5 Important Things to Know When Insulating Basement Walls
Find out what you need to know before taking on a basement insulation project.
How To: Clean Silver Plate
Restore the spotless shine to dirty or tarnished silver plate pieces with a few common household cleaners.
How To: Remove Stickers from Glass
Trying to get stubborn stickers, labels, and price tags off of glass is an age-old battle. Get unstuck with one of these simple solutions.
How to Clean a Toilet Tank
Follow these easy steps to scrub away the stains, germs, and mineral buildup that might be lurking inside your toilet tank.
Everything You Need to Know About How to Sharpen a Spade Bit
Don’t toss those spade bits quite yet! These three sharpening methods can help you get more use out of your old spade bits.
How To: Install Door Hardware
Hello, my friend, hello again; today we come together to talk about How To: Install Door Hardware and hope the blog can help you. As a person who has recently upgraded from living in a garage to living in a half-constructed house, the novelty of having multiple doors to open and close on a whim…
Solved! How to Prevent Doors from Slamming
Discover why doors slam on their own (it’s nothing spooky!) and how to stop the loud annoyance via several simple methods.
How To: Remove Concrete Stains
Conquer unsightly splotches on your driveway, patio, and garage floor to restore the handsome looks of those hardworking surfaces.
11 Problems You Can Solve with Paint
Every house has its problems, but you’d be amazed how many of them can be solved with a single afternoon and a common DIY staple: a can of paint. See how a few pops of color can make a huge difference for outdated or unattractive home features.
14 House Problems That Don’t Require a General Contractor
As most homeowners are well aware, problems can strike a house suddenly and without warning: a leaky roof or a fallen tree, a burst pipe in the basement or a boiler that conks out during a cold snap. But there is no need to panic! Many common household issues can be dealt with easily and quickly, either DIY or by calling in a handyman or specialized contractor. Start by assessing the damage and figuring out how extensive the repairs are going to be. You may be able to tackle some smaller jobs, including plumbing, electrical work, landscaping, and interior repairs, on your own. More extensive renovations, however, may require a general contractor to oversee the job. But the common repairs that follow typically do not require calling in the big guns.