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Photo of bathroom sink stopper by G-dber/Flickr Creative Commons.

Tip: Remove Stopper to Fix Bathroom Drain

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Apr 30, 2013

Did 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...


I love this travertine tile bathroom. Sitka Projects LLC/Flickr Creative Commons.

Tile Tip: Level the Substrate

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Apr 29, 2013

Here'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...


Photo of a pretty laundry room by love Maegan/Flickr Creative Commons.

Why You Should Clean Your Dryer Vent Hose

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Apr 29, 2013

Who 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...


Photo of a bathroom sink and drain by Heanailee/Wikimedia Commons.

Plumbing Tip: How to Prevent Clogs

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Mar 22, 2013

According 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...


A carpet steamer. You can use this at home. (Photo: justj000lie/Flickr)

Tips for DIY Carpet Cleaning

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Mar 19, 2013

Professional 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...


This moldy wall could have been caused by condensation. (Photo: Editor B/Flickr)

When Your Walls Sweat

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Mar 19, 2013

Sweaty 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...


Photo of hail by carterboy/sxc.hu.

Roofing Tip: Hail Damage

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Mar 13, 2013

Today'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...


You can see the pith on the top right beam. (Photo: samson/sxc.hu)

Carpentry Tip: Selecting Lumber

Posted by Chaya Kurtz | Mar 12, 2013

Today'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...