Ladders – Safety and More
We stopped by our friend Jim's jobsite the other day. Jim, or Jimmy as we call him works for a very large construction firm...
Fire Safety
Well, it's that time of year when we start up our furnaces and have fires in the fireplace. So now would be a good...
Thermostats – What You Need to Know
Each year millions of people throw away money trying to heat or cool their homes. There are a lot of great ideas and articles about...
Reverse Osmosis – RO Systems
Installing a Reverse Osmosis (RO) system is rather easy. But wait, what is a RO system and why would I want one in...
Fireplaces – The Ins and Outs
There is nothing better than sitting in front of a fire on a cold winter day. As you will discover there is more to...
How to Solder Copper Pipes
When most people hear that they have to solder a pipe, they tend to get a little scared. Well, this is quite natural,...
Household Emergencies – What to do
There are many household emergencies that take place all the time in homes throughout the world. Knowing what to do can save us money,...
Kitchen – Tips and Tricks
Everybody likes a nice kitchen! Not only do we want it to look nice and clean, but we want it to be as efficient...
Installing a Gas Hot Water Heater
Installing a hot water heater is very easy to do. In fact, there are only two tough items in the whole process. First, finding...
Gutter Maintenance, Cleaning and Repairing
We have received a lot of emails lately about people having problems with their gutters and other problems that are associated with gutters, so...
How to Choose a Residential Lawn Mower
Ahh spring in Chicago, temperatures in the teens, snow in the forecast and generally so cold and blustery the last thing I want to...
How a Woman Can Find a Stud
Well maybe the title is a little misleading as this article really is about how to find a stud in the wall. We just...
How the Pros Cope – Coping a DIY Perspective
Well it has been about 8 months since I started my kitchen floor project and I am in the home stretch. All I have...
How to Create a Green Lawn
Well if you haven't been living under a rock, you know summer is here. We thought now might be a great time to cover...
How To Seal A Concrete Patio – Simple Weekend Project
Spring came early this year so here is a simple project if you have a stamped concrete patio. You need to seal your patio...
Stamped Concrete Patio – How They Do It
This just amazes me, every time I watch it.
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