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10 Quick Fixes for Problem Faucets Many people choose to replace faucets as a design decision when remodeling, but there are more practical reasons that may lead you to replace a faucet. |
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Toilet Troubleshooting Residential toilets are remarkably simple, and most can be fixed for under $25. The trick is in diagnosing the problem. |
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February 2007
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How to Fix a Leaky Faucet: Homeowners Clinic Merle Henkenius, a licensed master plumber with more than 30 years of experience, breaks down this basic fix. |
This Old House
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The Facts On Faucets How to tell well-made sink, tub and shower fittings from the polished pretenders. |
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April 7, 2009 |
How to Banish Basement Pipe Problems The way water comes in and goes out of the home is one of those processes we take for granted -- until we can't take a shower or make the toilet flush properly. |
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Installing a Water Filter Tired of spending money on bottled water? Here are step-by-step instructions for adding an undersink filtration system. |
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Adding Sink Shutoff Valves How to keep them level. Making this simple change will yield a lifetime of convenience and ensure a quick response... |
This Old House
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Making Your Shower Safer Antiscald valves installed in tubs and showers maintain safe water temperatures. |
Popular Mechanics
December 2003
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Changing Your Oil And Filter The line at the quick-lube goes around the building and nearly to the street. But the auto parts store parking lot is empty -- now's your chance to show the wife that it really is cheaper and easier to change your own oil. |
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July 2001
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Installing A Tub Surround Sooner or later, every bathroom needs a tuneup -- and the tub's shower enclosure is often the best place to start... |
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November 2004 |
PM Tips & Hints Home improvement tips: pane triage... drip relief... driveway stain remover... etc. |
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January 2007
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Saturday Mechanic: Servicing Tapered Wheel Bearings Unlike sealed wheel bearings, the front wheel bearings found on a typical rear-wheel-drive car or truck employ two-piece caged bearing assemblies. How to clean and repack these bearings in this step-by-step slide show. |
This Old House
Dan DiClerico |
25 Years of Innovation: Faucets Today, there's as much variety in fixtures as in any other element of home decor. |
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Harry Sawyers |
Loosening a Stuck Nut Some nut-freeing tricks to solve a common old-faucet removal problem. |
Popular Mechanics
August 22, 2008
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15 Smart Ways to Save Water (and Money): DIY Guy Here are 15 painless ways to save water. They're good for both your wallet and the world. |
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October 17, 2008
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12 Basic Plumbing Supplies For Home Tool Kits: DIY Guy Live in a home long enough and you'll eventually have to deal with clogged sinks, dripping faucets, plugged-up toilets and leaky pipes. |
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June 2005
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Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Solutions to readers' dilemmas ranging from tankless water heaters to dryer booster fans. |
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December 2007 |
5 Simple Steps to a New Light Switch in 10 Minutes With a few specific tools, you can handle the job even if you've never done basic electrical work. Here's how it's done. |
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August 2004 |
PM Tips & Hints Unfreezing frozen Allen screws and new uses for the old garden hose. |
This Old House
Fran J. Donegan |
Buyer's Guide to Kitchen Sinks How-to improve the only working area used to prepare meals and clean up after them. |
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October 2008 |
100 Skills Every Man Should Know: The Instructions (With Videos!) From auto repair to outdoor survival skills to cooking, sewing, and using tools -- things men should know. |
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What's Their Story? Faucet Handles Learn the history of this period plumbing feature. |
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No Less Than 52 Skills You Need to Survive Homeownership From pulling nails without denting trim to getting a big paint spill off your carpet -- fast fix-it advice when it's time for you to do your homeowning duty. |
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You Can Put Your Weed in There What to do after the last head shop closes |
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Screwdriver Dos and Don'ts Master carpenter Norm Abram's techniques for screwdrivers. |
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December 26, 2008 |
How to Fix Noisy Water Pipes Lowering the water pressure, which should generally not be above 60 psi, often can reduce the hammer sound. |
U.S. CPSC
October 25, 2006 |
Delta Faucet Co. Recalls Bathtub and Shower Head Valves Due to Scald Hazard The device in the valve that limits the amount of hot water that can flow from the shower head or bathtub spout can disengage after being manually set, posing a risk of scalding injuries. |
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September 8, 2008 |
100 Skills Every Man Should Know: 2008's Ultimate DIY List Brains and charm are fine, but a real guy needs to know how to do real stuff. Here are some essential skills for the competent man plus 20 tools to help you get the job done. |
