Fortunately there are tools for just about everything. That includes this little beauty known as a screw extractor which is used to remove stripped orВ broken screws and bolts. If you've ever stripped or broken a screw head you know the "what am I going to do now?!" feeling you get.

Well once you read this tutorial How to Remove a Broken Screw you'll know how to use this little under $5 secret weapon. And having a screw loose, well, that will be a good thing!

Uh oh! You stripped the screw, now what! originally appeared on About.com Home Repair on Saturday, July 31st, 2010 at 12:05:08.

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07/25/2010

Lose the Plumber. Fix Your Garbage Disposal and Save $180

We love our favorite plumber but only when we really need to call them. Garbage disposals are the kitchen's workhorse but love to quit at the most inopportune times and many times you can repair or replace the disposal yourself.

Hands down, my most popular tutorial is on repairing your garbage disposal. Repairing them can be surprisingly easy and you can do it. I'll show you how make the repairs you need quickly and possibly save $180 or more in a plumbing service call. In this tutorial, I'll walk you through the most common garbage disposal repairs and also tell you how to avoid clogs and slow draining situations.

And get familiar with how the garbage disposal is constructed with Anatomy of a Garbage Disposal for a graphic overview of the disposal's components. And if it's your sink that's causing trouble, see Unclogging a Sink.

Lose the Plumber. Fix Your Garbage Disposal and Save $180 originally appeared on About.com Home Repair on Sunday, July 25th, 2010 at 15:10:20.

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07/18/2010

Maintaining Your Water Heater

Water heaters are one of the most essential appliances in our homes. They silently work away providing hot water whenever we want.

They can last for 10 years or more, but by annually performing this tutorial How to Maintain a Water Heater in 3 Easy Steps you can extend the life of your water heater and save energy costs.

So go on. Give your water heater 5 minutes of attention and let your love show!

And if your water heater does quit it's good to read this other tutorial onВ how to Troubleshoot a Tank Type Water Heater and learn how to diagnose many common problems.

Whether you have a gas or electric water heater, will help you evaluate and repair everything from your gas burner / pilot light toВ an anode rod.

Maintaining Your Water Heater originally appeared on About.com Home Repair on Sunday, July 18th, 2010 at 10:47:15.

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07/31/2010

Make Life Easier with Little Effort
With busy schedules and lives constantly on the go, it’s easy to be forgetful. But in today’s connected world, with a little help from technology, it is possible to accomplish what you need to with barely a second thought. There are a number of techno-gadgets that you can “set and forget” — from a self-soap-dispensing dishwasher [...]

07/31/2010

Adding deck lights a simple way to enhance outdoor living
As summer rolls in and guests show up, the benefit of having outdoor living space for relaxing and entertaining becomes readily apparent. Homeowners love having extra space where they can hang out, and outdoor environments are a huge plus for those trying to sell or rent out a home. Overall home improvement project budgets are shrinking [...]

07/31/2010

Expert home-remodel tips help baby boomers live in comfort
There are 78.2 million baby boomers according to the U.S. Census Bureau. If you are one of them, born between 1946 and 1964, you might soon look at your house with a new perspective. “The bones begin to creek a little more as you age — things that don’t happen when you are younger,” says Morris [...]

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07/31/2010

Designing rooms on a budget
Designer Lisa Quinn gives tips on how to design your rooms on a budget.

07/31/2010

Adding energy efficient lighting to your home
Lighting designer Randall Whitehead gives tips on how to attractive, energy efficient lighting to your home.

07/31/2010

Designing a sophisticated nursery
Designers Serena Dugan and Lily Kanter give their tips on how to create a sophisticated nursery for your baby.

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