Conserve Energy and Save Money
Save Energy – Save Money. Here are twenty easy things you can do to conserve energy and save money. 1. Use fluorescent lighting. When your […]
Home Fix-It
Garage Door: Insulating a Garage Door
Insulating a garage door can easily be done in a day. Step 1: Remove any remnants of pre-existing weather seal along the bottom and sides […]
How to do Pointing
How to do pointing, re-pointing Mortar Joints If the mortar on your wall, chimney or patio is cracked and crumbling away, it is time to […]
Door: Painting a Front Door
Painting a Front Door If your front door is faded and peeling or you are just in the mood for change, a fresh coat of […]
Window: Replace Window Screen
With spring in full swing, now is the time to replace those torn or worn screens around your home. Step 1: Remove the screen frame […]
Door: Install a Dead Bolt
Make Your Home a Little Safer By Installing a Dead Bolt Lock With the right tools and a little patience you can install a dead […]
Door: Key to Replacing an Existing Lock Set
The Key to Replacing an Existing Lock Set If you have a dysfunctional or out dated door lock set, replacing it can be an easy […]
Wall: Patching a Hole in Drywall
Patching a Hole in Drywall A small hole in drywall, let’s say roughly the size of a door knob… or maybe a fist… can be […]
Wall: Patching a Plaster Wall
Patching a Plaster Wall Cracks or holes in plaster walls can be repaired with a little patience and a bag of patching plaster. Pre-mixed joint […]
Floor: Fixing a Squeaking Wood Floor
Fixing a Squeaking Wood Floor Step 1 – Identify the problem. Wood floors have two layers, the floor boards, which you see, and the subflooring […]