Chris Gardner

In the spring, summer, and fall at our house, we're pretty active cyclists—for recreation, exercise, and transportation. As any cyclist knows, storing bikes can be an issue. Rather than a...

Varnish, lacquer, shellac and other clear coats are applied to protect wood furniture and flooring from scratches, scuff marks, and stains. Applied properly, these products do their job w...

To celebrate Cupid's holiday this year, we count off ten ways to show your house that you care.

If your vanity and medicine cabinets are anything like mine, they're (1) too small, (2) too cluttered, and (3) work just well enough that you can't justify the mess and expense of a remod...

Hardware cloth is a small, sturdy mesh product sold in rolls at your local hardware store or home center. Made from metal or plastic, hardware cloth cuts easily and can be used for all ki...

Most homes built in the U. S. these days are done by developers. Which can be great: contractor-built homes are energy efficient, contain the latest features and technologies, and look br...

Drill bits are designed to do one thing: make holes in stuff. That is, except when they are intended to drive hardware, or sand wood, or, well. . . it's not as simple as buying a set from...

To the surprise of no one, chalkboard paint is exactly as it sounds: when you use it to paint a wall, that wall becomes a chalkboard. Got it? Got it. Except chalkboard paint can be used o...

String lights are always associated with the holidays, but what if you use 'em in April or September? Well, they look just as great, adding a bit of whimsy and fun wherever they're strung...

I'm one of those who believes you can never have too many holiday decorations. A tree dripping with ornaments? Love it. You want a yard full of inflatables? Go for it. A house covered in ...