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fix it yourself - home resources - do it yourself information | bobvila.com looking for bob vila tools? click here view channels featured: finance view showrooms featured: grosolar - solar power, water & heat bobvila.com home page login register search videos most watched by category step by steps best of bob rough cut show how tos articles, videos & tips step by step how tos glossary of terms fix it guides newsletter blog on the level tv bob vila tv show home again on diy network bob vila's home again tv schedule bob on tv photo gallery design tools paint designer home renovator deck designer real estate find a home finance advice create property watch home plans browse plans featured plan finance advice products & services showrooms product & service directory browse by brand view all listings shop smartbuys bob vila tools questions? fix it forum bulletin board my bobvila.com my projects create projects home > how to library > fix-it club welcome to the fix-it club, your one-stop for do-it-yourself information! here you will learn how to troubleshoot and fix—or recycle—dozens of things in your home. you'll discover how easy it is to fix things yourself and quickly gain the confidence to tackle even bigger projects. how to use our fix-it-yourself section: the fix-it basics outline simple strategies to troubleshoot, diagnose, and discover why many of the things in your home stop working correctly. start with fix-it 101. it explains how to repair anything in your home using the fix-it process. use the additional fix-it basics to learn about proper testing procedures and the tools you will need to perform repairs. then move on to the numerous step-by-step illustrated fix-it guides that help you diagnose and repair specific things around your house. in no time you'll be fixing things! fix-it basics disassembling thingsmake sure you know how to disassemble and reassemble things before you try to fix them. electrical quick testyou can quickly test electrical devices to determine if they are working or not. finding replacement partsfinding replacement parts can be daunting unless you know how and where to look for them. fix-it 101fix anything in your home using the fix-it process. fixing things safelybe safe and smart as you fix things. painting toolsthe key to any painting job is having the right tools. planning a fix-it projectplanning your fix-it job in advance can save time and effort. reading appliance labelsyou can learn a lot about appliances by reading and understanding the labels. recycling broken stuffthings that just can't be fixed can be recycled or reused. selecting lubricantsmechanical things that move need lubrication to keep them from wearing out. selecting the right fastenerchoosing the correct fastener and tool can make fixing things easier. solderingyou can fix many electrical things by learning how to solder. testing with a multimeterelectrical tests are easy once you know how and when to use a multimeter. the fix-it toolboxyou can fix hundreds of household things with basic tools. understanding warrantiesmake sure you know about warranties before opening up something to fix it. using a continuity testeryou can perform simple electrical tests with a continuity tester. using adhesivesselecting and using the appropriate adhesives makes fixing things easier. using electrical cleanersyou can maintain and even repair electrical components with cleaners made for the job. fix-it guides adjusting reel mowersreel mowers are easy to adjust with simple instructions. cleaning a fireplace chimneyif you have a fireplace or wood stove for primary or secondary heat, make sure it is ready for the heating season. cleaning drainsthank goodness for the household drain system. it removes wastewater from sinks, tubs, and showers, dumping it into your home's sewer or drainage ... fixing a coffee grinderah, the smell of freshly ground coffee in the morning! if your grinder doesn't grind, call the fix-it club! fixing a convection ovenmicrowaves weren't the first cook-it-fast devices. convection ovens have been around many years. if yours doesn't work, fix it! fixing a cordless phonecordless telephones are made to withstand moderate abuse. if yours needs fixing, you may need to call a technician. before that, however, try a ... fixing a dishwasherno one wants to go back to the "good old days" before dishwashers. if it's broke, fix it! fixing a food processorfood processors have more power and do more tasks than food mixers–meaning they are more often need to be fixed. here's how. fixing a garage door openergarage door openers are handy devices that can turn into frustrations if they need maintenance or repair. fixing a garbage disposergarbage disposers are treated like mechanical goats: fed most anything. unfortunately, they aren't as tough as goats. if your disposer needs ... fixing a hair curlerall those natural curls must come from somewhere. if yours are assisted by a hair curler or curling iron appliance, here's what you can do if it ... fixing a humidifierin many locations, comfort means putting water in the air. make sure your humidifier is working well before you need it. fixing a juicergotta have your fresh juice every day? make sure your juicer works. here's how. fixing a mechanical clockif you still have mechanical clocks around the house, here's how to fix them. fixing a portable stereogotta have your tunes? here's how you can fix your portable stereo with easy repairs. fixing a refrigeratorrefrigerators are big, but they are relatively easy to troubleshoot. and there are many repairs you can tackle yourself. fixing a rotisserierotisseries are simple in design which makes them relatively easy to troubleshoot and repair. let's see how the fix-it club does it. fixing a sewing machinemost sewing machines are built for long life–especially if you keep them in good repair. here are some tips from the fix-it club. fixing a steamer/rice cookerif you enjoy steamed vegetables or rice, you probably own a steamer/rice cooker. here's how to keep it cooking. fixing a toileta necessity of modern life, toilets seem to always need some kind of repair. fixing an audio speakeraudio speakers are simple in design and function, making them relatively simple to fix. fixing an electric can openeronce a luxury, electric can openers have become a necessity. fixing them is easy. fixing an electric cooktopelectric cooktops are increasingly popular, especially in smaller kitchens. here's how to quickly diagnose and fix an electric cooktop in time for ... fixing an electrical knifean electric knife can dramatically "cut" food preparation time—if it's working properly. fixing an espresso makeryou can enjoy an espresso-jolt of caffeine, a cappuccino or latte at home–if your expresso maker works. here's what to do if it doesn't. fixing an ice makerice maker not working? fortunately, icemakers are relatively simple in operation and easy to fix when they don't work. you can do it! fixing appliance controlsone of the most common fix-it club repairs is replacing faulty appliance controls. fixing appliance switchesfrequently, appliance problems can be traced down to a faulty switch. fixing appliance thermostatsif an appliance doesn't heat or cool as it should, check the thermostat. fixing audio amplifierswhat would you do without your music? hopefully, you won't have to find out! if it's broke, fix it! fixing battery rechargersbattery rechargers can save you lots of money on household batteries—if they work! here's how to keep them working. fixing carpetingrepairing carpet as it becomes damaged can save money and extend the life of carpeting. fixing clothes dryersone of the necessities of modern living, clothes dryers can sometimes quit at the most inopportune times. you can fix it! fixing coffee makersyou can troubleshoot and repair your coffee maker with tips from the fix-it club. fixing comfort controlsis your home getting too hot? too cold? maybe the problem is in the comfort system controls. fixing computer printerscomputer printers are relatively trouble-free. they only fail when you most need them. here's how to fix common problems. fixing computerscomputers are time-savers and time-wasters. if your computer needs fixing, here's where to start. fixing door hardware"hey, i'm locked out!" here's what the fix-it club suggests for making sure you're never locked out again. fixing electric clocksyou can troubleshoot and repair an electric clock with basic tools. fixing electric ovenselectric ovens make cooking faster and easier—if they work. if not, call the fix-it club! fixing electric shaversif your electric shaver quits working, don't go "caveman"! fix it! fixing electric water heaterselectric water heaters are vital appliances. here's how to fix them when they don't work. fixing electrical thingsthere are hundreds of electrical devices in your household and each can easily be fixed by following basic rules. fixing exterior sidingsiding is your home's skin. if it looks like it needs a house call from a dermatologist, there are some things you can do to fix it. fixing fansthere are numerous fans in your home and each can be easily tested and repaired. fixing faucetsyou can perform common repairs on household faucets with basic tools. fixing fencingfences are simple in design and easy to repair. fixing food mixersfood mixers are not only handy kitchen devices, they are relatively easy to troubleshoot and repair. fixing forced-air distribution systemsmany types of household heating systems use forced-air to distribute the heat. in case of problems, check with the fix-it club. fixing garden toolssimple garden tools are simple to repair. fixing hair clippersbecause they are relatively inexpensive, many folks toss electric hair clippers if they start acting up. don't! instead, fix it yourself! fixing hair dryershair dryers are simply electrical heating elements and fans, both easy components to test and repair. fixing rheostatsrheostat is a fancy name for a variable controller and you can fix them. fixing slow cookersslow cookers are simple small appliances: a heating element wrapped around a cooking pot. fixing stuffed toysit's a wonder that stuffed toys last as long as they do. if you or a relative have a stuffed toy you love, don't toss it—fix it! fixing telephone systemsit's difficult to imagine life without telephones—until they quit. here's how the fix-it club takes care of the problem. fixing timerstimers are controls found in many large and small appliances. you can fix them! fixing toaster ovensa toaster oven is simply a heating element with a timer and is easy to repair. fixing toasterstoasters aren't just for toasting bread anymore. if your toaster doesn't, fix it! fixing vacuum cleanersmost problems with vacuum cleaners can easily be fixed--if you know how! fixing vcrsmaintaining a vcr is easy and will save expensive repairs. fixing window shadeshere's how to keep your window shades in top condition, and fix them if they aren't. fixing wood flooringwood flooring can be beautiful and functional for many years—if you know how to fix it! fixing yard trimmersyard trimmers are electric or gas motors that spin a line or cutting blade at high speed. maintaining a septic systemuh-oh! smells like trouble with the septic system! time to call the fix-it club! maintaining a water softenerin some homes, a water softener is a necessity. here's how to keep it doing it's job. maintaining central airwhat would summer be like without central air? unbearable! here's how you can keep your unit in top condition. maintaining riding mowersregular maintenance can reduce repairs. maintaining room air conditionersbe cool! in just a few minutes with a couple of tools you can make sure your room air conditioner is working well. maintaining small engineswe depend on small engines to do a variety of jobs in the yard. the fix-it club knows how to keep them in top condition. maintaining smoke detectorssmoke detectors are important safety devices that require periodic maintenance. repair a rotary mowerrotary mowers make cutting grass easy—until they quit. here's how to fix them. repairing a deckdecks are outdoor rooms that sometimes need repair. fortunately, you know how to fix them. repairing a food blendera blender is a handy electrical gadget that makes chopping and mixing food easier–when it works. if it doesn't, fix it! repairing a small cooking applianceelectric waffle irons, frying pans, sandwich makers, skillits, and woks all work on the same principles. here's how to troubleshoot and repair them. repairing an electric heaterif your home or apartment has electric heat and it isn't working, call the fix-it club! repairing asphaltyou can patch asphalt in driveways and walkways with easy-to-find materials. repairing drywallholes in walls made of gypsum drywall sheets are easy to repair. repairing furniturewithout furniture we'd be sitting on the floor, surrounded by food, dishes, and appliances. if furniture in your home needs repair, here's what ... repairing guttersminimize gutter repairs by keeping them clean and maintained. repairing resilient flooringyou can repair nicks, cuts, stains, and other damage to resilient flooring. repairing tilefloor, counter, and wall tile can easily be maintained and repaired with these instructions. repairing upholstered furniturethe fix-it club knows what to do when upholstered furniture loses is comfort—or its stuffing. repairing window curtains and drapescurtains and drapes are low-maintenance household items. here's how the fix-it club keeps them that way. repairing window screenswindow and door screens are easily repaired with basic tools and materials. replacing a lighting fixturesometimes there's more to fixing incandescent lighting than replacing a bulb. here's how to replace a fixture. replacing an electrical outletit's easy to test and replace an electrical receptacle or outlet. replacing an electrical switchyou can easily replace an electrical switch in a few minutes with basic tools. servic a car batterydon't let your car battery strand you. call the fix-it club! service a gas furnacedon't wait until it's cold outside to check your gas furnace. here's what you can do right now. service an electric furnacebaby, it's cold inside! better join the fix-it club and figure out what's wrong! service an oil furnacein many regions of the country, oil is king–especially during the winter heating season. if your heating system uses oil, here's how you can ... sewing fabricbasic sewing skills can help you repair fabric items around the household. test a gas grill for leaksready to fire up the grill? make sure it's ready! here's how to check for leaks. testing appliance fusesby design, the first thing to go in an appliance is the fuse so it should be the first thing you check. testing button batteriessmall batteries energize many household and personal items so keep them tested. testing circuit breakerscircuit breakers are electrical safety devices that are easy to check and reset. testing circuit fusesall homes have a safety switch in each circuit. older homes use fuses that easily can be checked and replaced. testing electrical cordselectrical cords are simple in operation and simple to test and replace. testing heating elementsheating elements are found in many home appliances so knowing how to test them can save you time and money. testing household batteriessmall household batteries power many of our devices so it's important to know how to test them. testing motorsmotors in many popular appliances and are easy to test and replace. using a fire extinguisherfire extinguishers are silent sentries, standing by in case of a fire. make sure the extinguishers in your home are up to the job and you know how ...   about | faq | contact | sitemap | privacy policy | terms of use | help © bobvila.com 2007  

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