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Bob's Home Repair Blog March 2006 Archive

By Bob Formisano, About.com Guide to Home Repair

How Would MacGyver Clear a Sink Clog?

Friday March 31, 2006
Well, for sure there would be duct tape involved. Ah, our trusted friend duct tape. Spoken ill of by snobby Home Repair people and loved by true, hammer totin' weekend ... Read More

Make Sure You're Wound Tight!

Thursday March 30, 2006
This Home Repair site is here for you and when you contribute it just gets better. Reader Lawrence Skarin, a retired electrical engineering professor in Rochester, NY emailed me ... Read More

About

Thursday March 30, 2006
This is an example of a WordPress page, you could edit this to put information about yourself or your site so readers know where you are coming from. You can ... Read More

Do You See What I Mean?

Wednesday March 29, 2006
Eye protection is a requirement for any home repair project involving risk of chemical splash or flying debris. For under $3 you can protect your eyes and for under ... Read More

Seal the Deal and Caulk Like a Pro!

Monday March 27, 2006
OK, you've tried caulking before and you know how hard it is to get that caulk to behave and not look well, goopy. With this tutorial, I'll lead you ... Read More

Ah, to find that elusive stud.

Saturday March 25, 2006
Finding that wood stud in the wall for support in hanging heavy items is not always easy. Here are some helpful tips on different techniques for locating those elusive ... Read More

How to Pick a Pro

Wednesday March 22, 2006
Picking a contractor for some of those major repairs may seem like an overwhelming task at times. This article will tell you how to successfully pick a pro when ... Read More

Beat the Weeds This Year

Monday March 20, 2006
By getting to your yard early and organically you can beat the weeds and give your yard a healthy start. Chemical fertilizers and pesticides are bad for you, your ... Read More

What a Trip!

Thursday March 16, 2006
OK, so your circuit breaker tripped. Do you know why? Just resetting and turning the breaker back on is OK when the cause of the problem was obvious. ... Read More

What Lurks in Your Electric Panel?

Tuesday March 14, 2006
Ever wonder what is hidden behind that electrical service panel in your home? How do all those wires end up working anyway? Take a look "under the hood" of ... Read More

Ball, Disc, Cartridge, Compression. These are Faucets?!

Friday March 10, 2006
The faucets in your home can be any of four types. Do you know how to tell the difference? Most people don't either. This tutorial Types of Faucets ... Read More

Tune Up That Furnace!

Wednesday March 8, 2006
You need to check up on your furnace and perform basic maintenance on it just like your car. This tutorial will walk you through the steps of checking your ... Read More

Tools You Need

Monday March 6, 2006
Having the right tools for the job is necessary for safety and to do the job right. Plus, how else do you get to build up that tool collection? ... Read More

Know Your AFUE From Your U-Factor

Sunday March 5, 2006
Living in and working on your home presents you with a multitude of terms and jargon. What does it all mean? Have a word you're not sure about? ... Read More

Make That Old Outlet Something Less Shocking

Thursday March 2, 2006
Do you have an old 2 prong outlet in your home near a sink, maybe in a bathroom? Converting a non-grounded 2 prong receptacle into a safe 3 prong ... Read More

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