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Bob's Home Repair Blog August 2006 Archive

By Bob Formisano, About.com Guide to Home Repair

Garbage Disposal Grinding You the Wrong Way?

Thursday August 31, 2006
Sometimes that garbage disposal just does not want to work. It usually has a built in timer so that it jams or does not turn on just after a ... Read More

Keep Those Gutters Moving

Monday August 28, 2006
Well preferably not on a bike, but flowing freely with rain water is much better. In this tutorial Cleaning Gutters and Downspouts I'll show you the tricks of the trade on ... Read More

Getting That Deck Spic and Span

Tuesday August 22, 2006
Keeping a deck in good looking shape will take maintenance no matter what it is made from. In this tutorial I'll walk you through the steps necessary for wood ... Read More

Building a Deck This Summer?

Saturday August 19, 2006
Then you'll be faced with one of the oldest questions in deck construction. Should the boards be placed bark side up or bark side down? Lots of opinions ... Read More

Let Your Brick Know You Care!

Thursday August 17, 2006
Alright, we've spent a lot of time inside the house. Let's move outside and not deal with paint at all. How about bricks? I mean they are ... Read More

When You Need a Poke (poke thru floor box that is)

Tuesday August 15, 2006
What do you do when you need an outlet in the middle of a room or even just a few feet away from a wall? You can't run a ... Read More

Painting Your Baby's Room

Saturday August 12, 2006
Making your nursery a cheerful, safe place for baby is a big part of getting ready for your new arrival. But not all paints are safe for children or ... Read More

Ceramic Wall Paint Provides a Healthy Safe Alternative

Wednesday August 9, 2006
Since we've been discussing the harmful effects of VOC's and what paint alternatives you have, I wanted to highlight what I think is one of the best alternative paint options ... Read More

The Truth About Low VOC Paints

Monday August 7, 2006
Traditional paints, especially oil based paints, contain high amounts of dangerous VOC's. Fortunately there are some alternative paints available that have very low to practically no VOC content. ... Read More

Need a Break? Try a MiniBreaker!

Friday August 4, 2006
Got a fuse but wish you had a circuit breaker? Here's an easy upgrade to change almost any fuse into a circuit breaker with just a twist of the ... Read More

Repairing an Orange (Orange Peel Painted Wall That Is...)

Wednesday August 2, 2006
One of the most common textured finishes for drywall is an Orange Peel texture. Repairing a wall with this texture can seem difficult so many people don't try. ... Read More

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