On The Level - Bob Vila has long been a trusted expert in home renovations and upgrades. Our home improvement blog On the Level keeps you informed on the products and trends that we see in the field. At On the Level, staff from BobVila.com post their views on what’s new and newsworthy in home gadgets, tools, and trends. View On The Level Blog!
Latest On The Level Blog Entry
The Zadok Hammer Pad makes pulling out nails safe on wood.
Ever notice how pulling out nails with a hammer claw leaves marks on the wood? Donald Shenk did, and he decided to do something about it. A skilled craftsman with a commitment to building more efficiently with wood, Shenk saw an opportunity to give the building and DIY world a badly-needed innovation and seized it.
The result was the Zadok Hammer Pad, one of those amazing creations that has the two qualities of...
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FLASH Focus - Storms spring up in a hurry, but there’s always time to prepare. FLASH Focus is a blog from FLASH–the Federal Alliance for Safe Housing–that keeps tips coming about how to upgrade your home, property, and disaster management skills to prepare for the worst. At FLASH Focus, FLASH staffers share posts aimed at saving people and property when disaster hits. View Flash Focus Blog!
Latest Flash Focus Blog Entry
'Shiners' in the attic make your roof vulnerable to high winds.
If you live in a windstorm-prone area, you should find out if your home's attic contains shiners— and I don't mean the frisky baitfish used to catch large-mouth bass. In homebuilding, shiner is a term used for exposed nails along the wood structure of the roof. If you have them, chances are the roof above them is improperly attached. How do you...
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