Updated Articles and Resources
- Garbage Disposal Repair - Food Disposer Vibration and NoiseCreated: 2009-11-15 @ 20:01:33 EST
This tutorial describes what you can do to fix problems of a noisy or vibrating garbage disposal / disposer unit… - Removing a Popcorn Ceiling - Safe Popcorn Ceiling RemovalCreated: 2009-11-15 @ 20:01:32 EST
Describes the risks and process needed for removal of a popcorn textured ceiling… - How to Stain a Wood Deck - Wood Deck StainingCreated: 2009-11-15 @ 20:01:31 EST
This tutorial describes the technique of staining a wood deck with oil based stain… - Nails 101 - Nail Sizes and TypesCreated: 2009-11-15 @ 20:01:28 EST
This tutorial describes the most common types of nails you will encounter and describes their use. Described are nail types including cut, common, box, annular ring, masonry, brad, finish, casing, … - How to Replace a Furnace Thermocouple or Electronic Flame SensorCreated: 2009-11-13 @ 23:25:52 EST Updated: 2009-11-13 @ 23:28:25 EST
This tutorial describes how to easily replace a furnace thermocouple in an older style standing pilot furnace or an electronic flame sensor in a newer style electronic ignition furnace… - Energizer Hard Case Flashlight Review - Hard Case Professional Swive…Created: 2009-11-02 @ 14:12:00 EST
This product review evaluates the Energizer® Hard Case® Professional® 2-AA battery Swivel Head high output LED flashlight. … - Paint Disposal - Paint Reuse and RecyclingCreated: 2009-10-26 @ 09:22:34 EDT Updated: 2009-10-26 @ 09:26:40 EDT
This tutorial describes ways to reuse, recycle or dispose of latex and oil based paints, paint cans and solvents… - Ceramic Wall Paint Manufacturers - Where to Buy Ceramic Wall PaintCreated: 2009-10-05 @ 16:13:36 EDT Updated: 2009-10-05 @ 16:14:36 EDT
This article provides contact information on ceramic wall paint manufacturers… - How to Maintain a Water Heater - Water Heater MaintenanceCreated: 2009-08-22 @ 21:31:02 EDT
This tutorial describes the 3 easy steps to proper water heater maintenance which will help reduce your energy costs and extend the life of the water heater… - How to Refinish a Wood Deck - Deck Staining, Power Washing and Refin…Created: 2009-08-09 @ 00:19:46 EDT Updated: 2009-08-09 @ 11:07:38 EDT
Wood decks provide increased outdoor living area but require periodic maintenance including refinishing. Refinishing a wood deck involves a few steps such as inspection, cleaning and wood brighteni… - Rewire Lamp - How to Rewire a Lamp Video - About.comCreated: 2009-07-29 @ 13:08:42 EDT
If your favorite lamp suddenly stops lighting up, there's still hope that you can revive it rather than sending it to the trash pile. Learn how to rewire a lamp… - How to Safely Store and Dispose of Flammable RagsUpdated: 2009-11-15 @ 20:01:30 EST
Shows how to safely dispose of flammable or oily rags… - Troubleshooting Wet Basement ProblemsUpdated: 2009-11-15 @ 20:01:27 EST
Wetness in the home basement is a common problem that can be caused by a number of issues, some simple to repair and others are more complicated. This tutorial will describe various basement water … - Preventing and Thawing a Frozen Water Pipe - Frozen Pipe RepairUpdated: 2009-11-15 @ 20:01:25 EST
Water pipes freezing in the winter are dangerous and expensive. Read how to thaw a frozen pipe and stop them from freezing in the future… - Safety Home Cutting Tools - Box Cutter, ScissorsUpdated: 2009-11-15 @ 20:01:24 EST
Describes innovative cutting tools designed for safe home use… - Gas Furnace Pilot and Thermocouple - How to Light a Furnace Standing…Updated: 2009-11-15 @ 20:01:23 EST
This tutorial describes how a standing pilot and thermocouple work in a furnace and how to light a standing pilot on a gas furnace… - Baby Proof Your HomeUpdated: 2009-11-15 @ 20:01:22 EST
Baby safety products for the home… - How to Shutoff a Water SupplyUpdated: 2009-11-15 @ 20:01:17 EST
Most plumbing repairs require water to be turned off. Learn how to shutoff water at the main or locally at the plumbing fixture… - Test for Carbon Monoxide in the HomeUpdated: 2009-11-15 @ 20:01:16 EST
Testing for Carbon Monoxide in the Home… - How to Unclog a Toilet FixtureUpdated: 2009-11-15 @ 20:01:13 EST
This Step By Step guide will walk you through the common household repair of unclogging a toilet fixture… - How to Select a Contractor - Tutorial on Selecting and Working wit…Updated: 2009-11-15 @ 20:01:09 EST
Learn about the different types of contractors and when to use one. Learn how to select a contractor, define and evaluate the bids, then manage the project. … - Troubleshooting an Electronic Ignition Gas Furnace - Overview and Re…Updated: 2009-11-14 @ 12:14:52 EST
The gas electronic ignition furnace is the most common type of new furnace but requires a special understanding of its components for repair of hot surface ignition and intermittent pilot systems… - Troubleshooting a Gas Furnace - Furnace RepairUpdated: 2009-11-14 @ 11:32:24 EST
Identifies common problems, causes and fixes for various gas furnace problems… - Clogged Garbage Disposal - Disposer DrainUpdated: 2009-11-10 @ 17:02:04 EST
This tutorial gives you tips and describes how to avoid a clog and what to do if your garbage disposer or disposal unit has a clogged drain… - Troubleshooting a Hot Water Boiler - Gas Fired Boiler RepairUpdated: 2009-11-10 @ 17:02:01 EST
This tutorial describes and covers the troubleshooting and repair of gas fired boilers that heat water for hot water or hydronic home heating systems. These boilers can be fired with gas or oil, bu… - Troubleshooting a Gas or Electric Water Heater - Hot Water Heater Re…Updated: 2009-11-10 @ 17:01:58 EST
Tutorial on troubleshooting a tank type water heater including gas and electric types… - Tankless Water Heater - On Demand Tankless Hot Water HeaterUpdated: 2009-11-10 @ 17:01:55 EST
This tutorial describes tankless water heaters, how they work, different fuel sources and types of tankless hot water heaters, how to size the unit and issues associated with this technology… - Anatomy of a Garbage Disposal - Garbage Disposal ConstructionUpdated: 2009-11-10 @ 17:01:48 EST
Construction of a Garbage Disposal… - How to Unclog a Sink - Sink Clog RepairUpdated: 2009-11-10 @ 17:01:43 EST
Sinks often get clogged from any number of possible daily uses (and abuses). This tutorial walks you through the way to get rid of clogs in your sink… - Why Circuit Breakers Trip (and Fuses Blow)Updated: 2009-11-10 @ 17:01:30 EST
It is important to understand the possible reasons for a circuit breaker tripping (turning off). Fixing the cause of the electrical problem is essential before resetting the breaker a third time… - Anatomy of an Electrical Service Panel - Electrical Service PanelUpdated: 2009-11-10 @ 17:01:26 EST
Ever wondered what lurked under the cover of that electrical service panel? Now you can find out what makes up the electrical "nerve center" in your house. It's not as mysterious as you t… - Find a Wood Stud in a WallUpdated: 2009-11-10 @ 17:01:25 EST
Finding a wood stud in a wall is important for many home repair tasks such as hanging a heavy item on a wall. This tutorial guides you through the steps to locate that "hidden wood in the wal… - How to Tuckpoint Mortar JointsUpdated: 2009-11-10 @ 17:01:22 EST
Maintaining mortar joints in a brick wall is essential to keep water out of the wall and prevent brick failure. Learn how to maintain the mortar joints in a brick wall with a technique called tuck… - Organic Lawn Care - Aerating and MowingUpdated: 2009-11-10 @ 17:01:09 EST
Organic lawn care allows your yard to be safe for children and pets while still having it look great. Learn how to organically care for your yard with mowing and aeration… - Vinyl Siding Repair - Replacing - Patching Vinyl SidingUpdated: 2009-11-01 @ 20:05:42 EST
Step by step tutorial on how to replace or patch a damaged section of vinyl siding… - Must Reads: Essential Articles and Resources about HomerepairUpdated: 2009-10-26 @ 10:28:47 EDT
- Ceramic Wall Paint - Low VOC PaintUpdated: 2009-10-05 @ 16:23:07 EDT
Ceramic wall paint is a low VOC paint with additional durability benefits… - Recycling a CFL - Recycle - Do Not Throw Away Compact Fluorescent La…Updated: 2009-09-30 @ 21:01:38 EDT
A CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamp) cannot be thrown away by law in some states. It contains mercury which pollutes our landfills and watersheds. A spent CFL must be carefully packaged and transported… - 5 Ways Your Home Loses Heat - Heat LossUpdated: 2009-09-30 @ 21:01:37 EDT
Describes how the home loses heat and what repairs bring the highest benefit… - SEER - Seasonal Energy Efficiency RatingUpdated: 2009-09-30 @ 21:01:27 EDT
Definition of SEER… - Screw or Bolt Extractor - How to Remove a Broken ScrewUpdated: 2009-09-30 @ 21:01:25 EDT
Describes how screw extractor works and how to extract a broken screw… - Garbage Disposal Troubleshooting - Fixing a Garbage DisposerUpdated: 2009-09-30 @ 21:01:17 EDT
How to troubleshoot common garbage disposal problems and how to repair the disposer… - Hammer TipsUpdated: 2009-09-22 @ 15:41:54 EDT
Tips on proper hammer use for including striking and nail preparation… - Toilet - Pressure Assisted - AssistUpdated: 2009-09-15 @ 21:10:13 EDT
Introduction to the water conserving pressure assisted toilet… - Troubleshooting Common Toilet ProblemsUpdated: 2009-09-12 @ 21:01:49 EDT
Describes how to fix common causes problems with toilets including toilet running, not flushing at all, clogged, etc… - Common House Paint Problems and Repairs - BlisteringUpdated: 2009-09-12 @ 21:01:40 EDT
Tutorial describes the top 10 most common paint problems found around the home, their cause and how to fix them… - Exterior House Painting - Preparation for Painting Your HomeUpdated: 2009-09-12 @ 21:01:31 EDT
The most important step in painting your home does not involve a paintbrush but rather paint scraping tools. Learn how to prepare your home's exterior surface for painting… - Wood Deck Cleaning and Brightening - Wood Deck Oxygen CleanerUpdated: 2009-09-12 @ 21:01:07 EDT
Wood decks require maintenance just like any other part of your home. This tutorial will walk you through the steps necessary for wood deck inspection and cleaning prior to refinishing…