at the same time... more »
By SchoolOfLife 1 comments
Tired of paying the ever increasing electric bill in your home? These tips can help you cut down your electric usage and save you money... more »
By Splendor 1 comments
With water bills increasing I thought it would be great to show you how save money on your water bill. This is pretty easy and just about anyone could do it in just a few moments... more »
By DY-TheMaintGuy 2 comments
I do a lot of outside work, it’s the nature of my business. This means, I rely on my boots to keep my feet warm and toasty, not wet and clammy. Sometimes, that is not as easy as it seems, especially on those awful slushy snow days, when wading ... more »
By seashore 1 comments
Finding a short in wiring can be a difficult task. You may be able to find the short quickly with tools or some times it is obvious.. more »
By MCarr 1 comments
Having a clean filter in your heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit (HVAC) will help to capture particulate matter such as visible dust and smoke odor to provide cleaner air inside. You will also save money on your power bill by making ... more »
By pianistic 0 comments
Is the strike off on your cuckoo clock? For example, is it cuckooing 5 times on the half hour and once on the hour? Here's how you fix it... more »
By TxLady 2 comments
Mini blind slats that hang below the windowsill look bad and are also unsafe for children. Here are some simple directions to shorten them... more »
By eHow Home & Garden Editor 0 comments
Hard water is a common problem for many households with well water. Telltale signs of hard water include graying laundry, soap that doesn't lather well and unattractive rings on the floor of the bathtub or shower. Hard water is cause by minerals ... more »
By meemee67 2 comments
Spackle is used for walls that have taken somewhat of a beaten over the years. You might have thought it difficult but really, it's a no brainer. Here's how... more »
By Sheila Wilkinson 0 comments
It's really rough to finally hire the man for the job and end up with half a job or a poor quality job and the guy is nowhere to be found. Home repair fraud complaints rank among the highest of all consumer complaints. Here's what to do to ... more »
By Garlic 0 comments
If your forced air furnace is making popping or banging sounds, a few screws may be all that is needed to make your home quiet again. The noises you hear are typically from the expansion and contraction of the duct work as it warms with heated ... more »
By LNAngel 2 comments
Wondering how to stop water from getting past your drainstopper?.. more »
By Sheila Wilkinson 1 comments
What do you do with electric blankets when you're done using them for the season. Make sure you store them safely to insure years of proper use. Read on to learn how... more »
By eHow Home & Garden Editor 0 comments
While caulk may prove a good insulator or sealer, sometimes there is just too much in a single tube for you to use at one time. Here are some things you can do to prevent it from drying it out between projects... more »
By bmerritt 0 comments
Sometimes you just have to fix plumbing yourself. I recommend that you always hire a licensed plumber for all jobs, but if you want to learn how to solder copper tubing, for projects, in the home, or for repair, here is how you do it... more »
By Marique-Ideas 8 comments
You will learn how liberating it is to have a dumpster in your neighborhood for a weekend if not for an entire week. For a small fee, a local disposal company will deliver it right to your home and haul it away when full... more »
By mj0527 1 comments
Wall spackling is chiefly a DIY activity, or duty, depending on what it's for. If you're in need of repairing a moderate sized to small hole in your wall (due to nails, push pins, or other damage) this is the project for you. This article would ... more »
By Karen Cotton 1 comments
Bathroom toilet clogs are frustrating and cause many people to reach for the number of an expensive plumber. However, it is easy to get rid of them if you have the right equipment and show a bit of initiative. Many people increase their toilet ... more »
By L1onherd 10 comments
Odds are the kitchen sink is the most indispensable thing to your daily routine. Unfortunately, appreciation for your sink doesn’t come easy until something goes wrong. A clogged sink can be means for disaster, as dishes stack up and cooking ... more »
By xtraordinary 6 comments
If you have a slow drain or a moderately clogged drain, simple household items that almost everyone has in their kitchen already can usually do the trick... more »
By eHow Home & Garden Editor 0 comments
Sliding glass doors are useful and a beautiful addition to your home if they don't stick. Take a couple of hours to check out the problem, make some minor repairs and your sticky situation should be moving along smoothly again... more »