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Home Repairs You Can Make in Minutes

By GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

Posted: 2008-01-07 11:41:32

Filed Under: Do-It-Yourself, Organize and Clean the Bathroom, Organize and Clean the Kitchen, Organize and Clean the Laundry Room

Not every household snafu requires a professional. In fact, with a little elbow grease and some know-how, you can fix common breakdowns before they turn into expensive disasters.

A Leaky Washing Machine

If you ignore it: You could end up with a flood in the laundry room.

Easy fix: Check the water hoses connected to the back of the machine -- the leak is most likely coming from a small crack in the rubber. If so, you'll need to replace the faulty hose immediately, before a major break occurs. Turn off the water supply (so you won't come home to a flood) and buy a new hose at a hardware store. To install it, unscrew and remove the old hose, then screw the new one in and tighten it with a wrench.

Pro tip: Buy steel braided hoses -- they're more expensive but also more durable, says Raymond P. VinZant, master plumber for Roto-Rooter.

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Fvtampa 09:23:24 AM Apr 12 2008

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Yeah, you are going to have to do what was stated below or have it welded. good luck

Lfodnh 06:12:18 PM Mar 15 2008

DownStLouis10 10:57:03 PM Feb 26 2008

I have some brass pieces that have broken handle.
anyone know how to repair?
Thanks
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Try asking a jewler if it can be soddered. A jewler does work on finer items and thr repair may not be as noticeable.

Robtsolomon 08:21:53 PM Mar 15 2008

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nick2neck 06:19:59 PM Mar 15 2008

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we don't need Muslim's in America period !!

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Lfodnh 06:12:18 PM Mar 15 2008

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DownStLouis10 10:57:03 PM Feb 26 2008

Report This! I have some brass pieces that have broken handle.
anyone know how to repair?
Thanks
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Try asking a jewler if it can be soddered. A jewler does work on finer items and thr repair may not be as noticeable.

FawnsTouch 03:51:10 PM Mar 15 2008

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lol

L23E80 02:55:12 PM Mar 15 2008

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Dmeek, It's "Orangeburg pipe". Not orange bird. But thanks for the laugh.

Robtsolomon 02:21:43 PM Mar 15 2008

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About the old "wasteful" incandescent and new "harsh, unflattering" fluorescent lamps, I will quote someone who's name I've forgotten: "There are two kinds of fools. One says, "This is old, therefore it is good," and the other says, "This is new, therefore it is better."