Teresa Odle, Michelle Ullman, And Jennifer Noonan
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A good pair of work gloves can help DIYers get tough jobs done without suffering through painful reminders of the day's labor. Whether shoveling snow off a walkway or building a new deck,...
Potato peels down the kitchen sink. Loose hair swirling through the tub drain. The little plastic soldier your toddler dropped in the toilet. Clogs happen. When water isn’t draining as qu...
Q: Lately, whenever it rains, water drips out of my house’s gutters and onto the patio, instead of out the downspout. Is this something I can fix myself, or do I need to replace my leakin...
Uh oh! You turn on the tap, flick the switch, and after a groan your garbage disposal goes silent, leaving you with a sink full of scraps. Before calling a plumber to install a new one, c...
Think twice before sending anything down your garbage disposal.
Q: I’m getting ready to start a full bathroom remodel, and I’m wondering how to choose the right bathtub for the space. Are there any guidelines for determining the best size for a bathtu...
During construction, a builder will take many precautions to protect a house from water damage. One of the most important is installing window flashing, a thin material that's added to th...
There are many do-it-yourself projects that allow for scrimping on costs without any negative effects on your results—painting, however, is not one of them. For a professional-looking pai...
What’s black and cool and red hot all over—in appliance showrooms and up-to-the-minute kitchens and laundry rooms? It’s black stainless steel, the modernistic finish gaining popularity fo...
The more fix-it projects tackled, the more crowded a tool box becomes. Be that as it may, there's no rival or replacement for a good hammer, which is still—and forever will be—a handy per...