Steven Fox
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Steven Fox is an often successful but always enthusiastic DIY buff. Taking after his master mechanic father, he loves nothing better than to amuse himself trying to figure out how things work and how to fix them when they won’t.
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When weather stations predict frigid temperatures and record snowfall, concerns rise that roofs may not make it the full season but instead collapse under the strain of a surprising snow ...
Are you stumped by the fact that your dryer seems to take forever these days? If your clothes dryer needs more time to dry a load now than when you first purchased it, don’t jump to repla...
It's the 21st century! It shouldn't be such a struggle for owners to heat their homes evenly enough to enjoy total comfort and efficiently enough to achieve low energy costs. But still, e...
As summer heat gives way to fall’s cooler temperatures, daily activities—from dinners to DIY projects—migrate back indoors. But really, how much more comfortable are you indoors with your...
This article has been brought to you by Warmboard. Its facts and opinions are those of BobVila. com. Whether it's a new floor for the living room or new cabinetry for the kitchen, remodel...
It's no surprise if home heating doesn't rank high on your list of priorities right now, but let's face it: If you were uncomfortable at home last winter, you are going to be uncomfortabl...
This article has been brought to you by Warmboard. Its facts and opinions are those of BobVila. com. Spring has arrived at last. But don't let the warmer weather fool you into forgetting ...
It's almost impossible to overstate the importance of electronics and appliances in our lives today. We are sounded by equipment that beeps and whirs, blinks and buzzes. From the systems ...
As temperatures drop and the weather gets dicey, we relocate ourselves—as well as our daily activities—indoors for warmth, shelter, and comfort. But as most homeowners know, the indoors d...
Cooking oil appears in many forms—olive, vegetable, canola, etc. —and is a necessary ingredient for almost anything you whip up in the kitchen. But everyday accidents are almost as common...