Maintenance & Tools

Soundproofing For A Better Night's Sleep

I once rented a central Denver apartment where the main bedroom had big, old windows overlooking...

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...

How To Safely Clear Snow Off A Roof

The easiest way to clear snow off a roof is to wait for spring. The second-easiest method is...

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...

How To Protect Your Home From Mudslides

In the first 18 days of 2011, mudslides shut down highways and threatened homes in California,...

What Not To Renovate In 2011

There are lots of great ideas available regarding good renovation suggestions. For example,...

A Way To Battle Blizzards With A Simple Shovel

The blizzard that paralyzed New York at the end of the 2010 won’t be the last big snowstorm...

Septic Tanks: How To Maintain Them

The Commonwealth of Virginia advises homeowners to routinely have their septic tanks pumped...