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About Roseann Foley Henry

Roseann Foley Henry is a writer, editor, and home improvement buff. She and her partner and their two children live in Bayside, where they are ever-so-slowly renovating a classic 1920 Dutch Colonial. Among her writing credits are The Life of a House, the story of a tiny gatekeeper’s lodge that was once home to her great-grandparents in County Clare, Ireland.
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  • Bob Vila Radio: Toilet Flappers

Bob Vila Radio: Toilet Flappers

BOB VILA RADIO | BATHROOM | TOILETS

Are you tired of jiggling the handle to stop your toilet from running? The noise and inconvenience drives you crazy, but the real craziness is water waste. According to the EPA, a constantly running toilet can waste upwards of 200 gallons of water every day.

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Bob Vila Radio: Watering the Lawn

BOB VILA RADIO | LAWN | CARE

A beautiful green lawn requires regular watering to keep it looking great. The trick is to use enough water to keep your lawn thick and healthy, but not so much that you waste any of it.

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Bob Vila Radio: Pruning Azaleas

BOB VILA RADIO | GARDENING | CARE

Late spring is the time to sit back and admire those azaleas as they bloom; azaleas add a veritable explosion of color to any garden this time of year. If you didn’t prune your plants back before they bloomed, you have another chance to do some trimming now.

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Bob Vila Radio: Nail Sets

If you have stubborn nails that pop out of your floorboards, or you need a way to get a finishing nail flush against the surface without damaging the wood, what you need is a nail set.

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Bob Vila Radio: Exterior Paint Color

BOB VILA RADIO | PAINT | EXTERIORS | COLOR

Choosing a paint color for your home’s exterior can be intimidating: This is a big, expensive job, and whatever color you choose is going to be there for a while. Here are a few tips to help you choose wisely.

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Bob Vila Radio: Unclogging a Toilet

BOB VILA RADIO | BATHROOM | TOILETS | REPAIR

You’re in the middle of a party, enteraining a houseful of guests, and the toilet acts up. Are you ready to spring into action? Here’s a game plan.

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Bob Vila Radio: Vampire Appliances

BOB VILA RADIO | ENERGY

That faint sucking sound you hear may be vampire appliances draining electricity from your walls. Vampires are electronics and appliances that consume power even when they’re turned off. Anything with a clock, digital display, or remote is always on, even when you may think it’s off.

Drive a stake into these household vampires with a few good habits:

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Bob Vila Radio: Replacing Grout

BOB VILA RADIO | TILE

Long before your tiles wear out, the grout between them can start to look tired, dirty, or stained. A good scrubbing can help freshen it up, but at some point the grout will need to be replaced. New grout can extend the life of those tiles for many years.

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Bob Vila Radio: Window Boxes

BOB VILA RADIO | DRIVEWAY & WALKWAY | DESIGN

Window boxes can really amp up a home’s curb appeal by adding color and a sense of welcome. Here are some tips for creating eye-catching cascades of color all season long.

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Bob Vila Radio: Wrench Roundup

BOB VILA RADIO | TOOLS | HAND TOOLS

When you have to tighten a nut, bolt, or other standard fastener, you need a wrench. But what kind?

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