How’s Your ‘sealing’4
How’s your sealing? Not the one overhead — the sealing of your home’s ductwork. The answer to that question …
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Wood Gutters
Wood gutters are rare, and require extra attention. Wood gutters need to be resealed every two years, in the dry season. Wood …
Built-In Desks
A built-in desk will help you make use of otherwise dead space in high-traffic areas like your kitchen. built-in desks, need …
Nail Pops Repair
Nail pops occur when lumber dries out and pushes nails right out of the wall. Drive in a new nail, cover with spackle, paint, …
Lead Paint in Homes
Homes built before 1978 were known to have used lead paint. Lead paint can cause serious health problems in children. If you …
Determine Age of House
Learn how to find out your home's age by looking in a very unexpected place.
How to Buy a Fire Extinguisher
Fire extinguishers are marked A B C or D. A is for ordinary fuels such as wood or cloth, and most plastics. B is for flammable …
Fire Fighting Tip
Fighting too large a fire by yourself can be dangerous, and wastes precious escape time for your family. Always call the fire …
Using Magazines for Redecorating
Learn how to make the rooms in your home both stylish and affordable by using clippings from magazines to fuel your inspiration.
Kitchen Decor Ideas4
Learn how living room furniture can add warmth to your kitchen and a cozy space for entertaining guests.
Fire Protection for Your Home
Learn the peak season(s) for residential fires and how to make sure that fire isn't started in your home.
Squeaky Floors Just Need Oil153
If your wood floors creaking and squeaking, here’s a simple one step solution. Apply a little Oil Soap in-between the …
Do It Yourself – Or Not
When approaching a home improvement project the first decision is to do it yourself – or not. But two important …
Dimmer Switches Lighten Up a Room
Installing dimmer switches is a do it yourself project that costs about 5 dollars and takes about 15 minutes to install. Dimmer …
CFL’s Save Energy
CFL's or compact fluorescent light bulbs use 75% less electricity and last 10 to 15 times longer than the bulbs you may be …
Cleaning Up After Halloween Pranks
Halloween is a great holiday of treats for kids, but also a night where there are more tricks played on homeowners. Learn how to …
Burglar-Proof Your Home
Learn to burglar proof your home to keep it safe from burglars when you are away. Burglary can happen at any time, but …
Extinguishing Grease Fires
Learn how to properly extinguish a kitchen grease fire. Kitchen fires should never be extinguished with water. Instead use …
Preventing Cross-Contamination
Cross-contamination and the spreading of bacteria is a serious food issue and can be easily prevented.
Home Security Systems
Security system maintenance and security system upgrades are critical in keeping your home safe from unwanted burglars. Stay up …
Remove Starch Buildup on Your Iron with This Hack1K+
Learn how to clean excess starch buildup on your household iron.
Furniture Dusting Tip
Old socks can be used to dust furniture. Old socks make great cleaning rags because old socks hold dust and won't scratch …
Water-Based Paint Strippers
New water-based paint strippers are just as effective and easy to use as regular paint strippers.
