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Dan Ramsey - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Dan Ramsey is the author of more than 30 homeowner and consumer how-to books for major publishers. His latest include THE COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO BUILDING YOUR OWN HOME (Third Edition) and THE COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO SOLAR POWER FOR YOUR HOME (Second Edition). Dan also wrote THE HOME OWNER'S MANUAL with the Fix-It Club. Dan is co-founder of The Fix-It Club (FixItClub.com), authoring more than 160 Fix-It Guides on how to maintain, troubleshoot, ... [More]
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- How to Fix Things Under Warranty
[Home-Improvement] Stuff breaks. Who is responsible for fixing it -- you or the manufacturer? If you, how can you find a reputable repair service? Find out how to understand product warranties and repair contracts.
- How to Find Replacement Parts
[Home-Improvement:DIY] One of the most frustrating parts of fixing household things that break can be trying to find replacement parts. Fortunately, the job has gotten easier - even if the parts are soldered. Here's how.
- Four Things to Consider Before Tossing Stuff
[Home-and-Family] Everyone has broken stuff. Try to fix it if you can. But if you can't, here are four things you can do to repair the economy and the environment.
- Easy Household Electrical Tests
[Home-Improvement:Electrical] Electrical things not working? You can test hundreds of electrical things in your home from appliances to batteries. It's really quite easy.
- Common Repairs Made Easy
[Home-and-Family] Tossing broken things costs money and wastes resources. Instead, you can fix them! The process is easy -- if you understand fasteners!
- If It's Broken, Take it Apart!
[Home-Improvement:DIY] Stuff breaks! Fixing it means that you have to take it apart. But how? Get a copy of the owner's manual, if available, then plan and document disassembly. Replacement parts are available through the manufacturer or at large supply stores.
- Save Money With a Fix-It Toolbox
[Home-and-Family] Homeowners and renters waste hundreds of dollars each year because they toss things they could easily fix. With a simple fix-it toolbox, you can fix dozens of household things in minutes. And the tools can be purchased for less than 25 bucks. Save money with your own fix-it toolbox.
- Ten Reasons to Fix Things That Break
[Home-Improvement:Appliances] Every day, thousands of dollars in household things are tossed out because they don't seem to work. Many of them can be fixed with simple instructions and a few basic tools. Others can be recycled to reduce damage to the environment. In addition, fixing things can be fun and stress-reducing. Discover how to fix or recycle things that break.
- Gas Furnace Repair
[Home-Improvement:Heating-and-Air-Conditioning] This Fix-It Guide tells how a gas furnace works, what often goes wrong, how to identify the problem, and what parts and tools you will need to fix it. It then gives simple step-by-step instructions for how to light the pilot, adjust the pilot, test and replace a thermocouple, adjust an adjustable burner air shutter, and clean removable burner tubes and ports. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!
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