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Bob's Home Repair Blog April 2007 Archive

By Bob Formisano, About.com Guide to Home Repair

Toilet Always Running? Fix it Yourself and Save $100!

Friday April 27, 2007
A running toilet is a common problem and is probably due to a leaking flush valve in your tank. This can be annoying and waste a lot of water. ... Read More

Fixing That Hot Water Heater!

Wednesday April 25, 2007
One of the worst experiences is having the water in your shower go cold! When your water heater quits it's good to know how to Troubleshoot a Tank Type Water Heater. Whether ... Read More

Unlock the Secret to Removing Vinyl Siding

Sunday April 22, 2007
Have you ever tried to remove a strip of vinyl siding? You really can't do it without a little $5 tool called a Zip Tool. This little guy makes short work ... Read More

Repairing Damaged Vinyl Siding

Thursday April 19, 2007
Vinyl siding has limitations. It is prone to impact damage (the photo shows damage due to a hail storm), melts when exposed to extreme heat and becomes increasingly brittle as ... Read More

Troubleshooting Your Furnace and Thermostat

Saturday April 14, 2007
Do you know how to troubleshoot a thermostat? And did you know a little tiny adjustment arm on a thermostat device called a heat anticipator can make your furnace cycle ... Read More

Refinishing and Cleaning Your Wood Deck

Monday April 9, 2007
Once this latest April snow and cold snap ends (ahh, global warming) and Spring finally settles in, it will be Memorial Day before you know it! And that means having friends ... Read More

Organic Lawn Care

Wednesday April 4, 2007
Now that Spring has sprung, it's time to start preparing our yards for another season. This includes lawn nutrition and aeration. In this tutorial Organic Lawn Care - Aerating and ... Read More

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