A Better Way to Clean Your Oven
Ovens get messy. It happens. But cleaning an oven doesn’t have to be a chore. In fact, there’s a foolproof way of cleaning an oven that actually works better than your oven’s self-cleaning function. Self-cleaning ovens, in theory, are a great idea. In practice, however, they can be a headache.…
1 Quick Tip to Keep Your Dishwasher Cleaning Properly
Have you been frustrated lately by a dishwasher that’s, well, not washing your dishes? Despite soaps and spot removing detergent, you realize that every time you run your dishwasher, it is frankly doing a poor job of getting television-commercial levels of shininess. Thankfully, with this quick tip you can get…
Tool Maintenance Tips
Quality power tools are an investment, and, like any investment, they need to be maintained and looked after if you want a return on your investment. Proper care and maintenance of your tools will save you time and money in the long run. Good tool maintenance will make your future…
Troubleshooting a Stalled Pressure Washer
Your pressure washer has been sitting in the garage or shed all winter long, and now that Spring has finally arrived, you’ve brought it out to clean off your deck, boat, or driveway. You try to start the pressure washer only to hear the lethargic chugs of a stalled engine.…
How to Replace Your Vacuum Brushroll
We’ve all been in this frustrating situation: You vacuum over and over a part of your floor, and the vacuum is visibly failing to pick anything up. You then turn the vacuum on its side, only to discover the brushroll isn’t spinning at all. Luckily, it is easier to resolve…
How to Repair a Washing Machine that Won’t Drain
Opening your washing machine only to find that it hasn’t drained brings on a real sense of dread. Not only are your clothes sopping wet, but also you’ll have to find a way to get rid of all of that water. If your washing machine remains undrained for days, then…
Make Your Clothes Dryer Last For Years
If you want your clothes dryer to last for years–and thereby get the most out of your investment in your home appliances–you’ll want to perform routine maintenance that will ensure its longevity. So what can you do to keep your dryer running just as well as it did on the day…
Get A Perfectly Even Bake Out of Your Oven
Few things are more frustrating than spending an afternoon preparing a roast or baking a treat only to find out that your oven has baked your food or pastry unevenly, resulting in a burned, crispy mess on one side and an undercooked goo on the other. Don’t suffer the frustration…
11 of the Best DIY Books You’ll Ever Read
Whether you’re looking for a complete guide to repairs and fix-its in your home or for a cozy read to reassure you of the struggles inherent in home DIY, this list is for you. We here at Parts Warehouse have compiled our eleven favorite books about DIY and home repair.…
Replace a Dishwasher Door Gasket in 3 Easy Steps
If your dishwasher leaks water from the sides or bottom of the door, don’t panic—you probably don’t need to go out to replace your entire dishwasher. You may just need to replace your dishwasher door gasket. The dishwasher door gasket is the rubber seal that runs along the inside of…