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Fix a Leaking Overflow Drain
Plumbing, Plumbing - Directory, Repairs
A simple leaky gasket can cause a big problem. By Matt Weber You wouldn’t think a bathtub overflow drain would be the source of a water leak, especially if you never fill the tub to a level at which water would enter the opening. You, like me, could be very wrong. It didn’t […]
Installing New Brake Rotors and Pads
Automotive, Automotive, automotive
By Larry Walton Brakes: Few would dispute their importance on any vehicle, but the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT shown in this article can really give a braking system a workout. The Grand Cherokee has the capability to do some serious off-roading, which requires solid, precise braking. But more often these machines are […]
Fix a Power Window
Automotive, automotive, Repairs
How to Replace a Power Window Regulator By Matt Weber
Reconstructing a Roof
Construction How-To, Projects, Repairs, Roofing
A Project for the Pros By Matt Weber Our mission at Extreme How-To is to cover professional-grade home improvement projects for the do-it-yourselfer—but we have our exceptions. Roof construction, for example, is definitely a job for a professional, and it takes a professional many years of experience on the job to become a […]
Furniture and Woodwork Repair Tips
Construction How-To, Furniture, Repairs
Pro Tips for Simple DIY Fixes By Rob Robillard
Remove Items from a Sink Drain
Construction How-To, Plumbing - Directory, Repairs
Tips for Retrieving Items Dropped in a Sink Drain By Robert Robillard
Removing and Replacing Tie Rod Ends and Ball Joints
Automotive, automotive, Repairs
Joint Health By Tim Walton Photos by Larry Walton
DIY Repair of an Asphalt Shingle Roof
Construction How-To, Repairs, Roofing
By Clint C. Thomas, Esq. Photos by Zoe Thomas The roof is one critical component of a house. Every house has one, but very few homeowners know what to do when it begins to wear-out, other than call a roofing contractor. Minor leaks can often be repaired with silicone or roofing cement, commonly called “tar,” or as it […]
Caulking: Lay a Better Bead
Caulk/Sealant Products, Home Improvement Products, Repairs, Trim Carpentry
Caulking: It’s a necessary evil. Applying the stuff is a messy job, often requires uncomfortable work on your knees, and it’s just terribly unexciting. But when it comes to Sealing out water and other elements, skipping the caulk will guarantee even more work in the future when you’re forced to repair rot damage. And from […]
Winter Maintenance for your Vehicle
Automotive, Automotive, automotive, Repairs
By Larry Walton Making Machines Ready for the Long, Cold Winter