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Chimney Safety
Most fires involving either masonry or prefabricated metal chimneys occur because of improper installation, use or ... |
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Choosing Carpet: What to Look For Before You Buy
Once you decide to purchase carpeting for your home, let common sense be your guide. Select a carpet that is made for the ... |
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Clean As You Go
When painting, keep a damp rag handy to clean up as you go. It's much easier to clean paint that is still wet. |
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Clean Bulbs
Believe it or not, the impact of dirty, dusty, insect-laden globes, diffusers, reflectors, or shades on your fixtures' light ... |
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Clean Burners
Keep range-top burners and reflectors clean; they will reflect the heat better, and you will save energy. |
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Clean Coils
Move your refrigerator out from the wall and vacuum its condenser coils once a year unless you have a no-clean condenser ... |
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Clean House = Lower Bills
Here's another great tip from BobVila.com.
It may seem like a bit of a stretch to think of housework as a money-saving ... |
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Cleaning a Fireplace Chimney
If you have a fireplace or wood stove for primary or secondary heat, make sure it is ready for the heating season. |
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Cleaning Bits
After a few uses, resin will build up on your drill and router bits and lessen their effectiveness. An easy way to clean them ... |
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Cleaning Drains
Thank goodness for the household drain system. It removes wastewater from sinks, tubs, and showers, dumping it into your ... |
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Cleaning Solvent
Use the right solvent to clean up paint equipment. Check the paint can label. Generally use a mild detergent solution for ... |
 
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Cleaning the Facade and Restoring the Brickwork
Bob Meets with Jeremy Armstrong from Two Trees Development to discuss the historic façade rehabilitation. The building, with ... |
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Compressor Maintenance
Make sure the compressor's output matches the pounds-per-square-inch requirements of the tool to be used. Check and change the ... |
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Deck Cleaning
Chlorine bleach is excellent for removal of mold, mildew and algae, but it also can cause premature failure of the coating. ... |
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Decorative Woodwork Restoration
Bob and Patty Hettich strip paint from decorative woodwork, then make rubber molds to create new detail in a Federal style ... |
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Defrosting Freezer
After defrosting a freezer, wipe the interior with glycerin. Next time you defrost it, the ice will be easier to remove, ... |
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Drill Bit Corrosion
A simple way to clean corrosion from a twist drill bit is to let your power drill help you. While applying oil to the bit at ... |
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Dust Control
Controlling dust is very important for people who are allergic to animal dander and mites. You cannot see mites, but you can ... |
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Energy Efficient Washer Dryer Set Installed
Bob and Ryley install a Maytag Neptune washer-dryer set. Manufacturer's representative Jay Klosterman describes the product's ... |
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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 ... |
