Stair Gauges to Mark a Stringer
Use Stair Gauges to Properly Mark a Stringer Building a set of stairs is a tricky endeavor. Using a pair of brass stair gauges and […]
Home Fix-It
Fix a Leaky Basement
If spring has sprung a leak in your basement wall, it is time to head to your local hardware store or lumber yard for some […]
Paint: a wall or room
Painting one wall or a whole room is a great job for a cold winter day. Step 1: Patch holes and cracks in drywall with […]
Door: Plane a wooden door
If you have a sticky wooden door and tightening the hinge screws or shimming the hinges has not solved the problem, it may be time […]
Door: Shim a door hinge
Fixing a door that sticks could be as easy as turning a few screws or shimming a hinge. Step 1: Use a screw driver to […]
Dryer: Install a dryer vent heat economizer
Covert your clothes dryer into an extra source of heat by installing a dryer vent heat economizer. Once installed, the simple flip of a switch […]
Smoke Detector: Install
Installing a smoke detector is an easy task, but choosing the right detector and deciding where to install it requires a little forethought and information. […]
Windows: Weather proofing
Weather proofing your windows is an easy and inexpensive way to reduce winter drafts and save on energy cost. Step 1: Caulk around the interior […]
Tile: Grout Tile
Grout old tile, it can add new life to an otherwise tired and worn bathroom, kitchen or entryway. Step 1: Clean the tile with a […]
Wallpaper: Strip Wallpaper
Strip Wallpaper Whether it is old and faded or just not your style, removing old wallpaper can dramatically improve the look and feel of any […]