Fix It Club

Trash Compactor Repair

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:28:25 PST

This Fix-It Guide tells how a trash compactor 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 disassemble a trash compactor and how to replace or adjust a chain. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

Rotisserie Repair

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:00:28 PST

This Fix-It Guide tells how a rotisserie 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 disassemble a rotisserie. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

Ice-Cream Maker Repair

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:56:21 PST

This Fix-It Guide tells how an ice-cream maker 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 disassemble an ice-cream maker. Fix-It Tips and cautions are included. You can do it!

Fishing Reel Repair

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:59:55 PST

This Fix-It Guide tells how a fishing reel 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 install a bail and spring on an open-face spinning reel, replace drag washers and springs on a bait-casting reel, and replace a spool catch spring on a fly reel. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

Jewelry Repair

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:39:28 PST

This Fix-It Guide tells how jewelry 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 repair various clasps, how to repair a jump ring, how to reattach a post setting, how to repair earrings, pins or brooches, how to replace a watchband or spring bar, and how to repair eyeglass frames. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included.

Toy Repair

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:39:55 PST

This Fix-It Guide tells how a toy 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 bond a broken plastic toy, repower a battery-operated toy, repair a split wood wheel, replace a broken axle, mend a leak in a sport ball, and stop a leaking valve. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

Stuffed Toy Repair

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:17:48 PST

This Fix-It Guide tells how a stuffed toy 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 close an open seam, reattach an ear or limb, replace a stitched nose and mouth, replace a button eye, replace a lock-in eye, replace a sound box, and restore plumpness. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

Exercise Equipment Repair

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:42:58 PST

This Fix-It Guide tells how exercise equipment 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 remove a flywheel case from a stationary bike, adjust a stationary bike's belt, tighten a treadmill belt, and center a treadmill belt. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

Slow Cooker Repair

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:40:17 PST

This Fix-It Guide tells how a slow cooker 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 disassemble and test one. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

Popcorn Popper Repair

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 11:40:19 PST

This Fix-It Guide tells how a popcorn popper 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 disassemble a hot air popper and an oil popper. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

Fire Extinguisher Repair

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:55:51 PST

This Fix-It Guide tells how a fire extinguisher works, what often goes wrong and how to identify the problem. It then gives simple step-by-step instructions for how to use a fire extinguisher. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

Window Shade Repair

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 11:01:18 PST

This Fix-It Guide tells how a window shade 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 loosen or tighten spring tension, adjust an uncoiled spring, release a spring that is locked in the coil, make the ratchet lock, replace shade fabric, and replace a cord. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

Window Curtain and Drape Repair

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 10:45:02 PST

This Fix-It Guide tells how a window curtain or drape works, what often goes wrong, how to identify the problem, and what parts and tools you will need to fix it. It also gives simple instructions for completing simple repairs. Fix-It You can do it!

Window Blind Repair

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:15:11 PST

This Fix-It Guide tells how a window blind 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 replace a tape or string ladder. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

Wallpaper Repair

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:22:35 PST

This Fix-It Guide tells how wallpaper 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 clean nonwashable wallpaper, patch wallpaper, refasten a seam or edge, and eliminate a bubble. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

Tile Repair

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:53:48 PST

This Fix-It Guide tells how tile 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 clean grout, regrout tile, and replace a tile. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

Stairway Repair

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:02:04 PST

This Fix-It Guide tells how stairs 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 quiet a wood stairway from squeaking, tighten a newel post with angle brackets, tighten a newel post with screws, and tighten a baluster. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

Rug Repair

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 13:01:04 PST

This Fix-It Guide tells how a rug 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 repair a cut in a rug, sew a frayed edge, repair a braided rug, and trim and bind a jute rug. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

Plaster Repair

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:05:19 PST

This Fix-It Guide tells how plaster 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 repair a small or large crack and how to repair a small hole or bulge. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

Paneling Repair

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:46:36 PST

This Fix-It Guide tells how paneling 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 refasten loose paneling and replace a panel. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!