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Bob's Home Repair Blog December 2006 Archive

By Bob Formisano, About.com Guide to Home Repair

Easy and Safe GFCI Outlet Conversion

Sunday December 31, 2006
Older style 2-prong outlets in the home near a sink or in a bathroom can be dangerous because they are not grounded and have no means of protecting you from ... Read More

Is Your Garbage Disposal on Holiday?

Wednesday December 27, 2006
With all the holiday cooking for dinners and parties, the garbage disposal can get a workout and decide to go on its own holiday! So to give your disposal a wake ... Read More

Is Your Chimney "Santa Safe"?

Sunday December 24, 2006
Is your chimney safe? How about your furnace? Is it working properly? Heating systems need maintenance or else you're stuck! Whether it's seasonal furnace maintenance or making sure your ... Read More

Child Safe Home Cutting Tools

Wednesday December 20, 2006
As Christmas approaches there will be more opportunities for cutting tools to be left out when gifts are wrapped. That means small hands can get into trouble and get ... Read More

Tame the Faucet Drip

Friday December 15, 2006
Harry, will you fix that faucet!From Chinese water torture to a source of marital strife, the water drip is a powerful force with which to be reckoned. And now you will ... Read More

How to Safely Unclog a Sink

Tuesday December 12, 2006
As sure as the sun will rise, you will at some time get a clogged drain. Watching television it seems all there are as options are harsh chemical cleaners and ... Read More

Prepare for the Invasion of Christmas Toddlers!

Friday December 8, 2006
The holidays often involve having company over at the house, and that can mean toddlers exploring your home. How do you make your home safe for your baby and ... Read More

Fix That Hot Water!

Tuesday December 5, 2006
One of the worst experiences is taking a shower when the water heater quits! When your water heater decides to take a vacation it's good to know how to Troubleshoot a ... Read More

The Tankless Water Heater and You

Friday December 1, 2006
Getting nearly instant hot water for your shower, hand or face washing or even for washing dishes is a luxury that is becoming increasingly popular. There are tankless water heater systems ... Read More

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