Maintenance & Tools

Winterize Your Sprinkler System

Fall is the time to get moving and get your house and its equipment winter-ready. If you live...

Emergency Plumbing Repair Toolkit

Funny how it always happens on the weekend or after 10 pm – your plumbing goes haywire....

Icicles On Your Roof Are BAD. Here’s Why

Icicles on the roof were a highlight of my childhood winters. The neighborhood kids thought...

Winterize Your Home And Stay Healthy

Weather forecasts for the upcoming winter seem to change daily. “Record-breaking t...

How To Clean A Chimney: DIY Or Hire A Pro

Even as a serious home improvement do-it-yourselfer, there’s one area that you may never...

Fall Lawn Care: Tips And Tools To Simplify This Autumn Chore

What does the word “autumn” bring to mind? If it conjures up pictures of yourself...

Bouncy Floor Troubleshooting

When you take your kids to the local amusement park, a bouncy floor can be loads of fun. A...

Chipped Plaster Is An Easy DIY Fix

There’s just one problem with plaster (the wall finish of choice before drywall rose...