Verizon SuperPages.com Super Handyman Al Carrell Share Home Improvement Tips and Do-It-Yourself Plumbing Repair Ideas

com, or in your Verizon yellow pages, Carrell
says.com/espanol ). He advises do-it -yourself furniture refinishers to work
outdoors or in well-ventilated areas.com include plumbing , energy
saving, painting, furniture refinishing and patio deck building.S.

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superpages. Home owners who fail to maintain appliances and plumbing
systems may face thousands of dollars in repair costs and weeks of invasive
home repairs. When leaks occur, water runs through ceilings and
walls, damaging finished areas of the home. When the dishwasher hose fails, it's
more expensive to fix the damage .

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(NYSE: VZ), is the nation's most advanced provider of yellow pages and related
shopping information. Local Search Site, Home Improvement Expert, Tell What Hand Tools and Power
Tools You Need in Your Tool Box for Most Do-It-Yourself Home Fix-It Projects

DALLAS, Verizon SuperPages.com and Super Handyman
Al Carrell offer help in choosing hand tools and power tools in the fifth of
six do-it-yourself home improvement project guides available on Verizon
SuperPages. And there are a lot of so-called "bargains" that won't even
last through the first job.com
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tasks usually take just a few minutes and the parts often cost less than $20,"
Swegle said. In addition, as home owners
upgrade kitchens and bathrooms, water damage repairs become more expensive.

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The Super Handyman says to look for good quality, brand-name tools.
Safeco found the typical cost to repair water damage now stands at
approximately $5,000. Of those home water claims:

-- 30 percent were due to appliance failure
-- 62 percent were due to faulty plumbing systems
-- 8 percent were due to weather

"The biggest difference today is where we're putting our appliances,"
Swegle said. "Today, the kitchen is an entertainment center , with
hardwood floors and expensive cabinets.

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He has a complete list, with specifications, on Verizon SuperPages.
In addition to refinishing furniture, other topics covered in the six-week
do-it-yourself series on Verizon SuperPages.superpages.

"Water is the most common cause of home damage today -- even more likely
than fire," said Jim Swegle, vice president of personal property for Safeco
Insurance.

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Carrell's newspaper column , "The Super Handyman," appears in about 100
cities including Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Fort Worth , Houston, Phoenix,
Tucson, Orlando, Fort Wayne, St.

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"They should be used as a preventive measure at the
first sign of a slow running sink or toilet drain.com include energy saving
measures, painting , furniture refinishing, patio deck building and how to
assemble a basic tool kit.

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Some water damage is covered under homeowners insurance, but some damage
is not , he noted. Hot water tanks and
washing machines were the appliances that caused the most damage, followed by
refrigerators with water or ice units, dishwashers, and air conditioners
located in attics.

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In addition to plumbing repairs, other topics to be covered in the
six-week do-it -yourself series on SuperPages.com
Verizon Information Services, a division of Verizon Communications Corp. It has $3. The company is the largest publisher of Hispanic
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"Americans are spending twice what they were 10 years ago to repair water
damage.

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S. If you are going to own just one power tool, he suggests a
three-eighths-inch, battery-powered electric drill.
Spring is a great time to find tools on sale at your favorite local
hardware store or home center ( http:/ /www. These two appliances are more likely than Mother Nature to
inflict damage on the home. In most cases, home owners can save themselves a lot of time and money
by adding a few simple protective devices and doing routine maintenance.
Simple fixes, such as installing a $10 stainless steel hose or replacing
an aging water heater, could save a homeowner thousands of dollars and a lot
of hassle.

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"You can't make plumbing repairs or improvements, such as replacing
kitchen and bathroom waterspouts, faucets and fixtures, unless the water is
off," says Carrell, the nationally known expert on home repair, water leak
detection and sewer drain cleaning as well as a former spokesman for The Home
Depot.com ), the nation's number 1 Internet directory and a
leading online shopping resource; and the SuperPages On the Go information
directory offered through Verizon Wireless Get It Now services and on other
wireless carriers. The company is the largest publisher of Hispanic
directories in the U.
Carrell, a nationally known expert on home improvement and repair
including wood and furniture refinishing, served for eight years as spokesman
for The Home Depot.

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Safeco Study Shows Hot Water Tanks Washing Machines Are Most Likely to Soak the House and Drain the Wallet

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com and Super Handyman
Al Carrell share home improvement tips and do-it-yourself plumbing repair
ideas in the first of six home improvement project guides available on
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This press release distributed by PRWEB ( http://www. It's also important to have a basic tool kit so you're prepared for
"everyday disasters" that might happen. Even people who live in apartments
should have a tool kit for such jobs as assembling toys on Christmas Eve!
Carrell recommends a basic tool kit including hammer , hand saw,
screwdrivers, pliers, level, tape measure, adjustable wrench, c-clamps,
stapler, utility knife, flashlight and toilet plunger -- all stored in a
sturdy tool box.6 billion in revenues from products including:
Verizon SuperPages yellow pages; Verizon SuperPages.com ), the nation's number 1 Internet directory and a
leading online shopping resource; and the SuperPages On the Go information
directory offered through Verizon Wireless Get It Now services and on other
wireless carriers .safeco."

Safeco, in business since 1923, is a Fortune 500 property and casualty
insurance company based in Seattle.

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Carrell's newspaper column, "The Super Handyman," appears in about 100
cities including Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Phoenix,
Tucson, Orlando, Fort Wayne, St. Louis and Nashville.superpages. and the first to provide a Hispanic online shopping
resource ( http://www.com/drip.

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Water repair costs soar
Safeco analyzed three years of water damage claims from approximately one
million homeowners insurance customers in 44 states.

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superpages. "If it's a complete drain clog, avoid the use of
drain chemicals," he says.6 billion in revenues from products including:
Verizon SuperPages yellow pages; Verizon SuperPages. and the first to provide a Hispanic online shopping
resource ( http://www. For supplies, you'll need
sandpaper, glue, and an assortment of nuts and bolts, nails, screws and duct
tape. It has $3. The hot water tank and washing machine once relegated to the
basement are now found in utility rooms right off the family room or near
finished living areas.

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Online Shopping Site to Feature Advice from Nationally Known Expert on Home
Repair, Water Leak Detection and Sewer Drain Cleaning

DALLAS, Verizon SuperPages. He also has a weekly
radio show in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. He also has a weekly
radio show in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. A full list of water prevention tips for consumers is available at
http://www.

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Verizon SuperPages.com Home Improvement Guide Features Tool Kit Selection From Super Handyman Al Carrell

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According to a nationwide analysis by Safeco Insurance, one out of every
10 water-damage claims can be traced back to a malfunctioning hot water tank
or washing machine.

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They'll perform better, last longer and may come with a lifetime replacement
warranty. The tools can be bought for less than
$175, full retail price, at national chain stores.

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Carrell also discusses home sewer drain cleaning, including the use of
plungers, snakes and rooters.
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This category is intended solely for sites which provide advice or instructions for dealing with home plumbing related issues and problems.

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superpages. Your basic set of tools does not have to cost a lot of money, but
many times the difference in price between a good tool and a cheap one is a
matter of pennies. Home Upgrades One Reason Repair Costs Are on the Rise

SEATTLE, Of all the appliances found in the home,
the water heater and washing machine are the most likely to cause serious
damage and leave home owners financially high and dry. The company sells insurance to drivers,
home owners, and small- and medium-sized business owners through a national
network of independent agents and brokers.

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Another problem that may require professional help from a plumber or
plumbing specialist is leak detection, especially if the water leak is
underground or in a pipe beneath the foundation of your home.

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For example, Carrell says the most important thing you need to know
about home plumbing repair is how to turn off the water supply to your house.b.

"In the 1980s, we had stock cabinets and vinyl floors in our kitchens and
laundry rooms," he said.

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Larger drain clogs, caused by roots invading the sewer drain, often
require help from a plumber or rooter service, easily found in a search of
local services on SuperPages.superpages.com
Verizon SuperPages.
Carrell says that before you tackle home improvement or remodeling
projects, it's important to make sure you have the right tools for the job at
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