Kitchen Tool Substitutes
Don't ruin a dinner party by placing a tacky electric bun warmer on the table. Use a nice metal or stone trivet instead. Make sure the trivet is oven-safe, then heat it in the oven for a few minutes before dinner. ... [... more]
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Turning An Electrical Outlet
3. Check all wires to make sure no copper wiring is exposed. If you can see a gap between the end of the insulation and the outlet (figure B), remove the wire with the miniature screwdriver and trim the exposed ... [... more]
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Attic Ventilation Can Be Vexing
Question: I built my house with ridge and soffit vents for ventilation in my walk-up attic, which contains about 1,000 square feet. However, the temperature in the attic sometimes climbs beyond 120 degrees. Would an ... [... more]
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Blown-In Insulation
1. This is a two-person job. The person who will be in the attic should dress for working in warm conditions and be sure to wear proper safety equipment including gloves, dust mask, long-sleeved shirt and safety ... [... more]
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Electrifying Innovations
The IntelliGEN series of generators use computer controls to manage power delivery for high-efficiency home backup power. When the power goes out, the unit automatically senses where power is needed in the house and ... [... more]
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Replace Dimmer Switch
5. Connect the wires to the new switch and seal with wire nuts. Fold wires neatly back into the wall and secure new switch with screws. Make sure the switch is installed right-side up. There should be a marking for ... [... more]
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Hvac: A Spring Fix-Up Checklist
The best time to caulk a joint outdoors is during the spring or fall. That's when the width of the joint is halfway between its seasonal extremes. A plastic drinking straw or a length of plastic tubing makes a handy ... [... more]
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Connecticut Dripping Heater
Unless you like all that noise, here are some tips for quieting that baseboard symphony. Bleed the baseboard system at least once a year, which allows trapped air to escape. Just follow the manufacturer’s ... [... more]
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Power Strips And Lighted Keyboards
Sunbeamtech says their Pro-Series is the first true full-sized illuminated keyboard on the market. This keyboard features a spill-resistant design, which minimizes damage if you ever spill any liquids on it. The ... [... more]
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The Dish On Dishwashers
A: Can an appliance be fixed? Yes. Do you need a new one? Probably! Appliances more than 10 years old may be cheaper to replace than to repair when you consider the total life expectancy of the unit. Newer models use ... [... more]
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Installing A Phone Jack
3. Inside, trace the outline of the drop-in box at the location, then cut the hole around the outline to install it. After you've drilled a hole from below, feed the cable through the hole, through the box--then push ... [... more]
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What To Do About Damaged Chimney And Vent Piping
Q: In your article on clothes-dryer upkeep, you noted that plastic or foil vent piping should be replaced with metal vent piping. I went to a hardware store, and found two-foot sections of aluminum piping in the ... [... more]
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