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I live in a bi-level house with an unheated garage under the bedrooms. During the cold winters the garage can get as low as 38o. …
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Casement Window Repair: Hard to Turn the Crank?
Learn how to repair casement windows. Find out how a sash adjustment will loosen up a stiff crank on casement windows.
Is now a good time to control carpenter bees?
Every spring, carpenter bees come out in full force. They are making their home under the eaves of my roof. Where do they go in …
Electrical Panel
I was told by a friend of mine that there is an “electrical device” that you can install at your main electrical …
Make a Temporary Tile Backsplash for a Rented Home
I’m not a home improvement expert by any means, but I love being able to personalize my home. I’ve also never owned …
Repair vinyl siding14
I have a rental property where the tenants had a satellite dish attached to the side of the house and later removed it. Now …
Periodic sewer clog5
Our sewer main clogs about every 2 years. We are about to have our bathroom redone and I am worried that with today's …
How to Find a Roof Leak
I’ve had a persistent leak for two years and can’t find the source. It comes in where the wall meets the ceiling. …
Tips for Safety on the Stairs
Get tips for increasing safety on your stairs. Find out why railings are important for staircases with three or more stairs, …
Converting a Light Fixture4
How can I turn a hard-wired light fixture into a fixture I can plug into a wall outlet?
Time to Tackle Energy-saving Home Improvements
Learn how to get $1,500 in tax credit for energy-saving home improvements like replacing old doors for energy efficient ones.
Show Me the Car Fraud: Tips to Protect Yourself from Scams in Online Auto Malls
I did a good deed this week. I caught a shyster trying to sell a car that likely didn’t exist and in the process learned a …
Show me the car fraud: Tips to protect yourself from scams in online auto malls
Filed under: Saving Money, Transportation, Fraud I did a good deed this week. I caught a shyster trying to sell a car that …
Hang a Ceiling Light Without Putting Holes in the Ceiling
Find out how to hang a light over your table without putting a hole in the ceiling. Learn how to use a boom stand microphone …
Create a Light Source Where You Have No Window6
Learn how to create a light source where you have no window. Find out how to make a light box "window" for a windowless space, …
Easy Way to Locate Drafts
Learn an easy way to locate drafts. Find out how passing the back of your hand along windows, doors, outlets and light switches …
Paint Garage Walls for a Warmer Welcome256
Learn how to choose the right paint for priming and painting your garage walls. Learn easy ways to Paint Garage walls and …
Pine Cones Make Great Fire Starters
Learn how pine cones make great fire starters. Find out how to dry pine cones or dip them in wax to use as firestarters in your …
Make Your House Number Visible
Find out how to make your house number visible. Learn why it's important for visitors and emergency vehicles to be able to …
How to Clean Up Broken Cfls: Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Get tips on how to safely change, throw away or clean up a broken CFL. Learn how to keep you and your family safe and green, the …
Make a Temporary Tile Backsplash for a Rented Home
Learn how to make a temporary tile backsplash for a rented home. Get tips on how to tile a bathroom or kitchen in a home or …
Rot Happens: Prevent it with These Tips
Get quick tips on how to prevent rot. Find out how roof leaks, sprinkler systems and landscaping can invite rot, and follow …
How to Clean and Protect Natural Stone Floors and Countertops
Learn how to clean natural stone surfaces like floors and countertops without streaking, discoloring or defacing. Get quick …
Removing Egg, Toilet Paper and Spray String: Happy Halloween, Homeowners!
Removing egg, toilet paper, shaving cream and spray string after Mischief Night or Halloween doesn't have to be scary. Get …