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Fix that Leaky Faucet in a Few Minutes for Next to Nothing
Brian White says on DIYLife.com "Many of us have been there -- we're trying to go to sleep or watch a movie in silence only to have that slumber interrupted by an incredibly annoying 'drip...drip...drip' coming from one of the faucets in the house. If you've never fixed a leaky faucet, you'll never believe how easy this simple repair generally is.” View his video and you'll be surprised how easy this fix can be. Requirements? A few screwdrivers, a new rubber washer and perhaps a few minutes of your time. Tip: remove the old washer and take it with you to ensure you match it correctly at the local home repair superstore or hardware supplier.
Cleaning Tricks to Make Appliances Last
Emily Hsieh of Yahoo writes ”As it turns out, the secret to keeping appliances running smoothly is cleanliness—or at least that’s what Kirby Mills, owner of At Your Service Appliance Repair in Kansas City, Missouri, tells The New York Times, having seen hundreds of appliances malfunction due to “goo, dust, and gunk” every year. I learned this the hard way a couple months ago when my dishwasher stopped working, only to discover later (following a very expensive visit from a repairman) that the problem was simply a filter that needed to be rinsed. It really doesn’t take much time or effort to clean appliances, and doing so can extend their lifespan by years.” Here’s a recap of how to best clean various appliances.
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Not-So-Hot Can Save a Lot
Want to see a dramatic difference in your energy bills? All you have to do is lower the water temperature on your water heater to 120 degrees from the hotter temperature. You won’t feel the difference when you wash your hands, but you’ll appreciate the difference it’ll make in lowering your budget. See 30 other easy energy-saving tips at Simple Power.com. (Cited for information reference only; no referral or endorsement of Simple Power is implied or intended.)
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8 Quick Fixes for Your Worn Out Tables and Chairs
Home furniture is subject to a great deal of everyday wear and tear. With all the use, tabletop stains, wobbly chairs and scratched floors are almost inevitable. Here are cheap, quick fixes for some common furniture problems. Excerpted from the Popular Mechanics book When Duct Tape Just Isn't Enough, published by Hearst Books/Sterling Publishing.
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NEWS
In an article in Realty Times Broderick Perkins says, “The Great Recession may have drained the equity from millions of homes, but when it comes to making what's often the greatest purchase of all, the vast majority of homeowners are resting easy. An overwhelming 90 percent of homeowners say they don't regret buying their current home, according to a new study by Bankrate, Inc. That's even in the face of stagnant - or sliding - home prices they've suffered and rock-bottom mortgage rates they may have missed out on. Only 9 percent of respondents expressed second thoughts about taking the plunge. Why? Most often because they couldn't sell their home and move on, or because they were unable to afford the monthly mortgage payment.”
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Fast Facts
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The lifespan of a human hair averages about 6 years.
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A violin contains about 70 separate pieces of wood.
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It’s thought your body gives off enough heat energy in 30 minutes to bring half a gallon of water to a boil.
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The world's termites are estimated to outweigh the world's humans by 10 to 1.
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The average Canadian/American will eat about 12 pounds of cereal per year.
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