Roofing
LITTLE WHITE LIES: Good Contractors Never Tell Them
Published on April 30th, 2024
A few years back I got an email from a woman wondering about roof shingles, and it reminded me how easy it is for...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
How to Stop House Paint From Peeling
Published on April 30th, 2024
Q: When the outside of my home was painted three years ago, the painter insisted on oil-based paint instead of...Continue Reading
Portable Power Tools
TOOL TEST: Diablo Tracking Point Blade Performance Review
Updated on May 1st, 2024
Saw blades for hand-held circular saws are getting better all the time Click above to see how this new style of...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
How to Repair Concrete Cracks in a Floor
Updated on August 9th, 2024
A while back I got a question from a subscriber about how to fix a big crack in a concrete slab There's a lot of...Continue Reading
Aging in Place
Porch Lifts & Government Help for Senior-Living Upg...
Published on April 26th, 2024
Video watch time = 6 1/4 minutes If you're a senior citizen, or you're physically challenged, you might...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
Danish Inventor Brought the World the Roof Window Skylight
Published on April 26th, 2024
Thousands of homes are brighter, airier and more inviting today because of the life’s work of an inventor and...Continue Reading
Patios, Decks & Sunrooms
What to Consider When Remodeling Your Deck
Published on April 25th, 2024
Deck renovation is among the most thrilling (yet sometimes stressful) projects you can undertake Whether your plans...Continue Reading
Windows & Doors
Best Window Styles to Consider For Basement Renovation
Published on April 24th, 2024
Choosing the best windows for your basement renovation project can be tough, especially if you don’t pay...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
ASBESTOS SIDING: Is It Safe or Dangerous?
Published on April 24th, 2024
These asbestos shingles were popular until the 1960s and they do last a long time Repainting or removal poses...Continue Reading
Aging in Place
WHEELCHAIR RAMP PLANS: How to Build a Good One for Your ...
Updated on October 31st, 2024
A wheelchair ramp is one of the single most important feature you can build into your home, making the place more...Continue Reading
Plumbing
SEPTIC SYSTEM WORRIES? Learn How to Put Your Mind at Ease
Published on April 23rd, 2024
June 17, 2011 was not a great day at our house Or at least it didn't seem to be at the time That was the day I...Continue Reading
Garages & Outbuildings
Transforming Your Garage Into a Green Home Gym
Published on April 22nd, 2024
If you are thinking about transforming your garage into something more than just a storage space, you may want to...Continue Reading