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The source of your home’s power is the breaker box, also known as the electrical panel or circuit breaker box. Whatever you call it, there are a few things you need to know about it. List...
I know it’s still winter here in the Northeast, but I start thinking about spring the minute Presidents’ Day weekend is over. Now’s the time to start planning springtime projects. Listen ...
For those of you in the tristate area who aren’t hitting the ski slopes or escaping to the Bahamas this weekend, Presidents’ Day is a great opportunity to do some annual financial homewor...
Perforated hardboard, more commonly known as pegboard, has been a staple of workshops and retail stores for decades. The boards are amazingly strong given how thin they are, and they have...
It’s tough to think of a dirtier job than tearing down old plaster. The dust gets everywhere!Listen to BOB VILA ON REMOVING PLASTER or read the text below:You certainly don’t want it in y...
Chisels are sharp-edged metal tools used to cut stone, wood, or metal, and they have a spectacularly long lineage. In fact, today’s chisel would probably be quite recognizable to an ancie...
Plywood is a manufactured material used throughout the home in such elements as flooring, walls, and furniture. Veneer-core plywood, the type you’re most likely to find at your local home...
The harmful effects of VOCs on indoor air quality have received a lot of attention in recent years. In response, paint manufacturers have formulated a wealth of low- or no-VOC coatings. H...
A roaring fire makes for a lovely scene, but fireplaces are notorious energy-wasters. Most of the heat generated by a wood-burning fire goes right up the chimney, and the need to leave th...
VOCs, or volatile organic compounds, are chemicals that evaporate easily, releasing potentially harmful compounds into the air. They are commonly used in paints and other household produc...
