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…
If you’ve ever pulled up a section of baseboard during a DIY project and found a fine trail of sawdust-like material where none should be, you already know the sinking feeling. Maybe you were finally getting around to that basement…
Ants are among the most common household pests in the Southeast, and Alabama’s warm, humid climate creates ideal conditions for several species to thrive around residential properties. While it is tempting to treat every ant sighting the same way, different…
Every time you look up lawn advice online, you end up deeper in a rabbit hole of conflicting opinions. One guide says water daily, another says barely touch it, and somehow both sound equally reasonable. The good news is that…
Canada’s Handiest Man, Steve Maxwell, has compiled a top 10 list of ways to reduce your home’s energy consumption and be more green.