Maintenance and Repair: October 2007 Monthly archive
Well maybe not forever but this simple how-to from Danny Lipford will fix your bathtub leak in short order by simply replacing the washer and sealing the valve threads with Teflon tape.
Tags: bathtub, fixtures, leaky faucet
October 12, 2007 | Comments ()
There is no reason that this list of 25 DIY Skills Everyman Should Know cannot also be applied to women. Our favorite skills are framing a wall, fixing a dead outlet, using a torque wrench, sharpening a knife, and mixing concrete,
Tags: DIY
October 3, 2007 | Comments ()
The fastest way to save energy and money is to properly insulate your home. Seal all drafts around your doors and windows and to maximize your insulation efforts check along worn floorboards and in the attic for areas that cold air may enter the house. You can hire an HVAC professional to do an energy audit on your house and they'll most likely use an infrared thermal meter that can detect missing insulation as well as hidden moisture.
Tags: energy audit, insulation
October 2, 2007 | Comments (1)
We don't know who these people are but they look like they could use some environmentally friendly home improvement tips and so can you.
Tags: environment, home improvement, tips
October 1, 2007 | Comments ()
