Painting & Decorating
“How Can I Strip The Clear, Factory Coating So Bra...
Published on September 3rd, 2024
Brass is a great metal for hardware, but it does need to be polished to remain pretty Factory-applied lacquer...Continue Reading
Painting & Decorating
OUTDOOR PAINTING: Three Details For Optimal Results
Published on August 30th, 2024
Successful outdoor painting is about more than just applying paint to exterior surfaces and hoping things look good...Continue Reading
Drywall Installation & Repairs
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Hanging Something...
Published on August 30th, 2024
Hollow wall anchors like these are among the strongest options for securing heavy objects to drywall Metal...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
How to Design a Pet-Friendly Home
Published on August 29th, 2024
We set up our homes to provide all the essentials of comfortable living, and they are a personal haven where we relax...Continue Reading
Aging in Place
9 Tips for Making Your Home Senior-Friendly
Published on August 29th, 2024
Our needs and abilities often change as we age, so adapting living spaces for comfort and safety is important Making...Continue Reading
Off-Grid Energy
SIMPLE GENERATOR-TO-HOUSE CONNECTION
Published on August 27th, 2024
Are you thinking of connecting an electric generator to your house to provide backup power There are different...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
SUMP PUMP VIDEO: Design, Function & Details of a Tr...
Published on August 27th, 2024
Reading Time = 5 minutes Video Watch Time = 5 1/2 minutes If you rely on a sump pump to keep your basement...Continue Reading
Plumbing
LOW FLUSH TOILETS: Choosing a Model That Really Works
Published on August 27th, 2024
Reading Time = 4 1/2 minutes If you’re installing a toilet, there’s something you need to know Even brand...Continue Reading
Heating, A/C & Ventilation
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Why Is My Roof Leaking on a...
Published on August 23rd, 2024
Q: As the weather warms up in spring I heard a faint drip-drip sound coming from the attic of my 17 year old...Continue Reading
Flooring
Loose-Lay Vinyl Flooring Offers Easier Installation and ...
Updated on August 24th, 2024
If you’re thinking of installing a new hard surface floor in your home or cottage, an experience I had working on...Continue Reading
Flooring
How to Fix Laminate Floor Gaps
Published on August 21st, 2024
Reading Time = 5 minutes Video Watch Time = 2 1/2 minutes Laminate flooring offers speedy installation, a...Continue Reading
Finishing
Rejuvenate Old Wood Finishes With Ease
Published on August 20th, 2024
Reading Time = 3 minutes There’s something especially glum about a worn, dented and scratched finish on...Continue Reading