Least Costly Way to Heat a Basement
I'm trying to add heating to the basement and to the finished attic. The energy source is natural gas and the whole house …
Best Wireless Home Security System?
I'm in the market for a wireless home security device. What do you recommend?
How to Attach Towel Bar Securely to Wall
What can I do to make sure my new towel bars stay on the wall? On the back of the parts that are supposed to stay flush against …
Get Rid of Mildew Odor in Furniture6
How can the “old house” smell — or possibly mold — be removed from furniture? My father's furniture …
Bathroom Exhaust Fan Condensation
Is there in your world of knowledge, thank you by the way in advance… a bathroom fan that will heat the vented air as it …
Sacrifice Tub to Expand Master Bedroom Closet?
Our master bathroom is adjacent to our master bedroom closet. Our master bathroom is a very decent size and has a separate tub …
How to Fix Clogged Underground Downspouts
We live in Vancouver, Washington, where it rains most of the winter. Our downspouts go down the side of the house and disappear …
Best Affordable Saw for General Home Improvement Jobs?
I'm thinking about buying either a table saw or sliding miter saw. I want a lower priced one since I don't do all that …
Bottom of My Porcelain Sink is Dull: Can I Spot-Fix That Section?3
I have a Kohler gray porcelan sink in my bathroom and the bottom is now dull and staining. What can I use to reseal it without …
Repair for Damaged Concrete Driveway8
My driveway is concrete and very pitted. What can I seal or repair it with?
How to Reduce the Dust Level in a Home4
There is a fine dust that seems to be coming from the heat pump that gets on everything. The heat pump has been looked at and …
Sealing a Pitted Concrete Driveway
How often do I need to seal my pitted driveway, and what do I use?
Central Air Conditioning Fan Making Loud Noise
Just last week, the central air conditioning fan inside my home started making a constant loud noise. What could be causing …
How to Build a Gun Firing Range Berm273
My son is constructing a firing range and would like to know what are some options for the berm. The base is clay soil, and we …
How to Prevent Harsh Sunlight from Damaging Your Home
I moved into a house that have a lovely walk in kitchen pantry. It also has a window at one end. I am wondering if I need to …
How to Fix a Leaking Sink Faucet
My Moen faucet is leaking. I tried fixing it, but couldn't undo the plastic piece to reach the washer. Are there any …
Keep Heating and Air Conditioning Vents Open or Closed?
Last year I purchased a 50-year-old home. Central air and heating were installed about 12 to 15 years ago, which included five …
Removing Glue Adhesive from Hardwood Floors
What is the safest, easiest way to remove a thick layer of adhesive glue that remained on my hardwood floors after I peeled of …
How Do I Fix Cracks in My Plaster Board Ceiling?
We have linear ceiling cracks forming along tape lines. The ceiling is gypsum panels with a swirl plaster finish, and the panel …
How to Create Task Lighting
I’m just moving my jewelry-making design work to our bonus room over the garage. I need ideas for lighting for various …
How to Remove Glue From Concrete Slab
We are replacing hardwood floor that was glued directly to the slab. We have removed hardwood and are dealing with glue …
How to Remove Bathtub Caulk with Caulk Softener
I want to recaulk my bathtub. How do I remove the old and deteriorating caulk so I can start fresh?
How to Restore a Worn Deck
I had my deck restained a couple years ago and now the deck surface looks really dried out and seems like it is starting to …
How to Insulate Attic with Spray Foam Insulation
While getting estimates for spray foaming my attic, the sales person stated that research has determined that you do not need …