Andy's Shoe Repair

This Is Why You Absolutely Need To Stop Wearing Shoes In Your House

I always wondered why so many cultures around the world (except for America) left shoes off at or outside the door. Now I know why! You shouldn't wear shoes in your home for several reasons.

Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

Why almost every pair of jeans has a zipper that says ‘YKK’

If you look closely at the zipper on your pants right now, odds are that it has 3 letters engraved on the tab: "YKK." But what does it mean?

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Kenny’s Shoe Repair is so much more than that

Repair your favorite shoes? Leatherwork and other fabric repair (including pool covers and saddles)? Alter that wedding dress for the perfect fit? Orthopedic and diabetic shoes and inserts? Custom orthotics

Shoe repair business steps into the future

How to Know When It's Time for Repair

When it comes to car parts, the clutch is important. The following information will help you determine when it's time for a clutch repair.

Accurate Repairs Start With Accurate Vehicle Repair Data

With comprehensive, up-to-date vehicle repair data, each step of the repair process can be carried out accurately and efficiently.

3 Depot Repair and Equipment Repair Benefits

Learn how partnering with depot repair provider can benefit your cash automation and self-service technology.

Benefits of Depot Repair and Equipment Repair

Learn more about the benefits of depot repair and equipment repair by downloading our free infographic!

Car repairs: DIY, repair shop or dealer?

Consumer Reports breaks down when to try your hand at repairs and when to call a pro

Repair The Building Before You Repair The Paint

When the paint on the exterior of a building exhibits heavy fading, chalking, or peeling, the typical solution is to clean and overcoat, but painting alone may not achieve the desired result, and in fact, it may be destined to fail. Because a number of building-related issues can affect the performance of the coating system, they should be identified and repaired before the painting begins. Typical…

Repair or Replace?

Spend Money to Save Money The 2 Payne 90% LP furnaces were getting more and more costly to repair and maintain. My customer decided it was better to replace them than to have constant repair bills.…

Replace VS. Repair: How to Decide If Your Carpet Needs Replacing Or Repairing

North Americans seem to be just as prone to replace carpets as they are to cover their floors with them in the first place. But can all those carpet replacements be justified? According to the Carpet and Rug Institute, 70 percent of carpet replacements are done for reasons other than that the carpet is beyond …

How to Repair Your Lawn

Solve your lawn's problems with our step-by-step guide to lawn renovation.

How to Repair Squeaky Stairs

Carpeted stairs that squeak can be repaired from above in several easy steps—without destroying the ceiling below the steps.

How to Repair Grout That's Cracking

Is the grout between your floor tiles cracking or, worse, crumbling away? There are a few probable causes, but before you tear up the tile and start over, try this quick fix.

How to Repair a Smelly Air Conditioner

Foul smells from air conditioners are most often caused by dirt, mold and bacteria that build up within the unit. These odor causing particles can be found on condenser coils, evaporator coils, drain ...

How Muscles Are Repaired

Adult muscles are home to dormant specialized stem cells, known as satellite cells. If an injury occurs these sleeping satellite cells wake up to begin repairing the damage by creating new muscle cells to replace those which were ruined. One stage of this process includes the generation of new satellite cells which again are dormant, …

Guide to Hardwood Floor Refinishing and Repair

Get professional tips and techniques for making old wood floors look new again in this collection of Fine Homebuilding articles and videos.