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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
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. |
This Old House
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The Future of Oil Storage Heating oil has always brought with it the issue of how to store it and keep it clean. Now, polyethylene, leak-proof oil tanks, proven in Europe since 1971, are finally approved for use in the U.S. |
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. |
Popular Mechanics
January 28, 2009
Mike Allen |
Debunking 5 Cold-Weather Car Myths A winter guru born and raised in Michigan's snowy Thumb, answers cold-weather queries and debunks winter car myths. |
Popular Mechanics
October 2002
Paul Weissler |
Storing Your Car A 2- to 4-month driving season followed by eight to 10 months of storage is something many car enthusiasts go through every year. You want to be able to store the vehicle without big expense, yet with minimum deterioration and an easy return to operation. |
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. |
Popular Mechanics
July 22, 2009 |
8 Quick Fixes For Your Worn Out Table and Chairs Brilliant ideas that can work on any piece of furniture. |
Popular Mechanics
January 11, 2005
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Hold The Starch Learn how to fix a dent in a piece of wood. |
The Motley Fool
November 14, 2007
John Rosevear |
Are You Ready for Winter Driving? Snowy roads and cold temperatures are hard on cars and drivers alike, but there are a few things you can do now to make things a little easier on both of you once the white stuff hits. |
Popular Mechanics
December 23, 2008 |
Easy Tips for Stain Removal at Home Home maintenance isn't restricted to repairs. In fact, certain tasks -- when performed regularly -- may actually prevent things from breaking in the first place. |
Outside
January 2004
Christopher Solomon |
Break the Ice When the frost bites hard, fight back with the latest winter hydration systems. |
Popular Mechanics
July 28, 2009 |
Easy Storage Solutions and Choosing the Best Adhesive for the Job Fixes: shaky bookshelves; wardrobe with an ancient smell; peeling cabinetry... Six adhesives and what they're best used for... |
This Old House
Jeannie Ralston |
Harvesting the Water With Rain Barrels Catching and using rainwater can be a simple single plastic barrel with a gravity feed to a flower bed or a sophisticated system that supply all your water needs. Here's how each is built. |
Popular Mechanics
January 2004
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Removing Bumper Stickers, Window Tinting And Pinstripes Here are some tried-and-true, relatively simple but effective techniques. |
