Basements, Foundations & Attics
Indoor Air Quality & Basement Floors
Published on September 21st, 2023
Basements often get musty smelling, especially in summer This happens if invisible amounts of condensation forms at...Continue Reading
Energy Efficiency
VERMICULITE HOME INSULATION: Does This Material Pose a H...
Published on September 21st, 2023
A few years ago I got a question from a woman who moved into an older home, and discovered after the fact that the...Continue Reading
Welding & Metalworking
METALWORKING: Welding Homemade Steel Staircase
Published on September 15th, 2023
A while back my son, Robert, and I built a set of compact stairs for his tiny house here at his place on Bailey Line...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Basement Crack Repair Torture Test Video
Published on September 15th, 2023
Concrete basements crack fairly often, but most crack repair systems only fill the gaps They offer no significant...Continue Reading
Plumbing
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Big a Generator Do I Ne...
Published on September 15th, 2023
Q: How can I figure out if a generator I'm thinking of buying is big enough to power my household water well pump...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
How to Kill Mold: 7 Steps to a Mold-Free Home
Published on September 8th, 2023
Most people are afraid of household mold and that's a good thing Mold isn't always dangerous, but how can you tell...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
The Ultimate Toilet Flange Repair
Published on September 8th, 2023
Got a broken toilet drain flange This is not an unusual problem with plastic drainpipes, and it happens where the pipe...Continue Reading
Flooring
DETAILS, FINESSE & TROUBLE: How Cutting Corners �...
Published on September 8th, 2023
Sometimes small things can have big consequences This is true with life in general, as well as with the technical side...Continue Reading
Article
Using Floral Peel and Stick Wallpaper in Apartments To G...
Published on September 4th, 2023
With this alluring floral peel and stick wallpaper, enter a world where style and magic collide Create a warm cocoon...Continue Reading
Water Systems
GOT A WATER WELL? Simple Valve Extends Pump Life & ...
Published on September 1st, 2023
Reading Time = 4 1/4 minutes Video Watch Time = 5 1/2 minutes Do you get your water from a well Millions of...Continue Reading
Plumbing
MIXING VALVES: Taming the Dangers of Too-Hot Water Heaters
Published on August 25th, 2023
The hot water that comes out of your taps may be more of a danger than you realize It all comes down to temperature,...Continue Reading
Kitchens
CONCRETE COUNTERTOPS: Despite the Name, a Very Stylish O...
Published on August 17th, 2023
I once spoke to a homeowner in the middle of a major kitchen renovation, and he happened to mention the price of his...Continue Reading