http://homerepair.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-05-18T10:29:10Z Sat, 18 May 2013 10:29:10 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/05/21/removing-a-stripped-or-broken-screw.htm <p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/homerepair/1/0/W/3/-/-/screw_extractorsmall.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" align="right" />You know that "what am I going to do now?!" feeling. The stuck screw you were trying to remove just got stripped and now it's not going anywhere.</p> <p>Well, there's an easy solution and sometimes the most powerful tool can come in the smallest package. That includes this little beauty known as a <strong>screw extractor</strong> which is used to remove stripped or broken screws and bolts.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/05/21/removing-a-stripped-or-broken-screw.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/05/21/removing-a-stripped-or-broken-screw.htm Tue, 21 May 2013 20:07:13 +0000 2013-05-21T20:07:13Z http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/05/18/transform-the-feel-of-your-room-with-an-electronic-dimmer.htm <p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/homerepair/1/0/o/A/-/-/dimmer_blog.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" align="left" />Adding a dimmer to a wall light switch is easy and can transform the feel of a room. Today's controlled electronic dimmers are beautiful, energy efficient and easy to use. These thin profile elegant dimmers extend the life of your bulbs, save electricity and provide the elegance of mood lighting.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/05/18/transform-the-feel-of-your-room-with-an-electronic-dimmer.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/05/18/transform-the-feel-of-your-room-with-an-electronic-dimmer.htm Sat, 18 May 2013 10:29:10 +0000 2013-05-18T10:29:10Z http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/05/13/your-one-stop-shop-for-garbage-disposal-repair-and-information.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/homerepair/1/0/V/D/-/-/under-sink.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" align="right" />We all appreciate the convenience of the garbage disposal although we may take it for granted until the disposal stops working.</p> <p>And what happens when it stops working? You may think you have a major repair bill coming or be tempted to just go out and buy a new unit. <strong>But did you know that in many cases the disposal can be easily fixed? </strong>One of my most popular tutorials is how to troubleshoot and repair a garbage disposal which can save you hundreds of dollars!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/05/13/your-one-stop-shop-for-garbage-disposal-repair-and-information.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/05/13/your-one-stop-shop-for-garbage-disposal-repair-and-information.htm Mon, 13 May 2013 15:43:58 +0000 2013-05-13T15:43:58Z http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/05/07/composite-decking-from-fiberon-is-a-great-alternative-to-wood-decking.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/homerepair/1/0/u/I/-/-/fiberon-decking.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" align="left" />Decking material can come in natural wood or composite plastic material.</p> <p>With natural decking you may run into problems with the boards cupping. If you put the wrong side of the deck board facing down,&#160;the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://homerepair.about.com/od/yardandgarden/ss/deck_board.htm">board may cup</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/05/07/composite-decking-from-fiberon-is-a-great-alternative-to-wood-decking.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/05/07/composite-decking-from-fiberon-is-a-great-alternative-to-wood-decking.htm Tue, 07 May 2013 18:00:41 +0000 2013-05-07T18:00:41Z http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/05/05/refinishing-a-wood-deck.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/homerepair/1/0/S/D/-/-/deck_blog.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" align="right" />Memorial Day is fast approaching and that means backyard BBQ on the deck. But is that wood deck of yours is looking a little tired? Refinishing a wood deck is a great summer project that will improve your outdoor living space and extend the life of your deck. And your deck is a significant investment in your home.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/05/05/refinishing-a-wood-deck.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/05/05/refinishing-a-wood-deck.htm Sun, 05 May 2013 20:40:28 +0000 2013-05-05T20:40:28Z http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/04/28/install-shelving-that-does-not-sag.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/homerepair/1/0/7/E/-/-/shelf_sag_BLOG.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" align="left" />OK, so you have an area of wall in your home or apartment and you want to install a shelf. Sounds simple, right?</p> <p>Shelf installation is a popular home repair project that seems simple until you try to install one that won't sag. In order to avoid sagging shelves you need to know the span limitations of different shelving materials.&#160;Also,&#160;<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://homerepair.about.com/od/interiorhomerepair/ss/Wall-Shelf-Installation-How-To-Install-A-Wall-Shelf.htm">installing a wall shelf to support heavy items</a> will require an installation designed to support the weight of what's being hung.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/04/28/install-shelving-that-does-not-sag.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/04/28/install-shelving-that-does-not-sag.htm Sun, 28 Apr 2013 10:08:08 +0000 2013-04-28T10:08:08Z http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/04/26/repairing-a-single-lever-ball-faucet.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/homerepair/1/0/_/I/-/-/ball-faucet-blog.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" align="right" />Single lever faucets are still very popular for kitchen and bath use. However, not all single lever faucets are the same. Your single lever kitchen faucet or bathroom sink faucet may be either a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://homerepair.about.com/od/plumbingrepair/ss/faucet_types_3.htm">disk faucet</a> or a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://homerepair.about.com/od/plumbingrepair/ss/faucet_types_2.htm">ball faucet</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/04/26/repairing-a-single-lever-ball-faucet.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/04/26/repairing-a-single-lever-ball-faucet.htm Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:13:02 +0000 2013-04-26T22:13:02Z http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/04/23/your-new-home-appliance-the-led-light-bulb.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/homerepair/1/0/j/I/-/-/LED-detail-blog.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" align="left" />In several articles and blog posts, I've tried to educate my readers on the risks of CFL use. Despite the hype and almost religious-like advocacy some people and organizations have for CFL lighting, CFL's are less than ideal. Given the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://homerepair.about.com/od/electricalrepair/ss/Hazards-Of-CFL-Lighting_2.htm">health risks and poor performance of CFL bulbs</a> in the home, I have been eager to see a lighting technology that was safe, energy efficient, reliable and economical.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/04/23/your-new-home-appliance-the-led-light-bulb.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/04/23/your-new-home-appliance-the-led-light-bulb.htm Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:35:38 +0000 2013-04-23T18:35:38Z http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/04/20/how-to-clear-a-clogged-tub-drain.htm <p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/homerepair/1/0/P/D/-/-/drain_blog.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" width="150" height="115" align="right" />We all despise a <strong>slow draining bath tub. </strong>Yes, we pretend for a few days that it will magically get better on its own, but then there comes a time when that drain just has to get cleaned.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/04/20/how-to-clear-a-clogged-tub-drain.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/04/20/how-to-clear-a-clogged-tub-drain.htm Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:27:21 +0000 2013-04-20T12:27:21Z http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/04/16/how-to-repair-damaged-vinyl-siding.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/homerepair/1/0/g/6/-/-/colors_not_in_nature_blog.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" align="left" />Few home improvements or repairs can improve the appearance, curb appeal and value of your house like new siding, with vinyl siding, wood siding, cement fiber siding, aluminum siding and brick veneer being some of the most <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://homerepair.about.com/od/exteriorhomerepair/ss/siding_types.htm">common exterior siding options</a> available.<p>One of the most popular and easy to repair siding choices is vinyl siding. In the tutorial <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://homerepair.about.com/od/exteriorhomerepair/ss/vinyl_repair.htm">How to Repair Damaged Vinyl Siding and Find Replacement Siding</a> I explain how vinyl siding goes together, how to take it apart, how to remove a damaged section of siding and how to replace it with new stock.<p>In addition, I'll give you a tip on how to find discontinued replacement stock for a better match, using a siding matching service from ITEL Laboratories Inc. Very useful for those siding colors that are, well, just <b>not found in nature!</b> http://homerepair.about.com/b/2013/04/16/how-to-repair-damaged-vinyl-siding.htm Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:48:01 +0000 2013-04-16T10:48:01Z