Repairs

• Fix a Leaking Overflow Drain

  Plumbing, Plumbing - Directory, Repairs April 19, 2017 Sonia

  

                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 September 21, 2016 Sonia

  

                  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 April 11, 2016 Sonia

  

                  How to Replace a Power Window Regulator By Matt Weber

  

• Reconstructing a Roof

  Construction How-To, Projects, Repairs, Roofing February 9, 2016 Sonia

  

                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 January 12, 2016 Sonia

  

                Pro Tips for Simple DIY Fixes By Rob Robillard

  

• Remove Items from a Sink Drain

  Construction How-To, Plumbing - Directory, Repairs January 22, 2014 Sonia

  

  Tips for Retrieving Items Dropped in a Sink Drain By Robert Robillard

  

• Removing and Replacing Tie Rod Ends and Ball Joints

  Automotive, automotive, Repairs September 27, 2013 Sonia

  

  Joint Health By Tim Walton Photos by Larry Walton

  

• DIY Repair of an Asphalt Shingle Roof

  Construction How-To, Repairs, Roofing February 4, 2013 Sonia

  

  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 January 24, 2013 Sonia

  

            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 January 7, 2013 Sonia

  

  By Larry Walton Making Machines Ready for the Long, Cold Winter