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Popular Mechanics
April 14, 2009 |
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.   |
Popular Mechanics
March 31, 2009 |
Troubleshoot Your Toilet Without a Plumber A call to a licensed plumber can mean an expensive hourly fee, but the science of plumbing is fairly straightforward, and most problems are simpler to solve than you might think. |
Popular Mechanics
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. |
This Old House
Scott Gibson |
When Faucets Drip and Toilets Run A journeyman plumber shows you how to fix two common leaks. |
This Old House
John D. Wagner |
Fixing a Leaky Faucet How to stop that steady drip, drip, drip |
Popular Mechanics
June 2005
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Solutions to readers' dilemmas ranging from tankless water heaters to dryer booster fans. |
This Old House
Merle Henkenius |
Making Your Shower Safer Antiscald valves installed in tubs and showers maintain safe water temperatures. |
This Old House
Merle Henkenius |
Good-Bye Sweaty Toilet Every summer millions of homeowners have to deal with toilets that perspire puddles of water. But just a little warm water will keep the exterior of those toilets dry all summer long. |
Popular Mechanics
February 2007
Norman Becker |
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. |
Popular Mechanics
December 2006
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Adjusting a water-pressure regulator valve... Clog busting the kitchen Drain... Adding attic Insulation... Electrical panel box loading... Restoring old, ugly kitchen cabinets... Picking the right size wood splitter... Hanging power strips... etc. |
This Old House
December 11, 2000
Merle Henkenius |
Adding Sink Shutoff Valves How to keep them level. Making this simple change will yield a lifetime of convenience and ensure a quick response... |
Popular Mechanics
January 13, 2009 |
Drains 101: How to Clear Drains, Prevent Smells and Use a Makeshift Sump Pump Home maintenance isn't restricted to repairs. In fact, certain tasks -- when performed regularly -- may actually prevent things from breaking in the first place. |
This Old House
Joseph Truini |
Installing a Water Filter Tired of spending money on bottled water? Here are step-by-step instructions for adding an undersink filtration system. |
Popular Mechanics
July 2006
Merle Henkenius |
Waterworks Installing an in-ground sprinkler system is a big job with a big payoff. |
This Old House
Merle Henkenius |
Clear Any Clogged Drain Armed with the right tools and techniques, you can easily unplug stopped-up drains. |
Popular Mechanics
August 22, 2008
Joseph Truini |
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. |
This Old House
John D. Wagner |
Fixing a Leaky Toilet Put an end to the gurgles, ripples and hissing. |
Popular Mechanics
December 2005
Merle Henkenius |
Toilet Troubleshooting Residential toilets are remarkably simple, and most can be fixed for under $25. The trick is in diagnosing the problem. |
Popular Mechanics
February 2006
Joseph Truini |
Fast Fixes 14 shortcut repairs to keep your house in shape, and 9 tips to avoid needing repairs in the first place. |
Popular Mechanics
April 21, 2009 |
How to Choose the Right Caulk for Any Surface Here are some quick tips for shower repair, plus a primer on how to choose and use the right caulk for your tub. |
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Tips for Talking with Your Plumber A pro's advice on how to help your trades person help you. |
| This Old House |
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. |
This Old House
Jheri Fleet |
The Facts On Faucets How to tell well-made sink, tub and shower fittings from the polished pretenders. |
| This Old House |
Downloadable Fall Inspection Checklist Fall is the time to give your house its annual physical -- before winter's harsh weather sets in. Use this detailed checklist as a guide to making a repair list. |
| This Old House |
Silencing Noisy Pipes Put an end to the banging underfoot with this simple fix. |
Popular Mechanics
October 17, 2008
Joseph Truini |
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. |
Popular Mechanics
March 2006
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Sealing a leak around conduit in the foundation wall... Making a Kohler toilet flush properly... Insulate exposed oil supply lines in the winter?... Preventing water evaporation from toilets, sink traps and floor drains... Can a light-fixture dimmer switch be used for a ceiling fan?... etc. |
Popular Mechanics
February 24, 2009 |
6 Household Tips To Keep Handrails, Counters and Baseboards Together It's amazing how many small structural things can go wrong around your house. Whether it's the front-door lock that won't let you into your own home, or the cracked window that won't keep the cold out. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2006
Joseph Truini |
My Dream Remodeling Nightmare A veteran do-it-yourselfer frames out his new whirlpool bath and answers the question, "How hard can it be?" |
Popular Mechanics
August 2006
Becker & Berendsohn |
Homeowners Clinic How to replace the bathroom sink drain... Getting water out of a crawlspace... Remove odors from your sink's garbage disposal... Paint around, not over electrical outlets... Dripping ducts... Apartment dryer woes... etc. |
This Old House
John D. Wagner |
Emergency Shutoff What to do when pipes burst, fixtures leak or appliances flood. |
| This Old House |
Fixing Noisy Pipes How to remedy noisy pipes in the winter. |
Reason
February 2009
Jacob Sullum |
You Can Put Your Weed in There What to do after the last head shop closes |
This Old House
Amy R. Hughes |
Take a Good Look at Vintage Radiators Vintage iron radiators offer comfort on a cold day and style year-round -- in new and old houses alike. |
Popular Mechanics
December 2008 |
20 Minute Solutions: Quick Home Fixes, Upgrades and Instant Organizers Jazz up your kitchen... Quiet doors and hinges... Freshen your bath... etc. |
Popular Mechanics
November 11, 2008 |
5 Quick Fixes for Hang-ups with Nuts, Bolts, Screws and Nails Tightening a loose wood screw... Removing a stubborn engine nut... Removing a painted-over screw... Hiding popped nails... Pulling a headless nail... etc. |
Popular Mechanics
February 2006
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Proper oil-fired boiler tuneups... Protect fiberglass from fading... Stopping toilet leaks... Removing soap scum... Ice crystals in the attic... etc. |
This Old House
February 2001
Joseph Truini |
No-Sweat Plumbing Repairs Fixing leaky pipes without having to use a soldering torch. |
Home Toys
April 2003
Bill Lund |
How I get my hot water fast! A review of a hot water demand system that saves energy and provides hot water fast. |
This Old House
Nov/Dec 2012
Scott Omelianuk |
On To-Do Lists: A Home Owner's Work Is Never Done I've got to tell you, compared with the satisfaction of finishing a project myself, calling someone in to do it for you ranks right up there. Did it cost us more? Of course, but it also let us recognize that everyone needs a break from the DIY grind. |
Popular Mechanics
December 2004
Paul Weissler |
Turn Up Your Heater How to determine if your vehicle's heater system is under-performing. |
Popular Mechanics
September 2005 |
Saturday Mechanic - Keeping Your Windshield Clean Time to tune up the washers and wipers? Here are a batch of things to try, depending on what part of the system isn't doing its job. |
This Old House
Danny Lipford |
Hiring a Qualified Plumber Even small leaks can lead to big repairs. Avoid getting soaked by hiring an experienced, licensed pro. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2004
Mike Allen |
Repairing Windshield Washers Your windshield washers are a valuable safety system on your car or truck. And like other automotive systems, this one can require a little maintenance. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
From the Ground Up: Plumbing A plumbing primer from This Old House expert Richard Trethewey. |
This Old House
Harry Sawyers |
Loosening a Stuck Nut Some nut-freeing tricks to solve a common old-faucet removal problem. |
Popular Mechanics
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. |
Popular Mechanics
February 2010
Mike Allen |
How to Replace Your Car's Radiator: DIY Auto If you have a bad plastic-tank radiator, you might as well just buy a new one. If you have a copper-and-brass radiator, it might be repairable at a radiator shop. Either way, save some money by doing the removal and installation yourself. |
Popular Mechanics
January 1999 |
Repairing an Icemaker Water Valve The majority of refrigerators today are equipped with an automatic icemaker. The water valve supplying the icemaker is a key component of the icemaking system, and it should be the first thing you check if the icemaker's performance is erratic or if the icemaker stops working... |
Boating
April 2004 |
Troubleshooter's Tip Sheet Here are some of the more common potential boating disasters and our proven techniques for keeping them from ruining your day. |
