Maintenance and Repair

Rainy Day Solutions

July 27, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: drywell, erosion, flooding, rain, tips, water

5 Don't Do-It-Yourself Projects

July 22, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: demolition, diy, electrical, plumbing, popular mechanics, roofing

Swamp Cooler Maintenance

July 8, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: ac, hvac, mold, mosquitos, swamp cooling

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Air-Conditioners and Mold

July 8, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: air conditioner, filter, maintenance, mold

Easy Home Plumbing Tips

July 1, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: bathroom, kitchen, pipes, plumbing, tips, toilet

Removing Pet Urine Stink and Stains from Wood Floors

June 30, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: carpet, cleaning, dog urine, smell

Refrigerator Gasket Replacement

June 18, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: gasket, meredith clinton, refrigerator, repair

Replacing Bathtub Sealant

June 16, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: bathtub, caulk, grout, meredith clinton, sealant, tile

Common Roof Repairs

June 13, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: gutters, katy ryan, roof repair, tiles

Air Conditioner Maintenance

June 3, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: air conditioner, hvac, meredith clinton

Removing Peeling Paint from a Retaining Wall

May 29, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: pressure washer, remove paint

Drywell Rebuild with the Help of Oakum

May 28, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: chicago, drywell, gutters, rain barrel

Efflorescence: The Chalky Stuff on your Concrete

May 27, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: cement, concrete, driveway, efflorescence, salt petering, sidewalk

Fix a Sagging Wooden Swing Gate

May 19, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: gate, swing gate, yard

Fix a Hole in the Ceiling

May 19, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: ceiling damage, hole in ceiling, water damage

Friday Fix: The Running Toilet

May 16, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: bathroom, diy, friday fix, nathaniel garber schoen, toilet

Tree Decision: Keep'em or Cut'em?

May 16, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: backyard, landscape, tree removal

Repairing Damaged Baseboards

May 8, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: baseboards, molding, repair

Get Your Closets Back on Track

May 7, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: bifold doors, closet doors, danny lipford, meredith clinton, natural handyman

Clear a Clogged Kitchen or Bathroom Sink Drain

May 6, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: bath, bob vila, clogged sink drain, kitchen, p-trap, plumbing

Keep Your Appliances Running a Long Time

April 30, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: appliances, dishwasher, diy, dryer, oven, repair, washer

How To Find an Appliance Repairman

April 29, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: appliance repair, howto, oldhouseweb.com

The Family Grill Update using Natural Gas

April 28, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: bbq, conversion, grills, natural gas, propane

Radon Testing and Remediation

April 25, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: poison gases, radon, testing, wsj.com

What Lurks Beneath...the Wallpaper

April 23, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: drywall, foursquare, wallpaper, water damage

Mending Your Window Screens

April 22, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: door screen, meredith clinton, screen repair, window screen

Dryrot Roof Repair

April 14, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: eaves, houseblog, remodel, remodeling for geeks, repair

Reupholstering: Make the Old New

April 10, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: meredith clinton, upholster, wingback chair

Fix an Interior Door Drag

April 7, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: door, techniques

Steps for Safely Disposing of a Broken CFL Light bulb

March 28, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: breaks, cfl, light bulb, mercury, toxic

Save Money with a Water Heater Wrap

March 27, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: heating, hvac, insulation, katy ryan, water heater, wraps

Installing a Stair Runner

March 27, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: carpet, meredith clinton, rugs, safety, stair runner, stairs

Attention Allergy Sufferers: Spring Has Sprung

March 24, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: allergens, allergies, clean air, dust mites, meredith clinton, pollen, spring cleaning

DIY Maven: New Uses for Tin Ceiling Tiles

March 21, 2008 | Comments (1)

Tags: diy maven, tin ceiling tiles

Well Water Testing

March 19, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: cdc, contamination, meredith clinton, water purification, water testing, well

Window Pane Mirror

March 18, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: meredith clinton, mirror, project, window pane

The Best Plants for Your Window Box

March 13, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: flowers, plants, spring projects, window box

Quick Fixes for Basement Flooding

March 12, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: basement, flooding, katy ryan

Perfect Time to Install that Water Filter

March 10, 2008 | Comments (2)

Tags: health, water conservation, water filter

Replacing a Radiator Air Valve

February 28, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: radiator

Vinegar, Nature's Magic Cleanser

February 21, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: green cleaning, meredith clinton, natural cleaning, vinegar

How to Solder Copper Pipe

January 23, 2008 | Comments (1)

Tags: copper pipe, soldering

Flood Prevention for Your Home

January 14, 2008 | Comments ()

Tags: drain, fall projects, flooding, leaves

Winterize Your Home

December 13, 2007 | Comments (1)

Tags: doors, insulation, weatherstripping, windows, winterizing

Ice Dam Prevention and Removal

December 11, 2007 | Comments (1)

Tags: ice dam, insulation, roofing

Steam Radiator Tips

December 7, 2007 | Comments (3)

Tags: steam radiator, tips

The Hype on Heat Pumps

November 23, 2007 | Comments (1)

Tags: furnace, heat pump, howto, hvac

Lessons in Leaf Blowing

November 7, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: leaf blowers, reviews, yards

Fix a Leaky Bath Faucet Forever

October 12, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: bathtub, fixtures, leaky faucet

25 DIY Skills for Men and Women

October 3, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: DIY

Don't Procrastinate, Insulate!

October 2, 2007 | Comments (1)

Tags: energy audit, insulation

Environmental Home Improvement Tips

October 1, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: environment, home improvement, tips

Home and Garden Answers from Yahoo!

September 23, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: answers, diy, gardening, tips

Techniques for Cleaning Tile Grout

September 4, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: maintenance, tile grout

New Home Nightmares...Shared Online

August 21, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: home construction

Why Houses Rot

August 14, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: hvac

Covet Thy Neighbors Remodel

August 8, 2007 | Comments (1)

Tags: houseblog, remodel

Lead Paint Removal

July 27, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: house paint

Transform Your Formica Countertops

July 26, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: formica countertops

Are You as Handy as Your Dad?

July 18, 2007 | Comments (1)

Tags: diy, handyman

How To Fix a Leaking Faucet

July 17, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: faucet, repair

Repair Lawn Burn

July 5, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: lawn

Mice and Rats and Squirrels - Oh My!

June 29, 2007 | Comments (1)

Tags: pests

Popcorn Ceiling Removal

June 28, 2007 | Comments (1)

Tags: ceiling

Repair Damaged or Loose Veneer

May 8, 2007 | Comments ()

Home Improvement Myths

May 7, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: tips

Indoor Air Quality

April 12, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: air quality, safety

Rejuvenate a Cement Patio

April 4, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: patio

Handyman Hiring Tips

April 4, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: home improvement

Spring Riding Mower Inspection

March 26, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: garden, lawn, maintenance

Tree Pruning for Spring

March 21, 2007 | Comments ()

Spring Cleaning Lists

March 19, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: cleaning

Landscaping Plan

March 12, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: landscaping

Icy Walkways

February 28, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: ice, snow, walkways

Green Cleaning Products

February 20, 2007 | Comments ()

Tags: cleaning, green

Concrete - A Pillar of Society

January 25, 2007 | Comments ()

Carpet Repairs

January 23, 2007 | Comments ()

Trimming Tree Branches

January 22, 2007 | Comments ()

Drywall Repair

January 16, 2007 | Comments (5)

Tags: drywall, plasterboard, repair, sheetrock

Detecting Gas Leaks

January 9, 2007 | Comments ()

Eliminate Rooftop Ice

December 8, 2006 | Comments ()

Squeaky Floors

November 16, 2006 | Comments ()

Protect Your Home from Flooding

November 14, 2006 | Comments ()

Replace a P-Trap

November 8, 2006 | Comments (2)

Tags: bath, kitchen, plumbing, ptrap, sink

Gutter Tongs

November 6, 2006 | Comments ()

Tags: clean, gutter tongs, gutters

DIY Workshops and Clinics

November 3, 2006 | Comments ()

Tags: classes, diy, home depot, lowes, workshops

Furnace Tune-Up and Maintenance

October 24, 2006 | Comments ()

Replacement Drawer Slides

October 20, 2006 | Comments ()

Tags: cabinets, drawers, kitchen, slides

Chimney Sweep

October 18, 2006 | Comments ()

Fix Your Doorbell

October 9, 2006 | Comments ()

Dust Mites

October 9, 2006 | Comments ()

Indoor Air Pollution

October 8, 2006 | Comments ()

Replacing Vinyl Siding

October 3, 2006 | Comments ()

Driveway Oil Stains

September 20, 2006 | Comments ()

Blown-In Insulation

September 20, 2006 | Comments ()

Install a Garbage Disposal

September 19, 2006 | Comments ()

Slate Roof Protection

September 19, 2006 | Comments ()

Replacing a Drill Chuck

September 11, 2006 | Comments (4)

Preserving Heat

September 8, 2006 | Comments (1)

Broken Window Tip

September 6, 2006 | Comments ()

Tags: repair, windows

Bathroom Caulk & Grout Repair

August 18, 2006 | Comments ()

Tags: bath, bathroom, caulk, shower

Repair a Sidewalk Crack

August 7, 2006 | Comments ()

Installing a Bathroom Exhaust Fan

August 7, 2006 | Comments (2)

Do-It-Herself Home Repair DVD

August 4, 2006 | Comments ()

Tags: dvd, home repair

Choosing a Fuse

August 4, 2006 | Comments ()

Removing Bees and Wasps Safely

July 25, 2006 | Comments ()

Preventing Driveway and Landscape Erosion

July 22, 2006 | Comments ()

Paint Buddy

July 20, 2006 | Comments ()

Avoiding Mold in the Summer

July 12, 2006 | Comments ()

Locating a Wall Stud

July 10, 2006 | Comments ()

Identifying and Removing Bugs from Your Home

July 10, 2006 | Comments (1)

Garage Door Dilemna

June 30, 2006 | Comments ()

Clean Tile Grout

June 28, 2006 | Comments (1)

Fixing a Leaky Skylight

June 26, 2006 | Comments (2)

Air Conditioning Fixes

June 21, 2006 | Comments ()

Dishwasher Repair

June 19, 2006 | Comments ()

Buildup Toilet Flange

June 15, 2006 | Comments ()

Tags: bath, toilet, toilet flange

Remove a Heavy Tub

June 12, 2006 | Comments ()

Deep Clean Carpets

June 9, 2006 | Comments (2)

Mixing Wood Stains or Dyes

June 9, 2006 | Comments ()

Fix a Wobbly Ceiling Fan

June 7, 2006 | Comments ()

Gutter Installation and Cleaning

May 14, 2006 | Comments ()

Alternative Driveway Materials

May 10, 2006 | Comments ()

Garden Hose Repair

May 9, 2006 | Comments ()

Replacing Roof Shingles

May 9, 2006 | Comments ()

Repaving a Driveway

May 6, 2006 | Comments ()

Cooling an Attic with Soffit Vents

May 4, 2006 | Comments ()

Cleaning Interior Walls of Smoke Stains

May 3, 2006 | Comments (1)

Repairing a Wood Fence

April 25, 2006 | Comments ()

Power Washing a Pathway

April 24, 2006 | Comments (1)

Ant Control

April 21, 2006 | Comments ()

Unclogging a Sink

April 19, 2006 | Comments ()

Squeaky Wood Floors

March 26, 2006 | Comments (1)

Removing Vinyl Tiles

March 22, 2006 | Comments ()

Ask Houseblogs

March 21, 2006 | Comments (1)

Spring Cleaning

March 21, 2006 | Comments ()

I Love my (outdated) Fridge

March 20, 2006 | Comments ()

Cleaning Your Fireplace

March 16, 2006 | Comments ()

Lead Paint Removal

March 14, 2006 | Comments ()

Finding a Contractor

March 11, 2006 | Comments ()

Stain Removal Guide

March 9, 2006 | Comments (1)

Tags: cleaning, stain removal

Paint Your Radiator

March 3, 2006 | Comments ()

You Grow Girl

March 3, 2006 | Comments (1)

Stopping Drafts

March 1, 2006 | Comments ()

Sticking Wood Drawers

March 1, 2006 | Comments ()

Hot Water Heater Maintenance

February 28, 2006 | Comments ()

Home Sprinklers

February 28, 2006 | Comments (1)

Moisture Control and Ventilation

February 28, 2006 | Comments ()

Garage Door Maintenance

February 24, 2006 | Comments (2)

Building a Raised Plant Bed

February 24, 2006 | Comments (1)

Weekend Fixes

February 24, 2006 | Comments ()

Homemade Cleaning Products

February 24, 2006 | Comments ()

Digital Home DIY

February 19, 2006 | Comments ()

Clean Kitchens

February 18, 2006 | Comments ()

Roses are Red

November 16, 2005 | Comments ()

Get in the Swim of Things

June 9, 2005 | Comments ()

Ceiling Fans and Home Lighting

 

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