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6 Weird Tips to Clean Your Car Like A Pro

January 11, 2019 by Jake Thomas

(guest post by Anthony Henson)   Keeping your car clean is a work that demands time, but if you do it regularly, the results will be worth it. A car also needs maintenance every now and then, to keep its engine parts in optimal condition, and some cleaning sessions, so that it looks presentable. Cleaning […]

Filed Under: Automotive Tagged With: automobile, car, clean, DIY, do it yourself, maintenance, polish, SUV, truck, vehicle

My Check Engine Light Came On: Now What?

November 21, 2018 by Jake Thomas

(guest post by Heather Hernandez) 5 Reasons Your Check Engine Light Might Come On Everyone knows the sinking feeling when something is not quite right with their vehicle. Sometimes it’s a strange sound, or a rattling feeling. Sometimes it’s less obvious, and it’s the sudden, tiny bit of brightness emanating from your dash when check […]

Filed Under: Automotive Tagged With: auto, car, check engine, check engine light, DIY, engine light, fix, maintenance, problem, repair, truck

Roof Replacement—How to Tell if You Need a New One

July 24, 2018 by Jake Thomas

(guest post courtesy Frazier Roofing)   When you move into a beautiful new home, you’re probably not thinking about the inevitability of having to replace your roof. But as time goes by and the home around you ages, you might notice a couple things that are key to realizing whether it may be time to […]

Filed Under: Roofing Tagged With: Building Materials, DIY, do it yourself, home building, home improvement, Home Improvement Projects, maintenance, remodeling, roof, roof replacement, roofing

10 Maintenance Must-do’s To Make Garage Doors Last Longer

February 20, 2018 by Jake Thomas

(guest post by Ran Keller)   Garage doors are opened and closed multiple times a day, yet few homeowners conduct regular checks and inspections on it. In fact, they are often the most neglected part of a house, even though they are frequently used and make up a large portion of a home’s outward appearance. […]

Filed Under: Windows & Doors Tagged With: DIY, do it yourself, door, fix, garage, garage door, home improvement, maintenance, repair

Home HVAC Issues – Diagnosing and DIY’ing

January 9, 2018 by Jake Thomas

(guest post by Bob Wells) Oh that feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction from fixing your malfunctioning appliance! There’s nothing else quite like it. Here’s the deal: You’ve run into a problem with your HVAC system, you’ve tried to fix it yourself, and you’re now at wit’s end. No problem, let’s get down to business in […]

Filed Under: Home Improvement Tagged With: air conditioner, air conditioning, heater, heating, home, house, HVAC, maintenance, residential

How to Care For Your Lawn This Winter

December 15, 2017 by Jake Thomas

(guest post by Drew Bishop)   Lawn care is usually something people think of in terms of the spring and summer. However, if you want to ensure that your lawn stays as attractive and healthy as possible, year-round care is required. Winter can certainly be destructive to your lawn, and you should take precautions. Even […]

Filed Under: Lawn and Landscape Equipment Tagged With: fertilize, grass, lawn, Lawn Care, maintenance, winter, Yard maintenance

Extend the Life of Your Water Heater

December 6, 2016 by Jake Thomas

(Guest post by Merle Henkenius) How will you know when your water heater needs to be replaced? When its steel tank begins to leak. Conventional gas and electric water heaters have few external components, and none of them move, which makes these appliances quite durable. You may need to replace an ignitor or a temperature-and-pressure […]

Filed Under: Extreme How-To Tagged With: anode, DIY, maintenance, replacement, water heater

Clean Your Central Air Conditioning Units

September 27, 2016 by Jake Thomas

  With fall just around the corner, many of us can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Your air conditioning unit survived another year, keeping your family cool throughout the sweltering heat. However, just because the leaves will soon be falling doesn’t necessarily mean that your air conditioner should drop completely out of mind. With […]

Filed Under: HVAC Tagged With: AC, air conditioner, air filter, DIY, filter, heater, Home Improvement Projects, HVAC, maintenance

Prolong the Shelf Life of Your Power Tools

October 12, 2015 by Jake Thomas

(guest post by Paul Kearney) Regardless of what type of project you may be going into, a good power tool will more often than not make your life easier. The challenge, of course, is to keep your power tools working flawlessly for longer periods of time, and, despite the obvious fact that any tool will […]

Filed Under: Tools Tagged With: bits, blades, drill, maintenance

The Most Common Garage Door Opener Problems (With Fixes)

June 17, 2014 by Jake Thomas

(Guest post courtesy Garage Door Repair, LLC) When you face a non-working garage door, you may fear an expensive repair bill. The good news for homeowners is that most garage door problems are simple fixes that may not even require a call to the repair professional. Here are some common garage door opening problems, and […]

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