Articles tagged: handypro

HOME & GARDEN: Bleed out trapped air to quiet down noisy boiler pipes

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Posted: Jan 27, 2012

Hi Keith, My hot water boiler is making noises as if a hammer is beating along the pipes in the basement. My house is warm. However, I’m concerned that my boiler is going to stop ... Read more »

HOME & GARDEN: To gable vent or not to gable vent

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Posted: Jan 20, 2012

This question came from the comments for my recent Extend the life or your roof with proper ventilation article: I had a roof replaced last summer and had similar differing opinions on ventilation, My attic ... Read more »

HOME & GARDEN: Modify your bathroom to avoid slip and fall injuries

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Posted: Jan 13, 2012

My parents are getting older, but even though they are pretty healthy, I worry about them slipping and hurting themselves in the shower. How can I make this a safer environment for them? —Brian S., ... Read more »

HOME & GARDEN: Extend the life of your roof with proper ventilation

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Posted: Jan 06, 2012

Hi Keith, I have been getting estimates on having my roof redone. Everyone agrees that there are too many layers on my roof and that the original cedar shingle roofing needs to be removed and ... Read more »

HOME & GARDEN: Remedies for a stinky garbage disposal

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Posted: Dec 30, 2011

Hi Keith, My garbage disposal has a horrific smell that will not go away. Got any ideas to get rid of it? —Sara H Ypsilanti, MI Hi Sara, During the holidays we tend to give ... Read more »