How to Clean a Jacuzzi
Don’t let a relaxing soak in your whirlpool tub be cut short by mold and other debris floating in the water. Follow these steps to get both the tub and jets clean again.
10 Total Kitchen Makeovers—and What They Cost
If your budget is tight but your out-of-date kitchen needs help (and quick!), take a cue from these inspiring before-and-afters. With redos to fit almost any budget, these ingenious blogger renovations prove that a little paint, updated cabinet doors, and a DIY tile job can go a long way toward getting your kitchen cooking again.
The Dark, Dirty Truth About Household Mold (And How to Rid Yourself of It)
There are few homeowner problems more terrifying than mold. While thousands of molds are part of the natural environment, ghastly examples of it can be lurking in the nooks and crannies of even the cleanest house. They are not just unsightly. They can be harmful to your health. So, it’s important for every homeowner to know how to prevent mold, and how to get rid of it, should mold rear its ugly head. Let’s take a good look at molds—what they need to grow, where they thrive, and how to keep our homes from becoming their playground.
13 Surprising Pantry Items That Naturally Clean and Freshen Your Home
Cleaning the house is a never-ending chore that requires elbow grease and expensive, potentially toxic cleaners. Find out how easy it is to be green by making your own eco-friendly cleaners with common household staples.
7 Ways to Open Up a Windowless Bathroom
A small footprint presents design challenges that can be difficult to overcome in the bathroom, particularly if there are no windows. After all, windows do more than provide a view to the outdoors: They admit the color-clarifying, texture-highlighting natural light that enables you to see better as you go about your daily grooming routine. Not to mention, windows also promote a sense of airy openness—a welcome relief in a space that might otherwise feel cramped. Still, even in the absence of a window, it’s not only possible but can be surprisingly easy to make a small, dim, and forbidding bathroom feel bigger, brighter, and more welcoming. One company in particular, Solatube International, Inc., offers a suite of innovative tubular daylighting devices capable of introducing a night-and-day difference to the most tomb-like space. Click through now to see a range of effective solutions for maximizing light and creating the illusion of additional square footage in a small, windowless bath.
Solved! How to Keep Cats Off Counters
Feline family members lend loads of fun and affection to a household, but cats are known for testing their humans’ patience. If your kitty persists in perching on your kitchen countertops, here’s how to cope.
How to Promote Yourself and Become a Master Plumber
Apprentices and journeyman plumbers can take a promising career to the next level by learning how to become a master plumber.
Insulation Companies Near Me: How to Hire for Insulation Installation
Do you need new insulation but are unsure how to hire an insulation company? Here are some helpful tips when you’re searching for “insulation companies near me.”
How Much Does Range Hood Installation Cost?
A range hood can help cut down on grease, odors, loud fans, and excess heat in the kitchen. On average, range hood installation costs $750, but the cost can range from $400 to $1,500.
28 Insanely Clever Ways to Beat Clutter
Organize a disorderly home with these 28 unexpectedly smart and stylish DIY-or-buy ideas.