Recent Diy Blogs
Tip: Remove Stopper to Fix Bathroom Drain
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Apr 30, 2013Did you know that if your bathroom sink drain is clogged or running slowly, the first step in fixing the drain yourself is to remove the stopper? According to San Diego plumber Anderson...
Tile Tip: Level the Substrate
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Apr 29, 2013Here's a tiling tip: The substrate is critical for optimal tile setting and tile performance. According to Chicago tile installation expert Century Tile, chipping and breakage can...
Why You Should Clean Your Dryer Vent Hose
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Apr 29, 2013Who even looks at the dryer vent? I know I don't. It's a dusty place behind the dryer that I would prefer to ignore. HOWEVER: The Austin, Texas electrical experts at Pedernales Electric...
Plumbing Tip: How to Prevent Clogs
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Mar 22, 2013According to Charlotte, NC plumber Charlotte Mechanical, there are several daily or weekly tasks that you can do to prevent clogged drains. They point out that one should not pour grease...
Tips for DIY Carpet Cleaning
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Mar 19, 2013Professional carpet cleaners use heat to clean carpets. That's their secret. Steam, heat, and a lot of suction. Can you do it yourself? Yes, but you need a machine. Renting a carpet...
When Your Walls Sweat
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Mar 19, 2013Sweaty walls happen when there is not sufficient insulation. Like condensation on a pitcher of ice water, when the walls are cold and the air is warm, condensation happens. The problem...
Roofing Tip: Hail Damage
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Mar 13, 2013Today's tip, how to recognize roof damage from hail, comes from a Dallas roofer. Signs of hail damage to a roof include: Broken pieces of shingles on the ground; broken shingles up...
Carpentry Tip: Selecting Lumber
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Mar 12, 2013Today's tip comes from Brian Campbell of Basswood Artisan Carpentry, a Saint Paul carpenter. When you are selecting lumber, look at the grain on the cut edge of the lumber, and follow...