So you filled that wide gap in the exterior trim with the best caulk you could buy, and the next year it had pulled away…
Home systems have some strange terminology. Why are the two light switches that control one light fixture called a three-way switch? You know – the…
What is the largest, heaviest moving object in your home? You got it – the garage door. So it makes sense to do frequent safety…
It’s annoying when your water heater thumps, pops and whomps whenever you use hot water. What can you do? The water heater’s thumping is caused…
Sticking, rubbing, cheap, nasty, impossible patio screen door! Well, the door takes a beating, and most patio screen doors are not the highest quality. But…
Should you care about wear and tear to your roof? You betcha. A worn roof at the end of its life span is prone to…
Here’s a bit of fix-it trivia for you: the exterior faucet to which you connect lawn hoses is called a hose bib. You can toss…
Dead garbage disposal? Usually, it’s easy to bring this gadget back to life. Take a look at the illustration and follow these simple steps. Does…
How annoying…that front doorbell only works from time to time, and you never know whether someone is there. You don’t want to call an electrician…
A sinking sidewalk is bad news for you and your guests. Where the pavement is uneven, someone’s bound to trip eventually. Pavement sinks because exterior…