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At Home with...Kerri Kenney-Silver
As Deputy Trudy Wiegel on Comedy Central’s Reno 911, actress Kerri Kenney-Silver's grueling schedule had her yearning ... |
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Broken Windows
Always wear thick gardening gloves when handling broken glass, and use goggles if you have to break any glass. Carefully ... |
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Chair Spindle Fix
A common shop repair is fixing spindles in a chair that have loosened up. When the end of the spindle is too small for the ... |
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Copper Gutters
Gutters are the unsung heroes of a home's exterior. When constructed from copper, this oft-overlooked detail becomes more than ... |
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Damper Insulation
P oorly fitting fireplace dampers allow air to move freely up and down the chimney, often resulting in significant ... |
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Deciding to Remodel or Move
A growing family means remodeling existing space, expanding or moving. Checklists and professional input can help you decide ... |
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Disassembling Things
Make sure you know how to disassemble and reassemble things before you try to fix them. |
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Dripping Faucet
Did you know that a hot water faucet leaking one drip per second wastes 200 gallons a year? Repairing leaky faucets will lower ... |
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Duct Leaks
Check your ducts for air leaks. First look for sections that should be joined but have separated and then look for obvious ... |
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Electrical Quick Test
You can quickly test electrical devices to determine if they are working or not. |
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EnergyWise House: Maintaining Existing Air Conditioners
Older air conditioners may still be able to offer years of relatively efficient use. However, making your older air ... |
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Expanding a One-Story House: Build a Second Story or a First-Floor Addition?
You’re expanding your home, but should you build up or out? Enlarge the footprint of your single-story residence or add a ... |
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Finding Replacement Parts
Finding replacement parts can be daunting unless you know how and where to look for them. |
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Fix-It 101
Fix anything in your home using the Fix-It Process. |
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Fixing a Coffee Grinder
Ah, the smell of freshly ground coffee in the morning! If your grinder doesn't grind, call the Fix-It Club! |
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Fixing a Convection Oven
Microwaves weren't the first cook-it-fast devices. Convection ovens have been around many years. If yours doesn't work, fix it! |
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Fixing a Cordless Phone
Cordless telephones are made to withstand moderate abuse. If yours needs fixing, you may need to call a technician. Before ... |
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Fixing a Dishwasher
No one wants to go back to the "good old days" before dishwashers. If it's broke, fix it! |
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Fixing a Food Processor
Food processors have more power and do more tasks than food mixers–meaning they are more often need to be fixed. Here's how. |
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Fixing a Garage Door Opener
Garage door openers are handy devices that can turn into frustrations if they need maintenance or repair. |
