Maintenance & Tools

How To Clear Ice From Your Sidewalk

In quite a few municipalities, the onus is on homeowners (and building owners) to clear snow...

What To Do When There Is A Bathroom Ceiling Leak

If the ceiling's going to leak in any finished room of the house, it might as well be the bathroom....

What To Know Before You Hang A Flat Screen TV

If you've ever been to Graceland, you've undoubtedly seen the TV room with its three televisions...

8 Really Good Tips For Hanging Curtains

Curtains add to the beauty of the room and are as important to the finished design as art and...

The Art Of Scything

Scything may seem like an antiquated method of harvest and weed control, but improved tools...

Tips For Power Washing

If you are starting to spend more time outside or preparing to sell your home as the weather...

What's Wrong With Batt Insulation?

Fiberglass batts are the commonest insulation materials used in home building, yet the vast...

Snow Removal Etiquette

Granted, snow removal usually isn't something to write The Ethicist about, but like any outdoor...