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MARCH 7, 2017 | TUESDAY
Solved! Yes, You Can Tile Over Tile
Q: I want to re-tile my floor, but I'd rather not go through the hassle of ripping up the existing flooring first. Can you tile over tile in order to save time?A: The short answer is, most likely, yes. If you...
MARCH 6, 2017 | MONDAY
How To: Create a Faux Wood Grain... with Paint!
The ageless patina of wood grain makes it a popular material for home furnishings. Unfortunately, solid wood pieces—side tables, bedroom dressers, and chair—cost a pretty penny. Thankfully, an innovative painting...
MARCH 3, 2017 | FRIDAY
Buyer's Guide: Robot Vacuums
Nobody enjoys dragging a heavy vacuum across all carpeted floors of the house and repeating the job only a week later, but dust, debris, and pet hair don't stop for anyone. Over time, the need for a better (r...
MARCH 2, 2017 | THURSDAY
11 Awful Real Estate Photos—And How to Make Yours Great
An Internet real estate listing can be crucial in attracting buyers, and the photos that accompany that listing are incredibly important. They are the first impression buyers get of your home—and, as we know, you...
MARCH 2, 2017 | THURSDAY
How To: Remove Black Mold
As a naturally occurring and pervasive substance in our world, mold exists in a variety of different forms—many of which are non-toxic and mainly affect those with allergies and asthma. Black mold, specifically, ...
MARCH 2, 2017 | THURSDAY
How To: Clean Burnt Pans
Whether you’re caramelizing onions, simmering a sugary fruit jam, or baking homemade biscuits, your culinary masterpiece can quickly turn into a burnt meal or dessert if the pot or pan is unattended and left to o...
MARCH 1, 2017 | WEDNESDAY
How To: Pour Concrete
Pouring concrete yourself may save you money and build your skills, but without proper equipment and attention to detail, the results can look far from professional. Concrete—generally a combo of cement, sand, gr...
FEBRUARY 28, 2017 | TUESDAY
Get a Grip: Choosing the Right Wrench for the Job
If you’ve ever tried to remove a stuck nut with a pair of pliers in a pinch, you know how easy it is to scrape and damage the nut’s outside edges with the wrong tool for the job. Do enough damage, and the fastene...
FEBRUARY 22, 2017 | WEDNESDAY
Buyer's Guide: Air Mattresses
We’ve all got friends and relatives, but we don’t all have a guest room for their overnight visits. On that safe assumption, the air mattress business was born. Fortunately, these blow-up beds have advanced quite...
FEBRUARY 21, 2017 | TUESDAY
How To: Mix Grout
Grout—the putty-like filler between tiles that keeps them sealed, solid, and set in place—tends to be an afterthought. But homeowners have reason to prioritize this DIY job: When this filler is not clean, smooth...