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Bob's Home Repair Blog May 2006 Archive

By Bob Formisano, About.com Guide to Home Repair

How To Repair a Leaky Cartridge Type Faucet

Wednesday May 24, 2006
One of the most requested tutorial subjects I've had is how to fix a leaky faucet. The first tutorial on this subject is repairing faucet leak of the cartridge ... Read More

Lifestyle Home Improvement Projects

Wednesday May 24, 2006
The fifth and final article in this 5-Part series is called 5. Lifestyle Home Improvement Projects. This is a nice way of saying that you can do the project if you ... Read More

Appraisal Booster Home Remodeling Projects

Tuesday May 23, 2006
The fourth article in this 5-Part series is called 4. Appraisal Booster Home Remodeling Projects. This is the sweet spot. Projects that you want to do that will ... Read More

Neighborhood Norm Home Remodeling Projects

Monday May 22, 2006
The third article in this 5-Part series is called 3. Neighborhood Norm Home Remodeling Projects. Not to be confused with projects done by a guy named Norm in your neighborhood, these ... Read More

Curb Appeal Home Remodeling Projects

Sunday May 21, 2006
The second article in this 5-Part series deals with emotion and is called 2. Curb Appeal Home Remodeling Projects. With Curb Appeal projects you think like a real estate investor and ... Read More

Home Maintenance and Repair Projects

Thursday May 18, 2006
In this 5-Part series, we'll look at various types of home improvement projects and which ones are great ideas, not so hot ideas and which ones you just plain have ... Read More

Exterior Painting: The Secret is in the Surface Prep

Sunday May 14, 2006
Spring is a time for house painting (we'll be talking more about that soon), but before any painting can happen, you need to prepare the exterior wall surface very well. ... Read More

How to Avoid the Top 10 mistakes of "Do It Yourselfers"

Friday May 12, 2006
I found this article interesting on how to avoid the top 10 mistakes home improvement "Do-It-Yourselfers" make and thought I'd share it with you. Written by Pat Curry of ... Read More

Replacing a Light Switch: Easier Than You Think

Wednesday May 10, 2006
Switches control power to light fixtures and power outlets or receptacles. Whether you have an old ugly switch that needs replacement or you have one that is broken, replacing a ... Read More

How to Checklist Your Home Repairs

Tuesday May 2, 2006
Maintaining your home is easier with a process. And inspecting the home is not just something you do when buying. It should be something you do every year. Here's ... Read More

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