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Bob's Home Repair Blog June 2008 Archive

By Bob Formisano, About.com Guide to Home Repair

Water Softeners, The Water Heater's Cousin

Sunday June 29, 2008
Mysterious things these water softeners...and one of the least understood appliances in your home. They come in smaller capacity cabinet models, and they come in larger two-tank models. But just how ... Read More

Repair Your Damaged Vinyl Siding

Monday June 23, 2008
Vinyl siding is a popular home siding material but can be prone to impact damage. (OK, the example in the photo is a little extreme but you get the point). Siding ... Read More

"Instant" Hot Water With Your Current Water Heater!

Sunday June 15, 2008
One of the last frontiers of creature comforts we continue to pursue is that of on-demand hot water. Sure you can use a point of use tankless water heater under the ... Read More

Fix That Thermostat And Get Your AC Working!

Sunday June 8, 2008
The thermostat is what controls your air conditioning and furnace system. The thermostat have a mercury switch inside, or may be a mechanical switches, may be digital, and some ... Read More

Old Caulk Removal Made Easy

Sunday June 1, 2008
Removing old dried caulk from your tub, sink or shower tile has been a difficult job at best. However, a couple of interesting products by 3M® and Homax® will now ... Read More

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