How to fix a broken windowpane
If a home run finds its way through one of your windows, count your blessings if it’s an old putty-set window. Not because the insurance
If a home run finds its way through one of your windows, count your blessings if it’s an old putty-set window. Not because the insurance
There’s something about being up on your roof that gives you a different perspective on things. Of course, while you’re up there admiring the view,
Over time, sediment can build up in your hot water heater. If enough sediment builds up, it blocks heat and can also effectively decrease the
While some people would rather hide the fact they’re doing work than get a building permit, they’re risking a poor job, penalties or having to
If you use your imagination, you can find a lot of helpful tools in things just lying around the house. Here are a few ideas.
Now that you’re a soldering pro, let’s fix a banging pipe. That irritating noise when you shut off a tap is often caused by automatic
Still have squeaks? Try these tips. For one or two squeaking boards, toe-nail them into the subfloor (or floor joists) with finishing nails, then set
Sometimes, squeaking floors are symptoms of structural weakness: cracked or sagging headers or joists; rotting posts, beams or joists; joists weakened by plumbing notches; missing
Replacing a rotted deck post can be a big job, as it’s often tied in to the deck at a number of locations, forcing you
With all that moisture hanging around in your bathroom, mold and mildew (those kissin’ cousins in the fungus family) are bound to find cozy little
If you’re planning to give your home a facelift, here are few tips and hints to help you through the job. Choosing two colors is
Wet basements can often be cured by improving drainage outside, and we looked at this last time. But if you want to finish your basement,