Maintenance and Repair

Growing up with a garbage disposal that will chop up scraps of food and keep your pipes clear of junk is a luxury we no longer have and...

A slate roof is one of the most durable of roofing materials that can last hundreds of years. There are slate roofs in buildings across...

You love your trusty drill but the chuck’s worn out and the motor could use some maintenance. Why throw it out when you can just...

With the Fall season just around the corner there are some easy steps you can take right now to preserve the heat within your home and...

Here’s a tip from Bob Vila for handling broken windows. Always wear thick gardening gloves when handling broken glass, and use...

Removing paint from wood has traditionally been done with chemicals or sanding which can both adversely affect the underlying wood as well...

Sealing the tiles and spaces around your bath and shower is vital to keeping moisture from seeping into the walls as well as protecting...

Sidewalk cracks are unsightly and if you let them go they will continue to get worse over time. You can easily repair them which may help...

Bathroom exhaust fans are a must in any modern bathroom, including those in your “old” home. Trapped moisture can do even more...

PBS is now selling the DVD version of the popular do-it-herself book Dare to Repair. Subjects covered include home safety, plumbing, walls...

So you know you’ve blown a fuse but you aren’t sure exactly the type of fuse or what the base is called. Before asking your...