Aluminum wiring fixes
Last time, we looked at why aluminum wiring can be a fire waiting to happen and how to determine whether you might have it. If
Last time, we looked at why aluminum wiring can be a fire waiting to happen and how to determine whether you might have it. If
If your house was built or renovated between 1965 and 1973, it may have aluminum wiring. If it does, it needs attention immediately. Aluminum wiring
Handyperson hysteria disorder or, as it’s more commonly known, DIYtis strikes an average of three in 10 individuals. Symptoms include the following. You find yourself
Every painting job leaves you with leftover paint. What, you had just enough? Well, almost every painting job, then. Save it for touchups later. Here
Here are some more rules of thumb to help you on your DIY projects. 1. The edge of plywood doesn’t take nails or screws that
The term “rule of thumb” likely began with carpentry. Carpenters may have used the first joint of their thumbs to estimate an inch. So the
Knowing how to cut glass can come in handy when making repairs around the house. And if you get adept at it, you can get
Polystyrene – what you might think of as Styrofoam, which is actually a brand name of Dow Chemical – comes in a few forms, including
Last time, we looked at how sister joists can help firm up a bouncy or sagging floor by providing support where the original joist has
Just like people, older houses can tend to sag here and there. If your house is showing its age in creaking, springy floors, it may
Ready to fire up that chainsaw? More than many tools in your arsenal, you should inspect this one often, and give it a little TLC
Last time, we looked at some of the basic safety precautions you should take when using a chainsaw, whether you’re experienced or new to the