Garbage disposals are the kitchen's workhorse but they love to quit just after a big dinner you've hosted for family or friends.

But repairing them can be surprisingly easy and you can do it. I'll show you how make the repairs you need quickly and possibly save $150 or more in a plumbing service call. In this tutorial, I'll walk you through the most common garbage disposal repairs and also tell you how to avoid clogs and slow draining situations.

And get familiar with how the garbage disposal is constructed with Anatomy of a Garbage Disposal for a graphic overview of the disposal's components. And if it's your sink that's causing trouble, see Unclogging a Sink.

Sometimes there is a room or two that you just can't get warm. The problem can be caused by several reasons, from an easy fix to a more difficult solution.

In the tutorial Cold Rooms and How to Warm Them I'll list what you can look for as possible reasons for the cold room and how to possibly solve the problem. The problem can range from a closed heating register to an improperly located thermostat to lack of insulation. There are lots of reasons and possible solutions. In the tutorial we will look at easy, moderate and more difficult causes and solutions.

The options for paint in your home have never been more varied.

You don't have to use paints with formaldehyde like years past. With low VOC paints and ceramic paints with anti-microbial agents, you have a wonderful variety of durable, beautiful and safe, healthy paints from which to choose. You'll also learn about certification by the Green Seal organization that objectively establishes criteria for healthy paints, helping to provide a third party review of paint company claims.

It's all described in the tutorial Low VOC Interior Paint and Other Healthy Alternative Paints. In the tutorial I help you understand the jargon and cut through the paint marketing hype.

Did you know where you live affects your tankless water heater size? Or that pre-1992 shower heads will increase the heater size? Or that you will probably need multiple tankless electric units or have to use a gas or propane tankless unit for larger high water flow installations?

Well that's why we're here. To give you these answers! So read through this comprehensive tutorial on tankless water heaters and gain a better understanding of these new appliances.

Also, make sure to check out this excellent site reference from ToolBase.org for additional tankless water heater information.