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Chimney Safety
Chimney Safety
Most fires involving either masonry or prefabricated metal chimneys occur because of improper installation, use or ...
Choosing and Using a Pressure Washer
Choosing and Using a Pressure Washer
These handy tools are a great way to handle heavy-duty cleaning jobs around the house. Here is what you need to know to choose ...
Choosing Carpet: What to Look For Before You Buy
Choosing Carpet: What to Look For Before You Buy
Once you decide to purchase carpeting for your home, let common sense be your guide. Select a carpet that is made for the ...
Clean As You Go
Clean As You Go
When painting, keep a damp rag handy to clean up as you go. It's much easier to clean paint that is still wet.
Clean Bulbs
Clean Bulbs
Believe it or not, the impact of dirty, dusty, insect-laden globes, diffusers, reflectors, or shades on your fixtures' light ...
Clean Burners
Clean Burners
Keep range-top burners and reflectors clean; they will reflect the heat better, and you will save energy.
Clean Coils
Clean Coils
Move your refrigerator out from the wall and vacuum its condenser coils once a year unless you have a no-clean condenser ...
Clean House = Lower Bills
Clean House = Lower Bills
Here's another great tip from BobVila.com. It may seem like a bit of a stretch to think of housework as a money-saving ...
Cleaning a Fireplace Chimney
Cleaning a Fireplace Chimney
If you have a fireplace or wood stove for primary or secondary heat, make sure it is ready for the heating season.
Cleaning Bits
Cleaning Bits
After a few uses, resin will build up on your drill and router bits and lessen their effectiveness. An easy way to clean them ...
Cleaning Drains
Cleaning Drains
Thank goodness for the household drain system. It removes wastewater from sinks, tubs, and showers, dumping it into your ...
Cleaning Solvent
Cleaning Solvent
Use the right solvent to clean up paint equipment. Check the paint can label. Generally use a mild detergent solution for ...
Cleaning the Facade and Restoring the Brickwork
Cleaning the Facade and Restoring the Brickwork
Bob Meets with Jeremy Armstrong from Two Trees Development to discuss the historic façade rehabilitation. The building, with ...
Compressor Maintenance
Compressor Maintenance
Make sure the compressor's output matches the pounds-per-square-inch requirements of the tool to be used. Check and change the ...
Deck Cleaning
Deck Cleaning
Chlorine bleach is excellent for removal of mold, mildew and algae, but it also can cause premature failure of the coating. ...
Decorative Woodwork Restoration
Decorative Woodwork Restoration
Bob and Patty Hettich strip paint from decorative woodwork, then make rubber molds to create new detail in a Federal style ...
Defrosting Freezer
Defrosting Freezer
After defrosting a freezer, wipe the interior with glycerin. Next time you defrost it, the ice will be easier to remove, ...
Drill Bit Corrosion
Drill Bit Corrosion
A simple way to clean corrosion from a twist drill bit is to let your power drill help you. While applying oil to the bit at ...
Dust Control
Dust Control
Controlling dust is very important for people who are allergic to animal dander and mites. You cannot see mites, but you can ...
Energy Efficient Washer Dryer Set Installed
Energy Efficient Washer Dryer Set Installed
Bob and Ryley install a Maytag Neptune washer-dryer set. Manufacturer's representative Jay Klosterman describes the product's ...
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