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Learn about cleaning major pieces of your home with Bob Vila, including information about cleaning carpets, paint stripping, clearing drains, and more.

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Humidifier Cleaning
Humidifier Cleaning
Empty dehumidifiers daily and clean often. If possible, have the appliance drip directly into a drain. Follow manufacturer's ...
Humidity Control
Humidity Control
To deter mold, keep indoor humidity low. If possible, keep indoor humidity below 60 percent (ideally between 30 and 50 ...
HVAC Tune-up
HVAC Tune-up
Have your heating system cleaned and tuned by a qualified contractor. A pre-season tune-up and filter change is a good ...
Icy Walkways
Icy Walkways
Smooth auger blades aren’t designed to cut through packed or icy snow so the snow may be harder to clear if your snowthrower ...
Indoor Air Quality - Flood Cleanup
Indoor Air Quality - Flood Cleanup
Standing water and wet materials are a breeding ground for microorganisms, such as viruses, bacteria, and mold. Failure to ...
Indoor Air Quality - Lead
Indoor Air Quality - Lead
Lead can cause serious damage to the brain kidneys, nervous system, and red blood cells. Lead exposure in children can result ...
Installing a Central Vacuum System
Installing a Central Vacuum System
Ron Boffoli from Cape Cod Vacuum Supply is on site installing the components for a central vacuum system. Bob joins Boffoli as ...
Interior Layout of the Warehouse Rehab
Interior Layout of the Warehouse Rehab
Bob meets with Chris Vila to discuss the demolition and clean up. One of the project's early obstacles was the roof. To close ...
Lawn Mower Spring Tune-Up
Lawn Mower Spring Tune-Up
A well-maintained lawn mower is easier to operate and will last longer.
Lead Cleaning
Lead Cleaning
If you suspect that your house has lead hazards, you can take some immediate steps to reduce your family's risk: clean up ...
Lead Dust
Lead Dust
Lead dust can form when lead-based paint is dry scraped, dry sanded, or heated. Dust also forms when painted surfaces bump or ...
Lead Information Center
Lead Information Center
If you suspect you have lead paint in your house or soil, call The National Lead Informatio Center at 1-800-424-5323 to get ...
Lead Paint Conditions
Lead Paint Conditions
Lead-based paint is usually not a hazard if it is in good consition, and it is not an impact or friction surface, like a ...
Lead Paint Effects
Lead Paint Effects
If not detected early, children with high levels of lead in their bodies can suffer from: damage to the brain and nervous ...
Lead Paint Removal
Lead Paint Removal
Removal of old paint by sanding, scraping, or other means may generate dust or fumes that contain lead. Exposure to lead dust ...
Lead Sources
Lead Sources
While paint, dust, and soil are the most common lead hazards, other lead sources also exist.
- Drinking water, your home ...
Leaf Net Cleaning
Leaf Net Cleaning
When cleaning the surface of your pool with a leaf net, work your way around the sides first, then clean from the middle of ...
Let it Breathe
Let it Breathe
Be sure to frequently check the air filters on your tools. Clogged filters can choke an engine and many filters can be cleaned ...
Malibu Home Demolition
Malibu Home Demolition
Bob Vila and Joe Fitzgerald discuss the roof types of surrounding homes and the possibilities for our house. They show the ...
Mild Weather Fires
Mild Weather Fires
Mild winters mean more chimney fires! It's true. People choke back their woodstoves in mild weather - leading to more creosote ...
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