In the final analysis, do-it-yourself success comes down in part to tools, and chopsaws (also called miter saws) make building projects more fun and more productive than most others. If you’re thinking of tooling up to build your DIY skills,…
Planning a new asphalt shingle roof? The question I answered from a subscriber may help you get a better roof in the end. QUESTION: Two of the three roofing contractors quoting on my reroofing job strongly recommend fibreglass shingles. The…
Walking down the pest control aisle at any home improvement store reveals dozens of products, sprays, baits, granules, foggers, each promising to solve a slightly different problem. That variety often leads homeowners to treat these products as interchangeable, grabbing whatever…
Utility spaces rarely get a second thought until something goes wrong. The area behind the water heater, the gap where a pipe enters through the foundation, the narrow space around the HVAC unit, these spots sit quietly in the background…
Every fall, Grand Rapids homeowners notice the same seasonal visitor working its way indoors: the brown marmorated stink bug. These insects show up on window screens, cluster near doorframes, and occasionally drop from ceiling fixtures at the most inconvenient moments….
Most homeowners think of exterior repairs as a matter of curb appeal or general upkeep. Replacing a section of siding or recaulking a window frame feels like routine maintenance, not pest prevention. Yet many of the small defects that go…
Okay, so let’s talk about something that honestly doesn’t get enough credit—glass tile. Have you ever walked into a kitchen or bathroom and just thought, “Wow, this feels fancy!”? Nine times out of ten, it’s the tile. BELK Tile is…
Got old paint to remove? It’s probably got lead. Read Steve’s three-step paint stripping process that will get the job done safely.
One of the most common wintertime problems homeowners face is condensation forming on the inside face of windows. Every winter for a couple of decades I’ve heard from distraught people wondering what to do to stop water from trickling down…
QUESTION: What kind of tradesperson fixes failed window seals? My windows are foggy between the panes with moisture but I don’t know who to look for to fix them. ANSWER: This is a common problem, but I’m not aware of any…
There’s more to gardening than digging a hole in the ground and planting something. Pots, planters and hanging baskets add a lot to gardening results. Check out how Mary and I do container gardening at our place on Manitoulin Island.
Moving out of a rental property in Australia involves more than packing boxes and handing back the keys. One of the biggest concerns for many tenants is getting their rental bond back without unnecessary disputes or deductions. While normal wear…