Podcasts de maintenance

Bob Vila Radio: 2 Quick Fixes for a Slow Kitchen Drain

Chances are that, somewhere along the line, you've had to deal with a clog in your kitchen drain....

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Bob Vila Radio: Is There a Leak in Your Gas Fireplace?

Gas fireplaces have been showing up in more and more homes the past few years. They're clean,...

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Bob Vila Radio: Troubleshooting Tips for Motion Sensor Lights

Motion sensor lights are a must for any home security system, but sometimes they get out of...

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Bob Vila Radio: Every 2 Years, Flush Your Water Heater

If you want to make sure you'll have hot water whenever you need it, it's a good idea to flush...

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Bob Vila Radio: Are You Making a Big Mistake with Your Storm Windows?

This winter, before you shut your storm windows, make sure that at the bottom of each one, the...

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Bob Vila Radio: Repointing Brick

Brick is very low maintenance, but age and weather still take their toll. As a result, brick...

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Bob Vila Radio: Maintaining Brick

Stately and strong, brick has been a popular building material for centuries. Though it seems...

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Bob Vila Radio: Fire Extinguisher Inspection

You know you should test your smoke alarm twice a year, but what about your fire extinguisher? If...

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Bob Vila Radio: Planning After President's Day

I know it’s still winter here in the Northeast, but I start thinking about spring the minute...

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Bob Vila Radio: Raking Tips

This time of year, those of us who are lucky enough to have trees that provide summer shade have...

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Bob Vila Radio: Spring Fence Routine

A wooden fence is a beautiful accent on any home, but it takes some maintenance to keep it...

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Bob Vila Radio: Window Drafts

If your house has drafty windows, your heating and cooling systems may be working harder than...

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Bob Vila Radio: Rust Removal

Reviving rusty metal tools or furniture is a great indoor winter project, and there are three...

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Preventing UPS Inflicted Hardware Failure (SE4EP41)

Steve Smith explains why proper maintenance of a Uninterruptible Power Supply may prevent...

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Bob Vila Radio: Carpet Wrinkles

Wrinkles in wall-to-wall carpet don't just look bad, they can be a tripping hazard. They'll also...

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Bob Vila Radio: Winterize Your Lawn

If you haven’t done it already, this is the time to winterize your yard!  Make a list of the...

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Bob Vila Radio: Fall Equipment Prep

As the weather gets colder, it’s a good idea to do some fall maintenance on your outdoor...

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Bob Vila Radio: Protecting Floors

Home improvement projects are messy business: Whether you’re painting, re-tiling, or just moving...

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Bob Vila Radio: Fall AC Care

Now that the summer scorchers are over, it’s time to bring in your window air conditioning units....

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Bob Vila Radio: Fall Checklist

While you were having fun in the sun this summer, it was no vacation for your house. A fall...

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