Installing a Fence Post, Deck Post or Swing Set, How to Plant a Tree, Proper Pool Fencing and More
Learn what products give the best results when setting fence and deck posts, as well as backyard swing sets, find out how to …
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Deck Mold Treatment
Get tips on cleaning and treating a moldy deck. Mold can be easily cleaned with an oxidizing solution and mild abrasion. Finish …
Paint Stripping on Wood Surfaces5
Get information about paint stripping. Learn whether paint stripping is the right solution to unwanted paint on surfaces in …
Curtain Drain Solution for Flooded Basement
Learn how a curtain drain can solve basement floods. Curtain drains collect excess water in your yard and run it away from your …
Rain Handler Drainage Solution
Solve a roof drainage problem using a rain handler system instead of gutters. Rain handlers can direct water away from a …
Winterize Plumbing in Your Home4
Learn how to winterize your home. Pipes can burst if the temperature drops too low, so implement the use of a thermostat …
Insulating an Older Home19
Get tips on insulating an older home. Old homes may have brick or stone exterior walls without insulation between the …
Liquid Nails: More Reliable Than Real Nails?
Learn how Liquid Nails and other construction adhesives can help you apply trim pieces easily. Liquid Nails won't damage your …
Air Cleaners for Your Home4
Learn which air cleaner works best for your home and how an air cleaner can drastically improve the air quality in your home.
How Trees Can Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
Learn how planting a tree in your yard can actually help you save money on your heating and cooling bills. Get tips on planting …
Hardwood Decking, Cleaning Outdoor Furniture, Safe and Secure Front Entryway and More5
Discover new trends in decking including composite decking in tropical wood like finishes, learn how to clean your outdoor …
Making Sense of WaterSense8
Learn about the EPA's WaterSense program and how it can benefit you.
Residential Wind Energy: Worth the Cost?
Learn about wind energy and if installing a wind turbine in a residential area is as cost effective as you may think.
Water Heater Maintenance
Get tips on water heater maintenance and where to check for leaking water.
Upgrading a Granite Countertop
Get tips on kitchen countertop upgrades. Learn the best way to attach a dishwasher to a granite countertop.
Window Treatments Mask Broken Seals
Find out the quickest and cheapest fix for broken window seals. These seals cannot be repaired, and curtains can hide the …
Fiberglass Entry Doors
Learn the benefits of using a fiberglass entry door as opposed to replacing an old wooden door. Fiberglass entry doors are …
Dealing with Dust in Your Home
Learn how to deal with a dusty situation in your home and how an indoor air filter can help fix the problem.
Leaky Gutter Repair
Learn how to seal a leaky gutter. Leaky gutters can cause puddles to form on your front porch that can freeze into a dangerous …
Water Heaters: Tankless or Heat Pump?
Learn about water heaters and the different types that can be used in your home. The size of your home is a big deciding factor …
Removing Glued Tiles from Your Floor
Learn the best way to remove glues tiles from you floor without damaging the baseboard.
Weatherized Dog Doors
Learn how to choose the best dog door for your four legged friend that is pet friendly and weather safe.
Garbage Disposals and Septic Tanks
Learn why installing a garbage disposal when you have a septic tank does not impact the system.