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How To: Balance a Wobbly Ceiling Fan
Even in the age of central air, ceiling fans still have their lofty place. The welcome breeze they provide evaporates sweat and contributes to the cooling effect every home calls for in summer. After much use, th...
How To: Drain a Toilet
Whether fixing a toilet that’s running or leaking from the base, cleaning the tank, or replacing a unit that’s beyond repair, your first step must be to drain the toilet in order to inspect its internal parts and...
Solved! What to Do About Mold in the Air Conditioner
Q: There’s been a mysterious, slightly moldy smell in my home all summer, and this morning, when our window air conditioner kicked on, I noticed that the odor unmistakably came from the unit. I know it’s unhealth...
Makeover an Ordinary Outdoor Space with a Wall-Mounted Trellis
It's not news: You don’t need to have a huge backyard to enjoy greenery. The key is to embrace your vertical space, and there's no better way to do so than with a wall trellis. This particular project tut...
Dos and Don'ts of Building a Fire Pit
Fire pits are a hot commodity! These attractive additions can dress up a drab yard with mesmerizing flames while serving as a gathering place for afternoon barbecues, evening drinks, and late night s’mores. Befor...
How To: Get Rid of Moss in the Lawn
Low-growing greenery that reproduces by means of spores, moss can be a lovely velvety addition to your landscape if grown intentionally—but few folks want clumps of it in the middle of the lawn. In fact, the appe...
12 Tried-and-True Tricks to Stamp Out Ants
Usually found marching along a kitchen sink, the tile near a baseboard, or outside on the porch by your welcome mat (some welcome!), ants are tiny and persistent home invaders. Sure, you can wipe away a trail of ...
How To: Remove Concrete Stains
Concrete driveways, patios, and garage floors may take a beating, but that doesn’t mean they must show the signs. While these rugged surfaces are bound to receive their share of errant oil, paint, rust, mud, foli...
Solved! What to Do About Ants in the Kitchen
Q: I squashed an ant on my kitchen countertop this morning only to spot more circling the sink. Where did all of these ants in my kitchen come from? More importantly, how do I get rid of them?A: House ants—common...
All You Need to Know About French Polishing
If you’ve ever admired the extraordinarily glossy finish on an antique piece of wooden furniture or a wooden instrument such as a guitar or violin, you're likely looking at wood finished with the French polis...
