[ad_1] By Gene and Katie Hamilton We’ve all seen a towel bar dangling by one end, rendering it useless for hanging towelsor anything else. Replacing a towel bar that’s pulled out of the wallboard from being used as a grab bar once too often is one of the most common repairs in a […]
[ad_1] By Gene and Katie Hamilton It’s not often one ponders their drawer glides but just let them get off track, break or sag and the drawer that normally opens effortlessly becomes difficult to use. Enter – new drawer glides. A handy homeowner with some basic carpentry skills and tools can make the repair; […]
[ad_1] By Gene and Katie Hamilton A working gutter system prevents soil erosion and water damage to the siding, and the low cost of cleaning and repairing a faulty gutter system is nothing when compared to the high cost of water damage. It’s a thankless job, but every time it rains, you’ll be grateful […]
[ad_1] By Gene and Katie Hamilton The hardworking tough surface of butcher block makes it a popular choice for countertops, work surfaces and table tops. But when it becomes scratched, stained and scarred, it can be an eyesore. Luckily, it?s a forgiving material that can be restored with a process of scraping, sanding and […]
[ad_1] By Gene and Katie Hamilton Some of the most vulnerable areas in a house are its walls, especially if they’re wallboard made of compressed gypsum and covered with a paper facing. On the outside the material appears solid, but it’s really quite fragile if it’s struck with a blow. The wall behind a […]
[ad_1] By Gene and Katie Hamilton Seal up a drafty window and keep your energy bills under control with an inexpensive window insulation kit. It isn’t pretty or a permanent solution, but an interior storm window is a quick fix to stop wind from whistling through old rattling windows. Window insulation kits are sold […]
[ad_1] By Gene and Katie Hamilton Considering all the things that go through screen doors, it’s surprising they don’t have more holes poked in them. Kids’ flying objects, the corners of sharp packages, even the pointy ends of umbrellas are threats to screens in most households. If you do puncture a screen, the good […]
[ad_1] By Gene and Katie Hamilton Save money by replacing a broken window pane yourself and be confident knowing you’ll be doing it again in your life as a homeowner. The sound of a shattering window glass can be jarring, and its repair an inconvenience, but the job is not as difficult as it […]
[ad_1] By Gene and Katie Hamilton It’s a simple fact: To stop cold air from entering your house or warm air from escaping, caulk the windows. It’s one of the best bangs for your buck to conserve energy because it is easy to do and the material and tools are inexpensive. All you need […]