Are you planning to hang a garden hose reel or artwork on a brick wall in your home, and don't know where to start? Choose the right tool, drill bit, and technique, and you can bore holes in brick walls—indoors and out—in mere minutes.
Dreading stink bug season? Effective repellents help keep these seasonal home invaders away.
At first glance these two types of flies look similar. Learning to identify the species and limiting their food sources will help you control your fly issue.
Changing the color of the flowers is as easy as testing your soil and adding these amendments.
If you grew a patch of butternut squash this year, you “butter” learn the nuts and bolts of when to pick it!
Want to save money and lengthen your AC unit’s life? Follow this easy-to-follow maintenance regimen for cleaning the inside of your air conditioner.
Waxing can bring long-lasting luster to hardwood floors. Learn which type of wax is right for your wood floors, and how to apply it properly.
Staining wood furniture brings out the natural beauty of wood grain. Follow these step-by-step instructions to achieve a beautiful, lasting finish.
When repairing older metal furniture and appliances, it's common to encounter rusted screws. Help these fasteners yield by following one of these tried-and-true processes.
The right type of indoor potting mix can make all the difference in the health of your houseplants.
How you maintain a snow blower directly correlates with how prepared you are for this season's snowfall. Repairing and replacing spark plugs, shear pins, and more will keep your machine running smoothly.
From brush to sprayer, and everything in between, we put them all through the paces to find the right products for your deck-staining project.
For cool, refreshing water on demand—or hot water for instant tea and coffee—invest in a plumbed-in or freestanding water cooler.
Change your flat tire and get back on the road safely with these simple steps.
Bicycle tire flats are inevitable, so learn how to replace the tire on your bike before anything can interrupt your ride.
We take a close look at these versatile tools, and share how to get the most out of air compressors at home.
Don’t fight with a brush or roller when you can quickly and easily use a can of spray paint on metal surfaces, appliances, and other metalworking projects.
Don’t let those odd corners and complex shapes bring your project to a halt. A contour gauge can help you trace those shapes to make the perfect cut.
Furnace filters keep air quality high and energy bills low—but what's the schedule for replacing them?
Don’t get caught unprepared. Follow these recommendations for protecting your HVAC system before, during, and after a storm.