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By Bob Formisano, About.com Guide

Draining an Electric Water Heater Created: Thursday, May 24, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
This tutorial describes how to drain an electric water heater for maintenance.
Troubleshooting an Electric Water Heater - Hot Water Heater Repair Created: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
How to troubleshoot and repair a tank type electric water heater.
Troubleshooting a Gas Water Heater - Hot Water Heater Repair Created: Saturday, December 02, 2006 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Tutorial on troubleshooting a tank type gas water heater
Tankless Water Heater - On Demand Tankless Hot Water Heater Created: Thursday, September 28, 2006 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
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.
Anode Rod Created: Saturday, December 02, 2006 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Definition of an anode rode found in a glass lined water heater
Electric Water Heater Heating Element Troubleshooting and Replacement Created: Saturday, January 03, 2009 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
This tutorial describes how to troubleshoot and replace heating elements in an electric water heater.
Replace a Water Heater Thermocouple or Flame Sensor Created: Sunday, January 17, 2010 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
This tutorial describes how to easily replace a gas water heater thermocouple having an older style standing pilot or a new style electronic ignition.
How to Maintain a Water Heater - Water Heater Maintenance Created: Saturday, August 22, 2009 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
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.
Water Heater Bonding Wire - Is it Needed? Created: Saturday, August 23, 2008 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Some local codes (not many) require a wire to be connected between the hot and cold water pipes on a water heater. Is this really required and why?
Instant Hot Water on Demand - Hot Water Heater Pump Recirculation Created: Saturday, June 14, 2008 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Article describes how to improve water heater performance with simple add-on booster / recirculation pump system that allows faster hot water to appliances and faucets.
Tips for Water Heater Energy Savings Created: Saturday, May 03, 2008 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Tips for how to save money and conserve energy when using a water heater.
How to Install a Water Heater - Replacing a Water Heater - Hot Water Created: Tuesday, December 25, 2007 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Tutorial describing how to install a replacement gas or electric water heater.
How to Size a Tankless Water Heater - Tankless Water Heater Sizing Created: Saturday, March 05, 2011 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Summary of the factors involved in sizing a tankless water heater.
Water Heater Tutorial Hub Created: Sunday, May 22, 2011 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Learn how to repair and maintain a water heater.
Anatomy of a Gas Hot Water Heater (Tank type) Created: Sunday, October 29, 2006 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Detailed description and graphic of the components making up a gas tank type hot water heater.
Types of Residential Carpet - Carpet Styles Created: Saturday, April 14, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012
Tutorial describes the various common styles of residential carpet including variations of Friezé, cut pile and loop piles.
Carpet Fiber Types - Residential Carpet Created: Saturday, April 14, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012
Introduction to carpet fiber types including nylon, wool, olefin, acrylic and polyester.
Carpet Created: Friday, April 13, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 13, 2012
Defintion of the flooring material called carpet.
Test for Hard Water - Water Hardness Created: Saturday, March 07, 2009 Updated: Friday, March 30, 2012
This tutorial describes a home test to determine if you have hard water.
Gas Furnace Pilot and Thermocouple - How to Light a Furnace Standing Pilot Created: Thursday, November 09, 2006 Updated: Friday, March 23, 2012
This tutorial describes how a standing pilot and thermocouple work in a furnace and how to light a standing pilot on a gas furnace.
Saw, Circular Created: Thursday, February 09, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Power tool
Drill Created: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Drill
Screen or Spline Installation Tool Created: Tuesday, May 08, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Specialty hand tool used to install a plastic spline during screen installation
How to Use a Screen (or spline) Installation Tool Created: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Describes how to use a screen installation tool
Screen Repair - Wood Frame Created: Sunday, June 03, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Describes technique for repairing screen in a wood frame
Introduction on How to Install a Wall Light Fixture - Sconce Installation Created: Saturday, March 26, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
How to Install Wall Light and Sconce Fixtures. Wall mounted light fixtures are often called a wall sconce, and are a great way to add character to general room lighting. In this tutorial we will re...
Screen Door Repair - Repairing an Aluminum Frame Screen Door Created: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Tutorial describes how to easily repair a screen door in an aluminum frame with professional looking results.
Screen Retainer Spline Created: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Describes the flexible gasketing material used in screen installation.
Sawhorse Created: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Describes the tool called a sawhorse used to stabilize a work piece.
How to Clean and Refinish a Wood Deck Created: Saturday, August 08, 2009 Updated: Monday, March 12, 2012
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..
Wood Deck Cleaning and Brightening - Wood Deck Oxygen Cleaner Created: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 Updated: Monday, March 12, 2012
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.
Condensing Furnace Definition Created: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Definition of a high efficiency condensing furnace

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