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Surviving Your Remodel
A major remodeling or renovation project in your home can cause great stress, which often wears on your relationship. Keeping ... |
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Test a Gas Grill for Leaks
Ready to fire up the grill? Make sure it's ready! Here's how to check for leaks. |
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Testing Appliance Fuses
By design, the first thing to go in an appliance is the fuse so it should be the first thing you check. |
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Testing Button Batteries
Small batteries energize many household and personal items so keep them tested. |
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Testing Circuit Breakers
Circuit breakers are electrical safety devices that are easy to check and reset. |
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Testing Circuit Fuses
All homes have a safety switch in each circuit. Older homes use fuses that easily can be checked and replaced. |
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Testing Electrical Cords
Electrical cords are simple in operation and simple to test and replace. |
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Testing Heating Elements
Heating elements are found in many home appliances so knowing how to test them can save you time and money. |
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Testing Household Batteries
Small household batteries power many of our devices so it's important to know how to test them. |
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Testing Motors
Motors in many popular appliances and are easy to test and replace. |
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Testing with a Multimeter
Electrical tests are easy once you know how and when to use a multimeter. |
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The Fix-It Toolbox
You can fix hundreds of household things with basic tools. |
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The Low-Stress Home Renovation
Renovation isn't just a financial investment—it's an emotional one, too. Here are guidelines for completing your project with ... |
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Understanding Warranties
Make sure you know about warranties before opening up something to fix it. |
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Using a Continuity Tester
You can perform simple electrical tests with a continuity tester. |
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Using Adhesives
Selecting and using the appropriate adhesives makes fixing things easier. |
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Using Electrical Cleaners
You can maintain and even repair electrical components with cleaners made for the job. |
 
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Wood Floor Repair
Bob and Tom Forest discuss a severe hump in the dining room floor. The cause could be a supporting wall below, the natural ... |
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Wood Floor Repair
Bob and home owner Gavin repair and refinish a 75 year old oak floor. Becuase the thickness of the new patch floor panels ... |
