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Bob's Home Repair Blog February 2009 Archive

By Bob Formisano, About.com Guide to Home Repair

Fix that Garbage Disposal and Save $100

Friday February 27, 2009
Garbage disposals break at the worst time. They seem to love to quit just after a big dinner you've hosted for family or friends. But I'll show you how make the ... Read More

Fall in Love With Your New Water Heater!

Monday February 23, 2009
When your tank type water heater is taking longer and longer to heat and providing shorter and shorter hot showers, it may be time to replace that old water heater ... Read More

Lint: The Silent Fire Hazard

Saturday February 14, 2009
What do you probably have in your home or apartment that is annually responsible for around 15,000 fires, 20 deaths, over 300 injuries and more than $80 million in property ... Read More

Furnace or Thermostat? Which One is the Problem?

Saturday February 7, 2009
If your heating systems is on the fritz you naturally assume it's the furnace that is the problem. But do you know how to troubleshoot a thermostat? Many times the ... Read More

Healthy Paint - What You Should Know

Sunday February 1, 2009
The options for paint in your home have never been more varied or healthy. You don't have to use paints with formaldehyde like years past. With low VOC paints and ... Read More

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