Repair & Maintenance (Page 7)

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Fixing a Squeaky Floor
Repair & Maintenance

How To: Fix a Squeaky Floor

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

How to Prevent and Repair Wood Rot's Damage
Repair & Maintenance

Homeowners, Beware: This Hidden Problem Could Cause Your House to Crumble

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Popcorn Ceilings in the Dining Area
Repair & Maintenance

All You Need to Know About Popcorn Ceilings

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How To: Replace a Door Closer
Repair & Maintenance

How To: Replace a Door Closer

By Larry Bilotti

How to Clean and Care for a Butcher Block Counter
Repair & Maintenance

How To: Clean and Maintain Butcher Block

By Bob Vila

6 Things Every Homeowner Can Do to Prevent Chimney Fires
Repair & Maintenance

6 Ways to Stop Chimney Fires Before They Start

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Measure for Blinds
Repair & Maintenance

How To: Measure for Window Blinds

By Bob Vila

5 Signs It's Time to Replace a Subfloor
Repair & Maintenance

5 Signs It’s Time to Replace a Subfloor

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

When to Worry About Cracks in the Basement Floor
Repair & Maintenance

Solved! What Cracks in the Basement Floor Really Mean

By Bob Vila

Garage Door Won't Close
Repair & Maintenance

3 Fixes for a Garage Door That Won’t Close

By Brenda Silva

Burning Smell from Your Dryer? 6 DIY Fixes
Repair & Maintenance

What’s Causing That Burning Smell Coming from the Dryer? Solved!

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

What to Do When the Oven is Smoking
Repair & Maintenance

Solved! What to Do When Your Oven Is Smoking

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Tighten a Toilet Seat
Repair & Maintenance

How To: Tighten a Toilet Seat

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

Clogged Kitchen Sink? 5 Steps to a Fresh Drain
Repair & Maintenance

Solved! What to Do When Your Kitchen Sink Is Clogged

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

Toilet Overflowing? The 3-Step Fix
Repair & Maintenance

Solved! What to Do When Your Toilet Starts Overflowing

By Bob Vila

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Repair & Maintenance

Everything You Need to Know About Winterizing Pipes

By Emily Burns Morgan, Bob Vila

How to Stop a Door from Slamming
Repair & Maintenance

Solved! How to Prevent Doors from Slamming

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

21 Brilliant Hacks for Everyday Home Repairs
Repair & Maintenance

21 Brilliant Hacks for Everyday Home Repairs

By Manasa Reddigari

Roof Leak Repair
Repair & Maintenance

4 Tips for Repairing a Leaky Roof

By Larry Bilotti, Bob Vila

Be Your Own General Contractor
Repair & Maintenance

Being Your Own General Contractor

By Bob Vila

How Much It Costs to Hire a Handyman
Repair & Maintenance

Here’s Exactly What You Can Expect to Pay a Handyman

By Debbie Dey for Puls

How to Fix Cracks in a Concrete Driveway
Repair & Maintenance

Solved! What to Do About Cracks in a Concrete Driveway

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

7 Reasons to Never Skip Your Yearly HVAC Checkup
Repair & Maintenance

7 Important Reasons Never to Skip Your HVAC’s Yearly Checkup

By Glenda Taylor

10 Emergencies Every Homeowner Should Know How to Handle
Repair & Maintenance

10 Emergencies Every Homeowner Should Know How to Handle

By Debra Immergut

How to Get Rid of Gasoline Smell
Repair & Maintenance

3 Fixes for a Gasoline Odor

By Bob Vila

How To Fix Scratches On Wood - Walnuts
Repair & Maintenance

Quick Tip: Fix Wood Scratches with This Favorite Snack

By Kathleen Corlett

3 Reasons to Caulk Before Winter
Repair & Maintenance

3 Reasons Why a Sealant Is the Key to Winter-Proofing This Year

By Glenda Taylor

Care and Cleaning Keep Wicker Wonderful
Repair & Maintenance

Care and Cleaning Keep Wicker Wonderful

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Renew Wood Finishes with Mineral Spirits
Repair & Maintenance

Quick Tip: Renew Dull Wood Finishes with Mineral Spirits

By Sarah Littleton, Bob Vila

Homemade Leather Conditioner
Repair & Maintenance

Show Love to Your Leather Furniture with Homemade Conditioner

By Bob Vila

Driveway Salt vs. Sand to Prevent Slips on Ice
Repair & Maintenance

Rock Salt vs. Sand to Prevent Slips

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

14 Mistakes Homeowners Make Every Fall
Repair & Maintenance

14 Mistakes Homeowners Make Every Fall

By Glenda Taylor

Homemade Silver Polish - Tarnished Silverware
Repair & Maintenance

3 Fixes for Tarnished Silver

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

fixing chipped stove enamel
Repair & Maintenance

Bob Vila Radio: Fixing Chipped Stove Enamel

By Roseann Foley Henry, Bob Vila

How Long Do Fire Extinguishers Last? Solved!
Repair & Maintenance

Solved! How Long Do Fire Extinguishers Last?

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

5 Reasons Homeowners Don't Need to Replace Their Windows
Repair & Maintenance

5 Reasons Not to Buy Replacement Windows (…and Go with Window Inserts Instead)

By Oliver Harriett

7 Ways You’re Ruining Your Car
Repair & Maintenance

7 Ways You’re Ruining Your Car

By Jennifer Noonan

10 Things Your Local Fire Department Wishes You Knew
Repair & Maintenance

10 Things Your Local Fire Department Wishes You Knew

By Katelin Hill

10 Things You Never Thought to Do with Nail Polish
Repair & Maintenance

10 Things You Never Thought to Do with Nail Polish

By Glenda Taylor

12 Ways You Never Thought to Use a Paper Clip
Repair & Maintenance

12 Ways You Never Thought to Use a Paper Clip

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

8 Things New Homeowners Waste Money On
Repair & Maintenance

8 Things New Homeowners Waste Money On

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Cleaning Cast Iron
Repair & Maintenance

The Dos and Don’ts of Cleaning Cast Iron

By Cara Stevens, Bob Vila

How to Change Grout Color - Stained Grout in the Kitchen
Repair & Maintenance

Quick Tip: The Easiest Way to Minimize Grout Stains

By Manasa Reddigari

Before & After: Simple Upgrades Wake Up 5 Tired Sheds
Repair & Maintenance

Before & After: Simple Upgrades Wake Up 5 Tired Sheds

By Jennifer Noonan

10 Quick Fixes for a More Refreshing Shower
Repair & Maintenance

10 Quick Fixes for a More Refreshing Shower

By Kathleen Corlett

9 Things You Didn’t Know Coca-Cola Can Do
Repair & Maintenance

9 Things You Didn’t Know Coca-Cola Can Do

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

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Repair & Maintenance

Bob Vila Radio: Use a Hairdryer to Fix Torn Vinyl Flooring

By Bob Vila

Leveling a Concrete Floor
Repair & Maintenance

So, You Want to… Level a Concrete Floor

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

How to Fix Sunken Pavers
Repair & Maintenance

Bob Vila Radio: Raising Sunken Pavers

By Bob Vila

How to Remove Oil Stains from Concrete
Repair & Maintenance

Bob Vila Radio: Homemade Remedies for Driveway Oil Spots

By Bob Vila