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Bob's Home Repair Blog June 2007 Archive

By Bob Formisano, About.com Guide to Home Repair

Don't Get Hung Up on Wall Anchors

Saturday June 30, 2007
Molly, toggle, shield, self tapping... Hey, all you want to do is hang up that new shelf, right? Not many things are as confusing as what type of wall anchor to ... Read More

Wet Basement Problems and How to Fix Them

Wednesday June 27, 2007
Few things create anxiety in a homeowner like a wet basement. But not all "leaks" are caused by the same problem. Sometimes a wet basement can be solved with ... Read More

Top 10 Plumbing Repair Tutorials for Your Home

Thursday June 21, 2007
It's not hard to get a bit more of a clue about plumbing repair than our friend here. How? Well, I've assembled the most popular Top 10 Plumbing Repair Tutorials for ... Read More

Repairing a Screen in a Wooden Frame

Saturday June 16, 2007
Nothing sounds like summer like the sound of a wood screen door slapping closed. But at sometime the screen will get ripped or loosened by a little one, a pet ... Read More

The Beauty and Durability of Cork Flooring

Thursday June 14, 2007
Ah, the beauty of cork flooring. Cork floors are becoming increasingly popular as a home improvement upgrade for good reason. They are healthy, environmentally responsible, comfortable, low maintenance ... Read More

Fixing That "Have to Hold the Lever Down" Toilet Flushing Problem

Monday June 11, 2007
You know this problem. In order to flush"le john" you have to hold the toilet flush lever down until the toilet flushes completely or else it stops. Or you hear ... Read More

Matching Your Heating and Cooling System to Your Thermostat

Tuesday June 5, 2007
Did you know that you have to match your thermostat to your heating and cooling system and not all thermostats are interchangeable? When installing or replacing a new thermostat ... Read More

Tools of the Home Repair Trade

Friday June 1, 2007
Confused sometimes about tools? You have to use them for home repair but which one for what job? And how do you safely use a circular saw anyway? Well, I've ... Read More

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