Fall Furnace Tune-Up
By Sam Satterwhite From The Family Handyman When it comes to furnaces, an ounce of prevention truly is worth a pound of cure. To help you avert the hassle of your furnace's dying or simply not putting out enough heat-just when you need it ... [... more]
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Turn it off, turn it back on.
Fessing up to what really happened right before the system crashed is going to save time-and I'm going to figure it out anyway. Geek Squad agent Derek Meister suggests combining letters and numbers-but not your birth date-to create a "base" ... [... more]
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Computer experts reveal secrets that don't come in a manual!
On a PC, run Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmenter at least once a month. This will store files more efficiently so your system doesn't slow down. After about four years, your computer is elderly. If you're shelling out for a blazing-fast Internet ... [... more]
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Beyond the Usual
Insect droppings, dust mites, spoiled food -- all can contribute to a plethora of health problems. In fact, germ guru Charles P. Gerba, Ph.D., a professor of microbiology at the University of Arizona in Tucson, says you're more likely to get sick ... [... more]
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13 Things Your Car Mechanic Won't Tell You
Interviews by Fran Lostys From Reader's Digest 1. "Watch out for scare tactics. Admonitions like 'I wouldn't drive this another mile' should be viewed with suspicion." SOURCES: Gary Montesi, owner, Montesi Volkswagen, North Haven, connecticut; . [... more]
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7 Quick Ways to Organize Your Child's Closet
From Householder's Survival Manual Besides looking great, a neat, well-organized closet can encourage children to dress themselves, hang up their clothes, and stow their dirty laundry. The small size of children's clothing makes it that much ... [... more]
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Airbag Scams: Dashboard Danger
When Mary Ellsworth awoke one morning, she noticed her son Bobby's double-cab Toyota was still in the driveway. He must have slept over at a friend's house, she thought. Mary and her husband, Bob, had always urged Bobby to stay put when he was ... [... more]
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Expert secrets to ensure scratch-free CDs and DVDs.
From Long Life For Your Stuff When your favorite CD -- the one that you play on repeat at the gym -- skips a note, you know you're in trouble! Don't fret, there are many simple ways to increase the shelf life of your prized discs. Those slim, ... [... more]
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Clothes Washer Filling Slowly or Not at All? Fix It.
By Jeff Gordon From The Family Handyman Washing clothes isn't much fun to begin with. But waiting hours for the tub to fill sure doesn't help matters any. If water trickles into your washer, or if you're not getting any water, there's a 95 ... [... more]
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Clean tools regularly.
From Householder's Survival Manual Cheap tools perform poorly and will need replacing sooner, so, purchase good-quality tools and keep them in top shape. Brush or scrape off dirt and debris after each use, and store them out of the weather. Take ... [... more]
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8 Ways to Prevent An Electrical Fire
Never overload an electrical receptacle with extension cords or three-way adapters. If you need to plug a lot of things into a single receptacle, use a power strip. Never run electrical cords under carpets or rugs, over nails, in traffic areas, ... [... more]
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Attic sense.
Since the basement and garage are usually easier to get to than the attic, store frequently used items in those more accessible spaces. Save all the seasonal items, or those items that you will probably never use but can't bear to throw out, for ... [... more]
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