Clothes Dryer Venting – A Hidden Danger
Lint buildup in dryer ducts starts many house fires. How to clean the vent, spot the warning signs and keep the dryer running safely.
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Patch the Hole Behind the Door
A doorknob through the drywall is a classic. How to patch the hole cleanly, plus the cheap bumper that keeps it from happening twice.
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Stains Around a Toilet = Serious Problem
Discoloration around the toilet base often signals a slow leak underneath. Other water leak clues worth checking before floors suffer.
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Plumbing Vent? What Plumbing Vent?
Plumbing vents keep drains flowing and sewer gas out of the house. How the vent system works and the symptoms that show up when one clogs.
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Paint That Metal Railing
Rust does not have to claim the railing. Sanding, priming and painting steps that bring wrought iron back and keep stains off the steps.
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Fixing a Drip at the Bathroom Fan
Learn why bathroom exhaust fans drip. Review condensation, duct routing and damper problems, plus ventilation checks to help identify the cause.
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Garage Door Safety
The garage door is the heaviest moving object in most homes. Safety checks and maintenance that keep springs, sensors and openers honest.
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My Concrete Has Cracked
Learn why concrete develops shrinkage cracks, how control and expansion joints help, and why heaving or widening cracks warrant further evaluation.
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Why Is the Toilet Flushing Itself?
A toilet that refills on its own is ghost flushing, and the culprit is usually a worn flapper leaking water into the bowl. An easy fix.
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How To fix A Squeaky Door Hinge
A squeaky hinge takes about two minutes to silence. The right lubricants to use, the ones to skip, and how to keep the noise from returning.
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Repair A Whistling Shower Head
A whistling or uneven shower head usually means mineral buildup. Soak away the deposits and restore a quiet, even spray in an afternoon.
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The Patio Screen Door is Stuck
A dragging patio screen door usually needs its track cleaned and its rollers adjusted. Ten minutes of maintenance gets it gliding again.
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