Resolutions Are So Last Year: Here’s 3 Alternatives to Try
There seems to be an unwritten rule that the New Year means resolutions, but what if you tried something new…
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Should You Turn Your Heat Down When You’re Not Home?
Thanks to the technology of heating and cooling systems, we’re able to have comfortable environments in our homes, even when…
Secure Loose Gutters
Your gutters were likely originally installed using spikes and ferrules. The system works, but eventually the spikes come loose, causing…
Recycle Your Christmas Tree in Your Garden This Year (4 Ideas!)
After your Christmas tree serves its main purpose during the holiday season, you might think its journey has ended. With…
Instant Cleanup for Messy Jobs
Are you installing a new entertainment center that requires you to drill holes in the wall? Perhaps you’re adding another…
How to Repaint Stained Walls
When you have a stained wall, you may consider painting it over. But, stains can prevent paints from adhering and…
Fix a Sensitive Arc Fault Circuit Breaker
Do you have a circuit breaker that constantly trips, seemingly without reason? Sensitive arc fault circuit breakers present a common…
Five Futuristic Green Home Improvements
In recent years, we’ve all become increasingly aware of the importance of making environmentally conscious decisions in all aspects of…
Electrical Cable Basics You Need to Know
If you’re considering taking on a DIY wiring project, there are some basics you need to know before diving in.…
What’s the Most Readily Accessible Measuring Tool?
Working on a home improvement project often involves a lot of measuring but most of us don’t carry a measuring…
A Must-Know Tape Tearing Tip
Masking tape comes with a couple of nuisances: 1) the tape won’t tear, and 2) the seam disappears. While there…
Ten Tools You Need to Paint Your Home’s Exterior
Painting your home’s exterior can give it a fresh new look and increase its property value. Even better, you can…
What’s on Your Table? Ten Unique Ideas for Your Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Trying to figure out the best backdrop for your eye-catching Thanksgiving spread? Here are ten no-fail ideas to get you…
How to Decorate for Halloween and Still Sell Your Home
Your house is for sale and Halloween is around the corner. Should you pull out the ghouls and goblins or…
Repairing a Bathtub Leak
If you’re faced with a bathtub leak, you’ve probably either noticed water damage on the ceiling below or a persistent…
Quick Steps to Diagnose a Low-Pressure Faucet
While a slow-flowing faucet may be a sign of larger plumbing issues, it’s often a quick fix. Take the following…
Quick Home Composting Tips
From reducing your carbon footprint to making your own organic, nutrient-rich fertilizer for your garden or landscaping, composting is a…
Increasing Resale Value for Your House
Whether you’re looking to sell your house soon or want to make it easier in the future, there are some…
How To Start Cleaning the Clutter
When dealing with a whole house of messy rooms, it can be overwhelming and easier just to pretend it isn’t…
How to improve your home’s curb appeal on a budget
The ‘For Sale’ sign is up and viewings will be scheduled soon. Now’s the time to add the finishing touches…
