Tweet Share Oven baked turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, rice, ham, cranberry sauce, biscuits, bread rolls, and the endless possibilities to choose from Christmas dinner deserts can often become the stuffing that clogs the plumbing in most households. Greasy items and food waste can build up and slow down kitchen drains and disposals. Here at …
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Christmas Stuffing and Plumbing
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Could an HVAC Contractor be Santa Claus this year?
Posted December 5, 2011 By bayareafixit in Do-It-Yourself, Holiday, Home Maintenance, Home Repair, HVAC, Victorian Homes With | No CommentsTweet Share Now that the holidays have started, as well as the cold season, we are all gearing up to enjoy the festive Christmas spirit. Thanksgiving has come and gone, and now Christmas and the New Year are just around the corner. As a home owner or if you are a lucky tenant of an …
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When to call an Electrician
Posted November 18, 2011 By bayareafixit in Electrical, Holiday, Home Maintenance, Home Repair With | No CommentsTweet Share The best and most logical answer to this question should be to call an electrician if you yourself are not an electrician or are unsure of how to safely deal with any electrical problem you encounter in your home or office. The cost of hiring an electrician for a job, big or small, …
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Honoring our Veterans
Posted November 12, 2011 By bayareafixit in Holiday, Home Maintenance, Home Repair, Painting, Remodeling With | No CommentsTweet Share We never take notice of the transition veterans endure going from combat gear back to a civilian life. For most veterans, it’s a transformation that comes with much pride as they re-enter the work force with well established training and skills. For most people, a construction worker is perhaps considered as a trade’s …
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Halloween Lighting Ideas
Posted October 27, 2011 By bayareafixit in Do-It-Yourself, Holiday, Home Maintenance, Victorian Homes With | No CommentsTweet Share Whether or not you are a big fan of Halloween, your kids and the neighborhood thrill of dressing up as ghosts and goblins, or trick or treating itself, might just get you in the mood to try out a few fun ideas. To join in the fun do something different this year. For …
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How to Remove Popcorn Ceiling Texture
Posted October 22, 2011 By bayareafixit in Ceilings, Do-It-Yourself, Home Maintenance, Home Repair, Remodeling With | No CommentsTweet Share Words of caution, homes built before 1980 that have popcorn ceiling may contain asbestos. You should first consent your local building department and verify coding procedures concerning asbestos removal. Dealing with popcorn ceiling can be a messy task. Clear the room of its contents and cover walls and floors as needed. The popcorn …
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How to Patch Holes in Drywall
Posted October 15, 2011 By bayareafixit in Do-It-Yourself, Home Maintenance, Home Repair, Painting, Remodeling, Victorian Homes, Walls With | No CommentsTweet Share Clean away any hanging or loose wallboard from the affected area. You can do this by pulling the drywall debris with your hands (be sure to wear protective gloves) or lightly sanding the edges in order to create a clean edge. Use joint tape or self-adhesive mesh tape in a crisscross section to …
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How to Remove Trim Molding
Posted September 30, 2011 By bayareafixit in Do-It-Yourself, Home Maintenance, Home Repair, Remodeling, Victorian Homes With | No CommentsTweet Share Tired of painting over old trim molding? Lying to yourself that fresh paint over old trim will make it look like new? Give your place a stylish look by installing new Victorian trim molding (or another trim molding design of your choice). Replacing trim molding can be a delicate do-it-yourself task. You may …
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Garage Door Maintenance
Posted September 15, 2011 By bayareafixit in Do-It-Yourself, Home Maintenance, Home Repair, Remodeling With | No CommentsTweet Share Here is an easy do-it-yourself home repair trick. Ever wonder why your garage door squeaks or why it moves slowly when opening or closing? It might be that it just needs a simple tune-up. Lubricating the tracks, pulleys, and/or rollers can make a significant change to the way the garage door functions. The …
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Repair Damaged Floors
Posted September 8, 2011 By bayareafixit in Flooring, Home Repair, Remodeling, Victorian Homes With | No CommentsTweet Share Whether you’re a home owner or a landlord, at some point or another you will be replacing the floor covering. Naturally because they sustain more wear and tear than say your kitchen countertop. The initial damage to your floor can lead to further problems in the near future. For example, cracks in tiles …
