Maintenance & Tools

Guide To Installing Wall Sconces

Hanging a wall sconce is not so different from installing a ceiling light fixture. Wall sconces...

6 Ways To Seal Your House For Winter

Air leaks can raise your home energy bills by as much as 30 percent. Having a “leaky”...

Weatherizing For Less Than $150

Weatherizing your house improves the likelihood of maintaining a steady temperature inside...

How Humidity Can Damage Your Home

Humidity doesn’t just make you uncomfortable. It also causes problems and health hazards...

Your Sidewalk And Your Home Insurance

Repairing sidewalk cracks and clearing snow and ice from your sidewalk isn’t just neighborly....

Painting: Choosing A Paint Scraper

When it comes to a good paint job, nothing will improve the quality of the finished product...

What Is The Cold Weather Doing To Your Paint?

Winter’s frigid cold weather may be literally peeling the paint off your house. And unless...

15 Old Tools That Are Better Than New

When I was growing up I spent hours exploring the nooks and crannies of my grandfather’s...