Bathrooms
How to solder a ball valve
Ball valves are reliable and long-lasting and great for such uses as a toilet shutoff. But you need to take some extra care when sweating,
Exteriors
Great gate design ideas
If your fence is starting to bore you, break it up. No, no, put the sledge away. Break up the design; do something a little
Kitchens
How to replace your kitchen countertop (Part 2 of 3)
Last time we measured and ordered. Next, you need to remove the existing countertop. Start by shutting off the plumbing to the sink, and disconnecting
Painting & Decorating
How to deal with lead paint
Until the late seventies, many household paints contained lead. Ingesting lead, even miniscule amounts of dust, can cause health problems, especially for pregnant woman and
Plumbing
How to stop a toilet leak (Part II)
Last time, we identified a few causes of water around your toilet. Here are some more. If the water’s still leaking near the tank, you
Tools
Your workbench 2 – More ideas
Your most important tool is one you can make yourself. Last time we started with a few ideas for your workbench. Here are some more.