General Home Repair

The next time that you notice your water bill getting a little bit higher and you know that your commode tends to run, try following the steps in this article to check your commode for water leaks...

I am so tall and everytime I moved to a new home, all the showers in the bathrooms are all the same, I would have to bend back to wash the shampoo out of my hair. All shower heads are made for...

The latest trend in new kitchen cabinets is "quiet" cabinets, that is, cabinet doors that close slowly and quietly. Who needs the sound of loud, banging kitchen cabinets? This can be so...

This is what happened...I used a metal snake in the toilet and ended up with unsightly gray scratches all over the white porcelain toilet bowl. I thought they were permanent. Here's what I did...

Step by step instructions for caulking around your bathtub

Every household should have a tool box with basic tools. Even if you're not a do-it-yourself kind of person, you never know when you might need a tool to do a small project. There are a few...

Have you ever been working on a project and didn't have the right socket for the nut, or bolt, you're removing? What do you do? Besides buying an entire set of metric, or standard wrenches, or...

As it starts to get colder preparing your house for winter becomes more and more important. The cold, snow and ice that winter brings can cause expensive problems in and outside of your home....

Heading out to work and when lifting your garage door you hear this loud snapping sound almost like a gun went off. There is resistance on the right side and the spring is dangling. Replacing...

Cars typically use sealed lead acid batteries that come pre-filled with battery acid. But, there are still many applications for unsealed batteries. Back up sump pumps, golf carts and other...

Air pumps can be used for a wide variety of tasks. They are used by campers to inflate air mattresses, bicyclists use them to inflate their tires, and even kids can use them to pump up their...

Occasionally you may need to reglaze your bathtub or shower. This is typically due to chips, cracks and other damage done to the porcelain of the tub. However, just because you have reglazed the...

On a crisp winter morning, you step into your cozy shower to find that things aren’t quite as warm and inviting as you had hoped. Your hot water is ice cold, and you can’t manage to stand there...

Horror movies love the sound effects of a squeaky door that always seems to get stuck at just the perfect moment of suspense. Fortunately, real life isn’t much like a spooky horror movie, and...

A drawer could be stuck because it has been overfilled. But it can also be sticking because of rough runners or the bottom of the drawer is coming loose.

Anyone with small kids has probably been locked out of the bathroom while the little one played gleefully inside, wreaking havoc on your carefully organized shelves and making you frantic as you...

Removing a stripped screw can be a frustrating experience. Many times, increased effort results in more damage to the screw head. Using a slightly larger screwdriver bit can sometimes work but...

A step by step guide to installing a Heavy Frame less Shower Door.

Burn marks happen on wood furniture for a variety of reasons. It could have been the result of a hoot curling iron, a hot pot or a cigarette. Whatever the reason for the burn mark, it looks...

Americans use resources and produce waste. According to Campaign Earth, "Americans make up only 4% of the world's population, yet we consume nearly 26% of its resources." We all need to...

Gutter cleaning can be done quickly and easily. Read on...

In this volume we'll explore more ideas for cutting expenses and living a more frugal life, specifically several ways you can reduce your power bill.

Replacing your old kitchen cabinets can be very expensive, especially in today's economy. Instead, why not refinish or repaint them yourself with these easy to follow instructions. If you can sand...

Because chrome plating can be so thin it wears off easily, gentle is the key word when cleaning it. You can maintain its shiny appearance by following just a few easy steps.wit

You can take some simple measures to keep drains throughout your house flowing freely.

The best possible option for do-it-yourself drain care is prevention. However, if you are faced with with a clogged drain, there are a few things you can do in order to remedy the problem by...

Fixing a single handle kitchen faucet is relatively easy due to its simplistic design. With a small rebuild kit you can replace all of the worn out components inside the faucet for a fraction of...

This article shows you how to lower your heat bill with simple tasks you can perform yourself. As much as 35% of your heat is lost through doors and windows. These tips deal with windows, doors...

Do you have animals around your house? Are these animals damaging your private property? Well, you can prevent propery damage caused by animals. Knowing how to protect your home from damage caused...

Many options are available to remove paint from a bathtub using store bought, harsh chemicals, but some people are turning to "green," non-toxic solutions. With a little elbow grease and a mixture...

When a shower is running slow, there could be clogging. The build up because of the hardness of water. There could also be stains on your shower head, this will also help you remove them.

If you own an older historical home or business with a glass chandelier then you know how quickly it can get dirty from dust and cobwebs. In this article I will show you how to clean your glass...

When ants and flying insects decide to invade a home it can be a real mess. Instead of using chemical sprays that can be harmful to kids and pets. Here are some alternatives on how to make...

Mold damage can be repaired and mold can be cleaned up, but mold and mildew will return to cause more damage unless you change the conditions in your home that encouraged the mold to appear in the...

Water conservation in the home is as easy as slightly altering your daily routine. Conserving water will not only lower your water and energy bills, but it will also reduce water demand and...

Every home eventually develops an unsightly thin, hairline crack. Painting over it removes it for a while but its back in 3 to 6 months. This Illustrated eHow is designed for the housewife,...

Anyone who has ever tried to remove a screw and stripped the head out knows how frustrating that can be. There are special tools that you can buy to handle this problem, but I have discovered a...

Ok, so I have been on my soapbox alot about how great caulking is and how I think it rules. It just occurred to me that I should write an article instructing how to caulk correctly. If you don't...

Weatherstripping windows is one way of saving energy in your home. Eliminating drafts by adding weatherstripping will save you in heating and cooling costs. Once you learn how to weatherstrip a...

Window and door screens need to be replaced occasionally but there are times that they can be repaired instead. If you notice a small hole in one of your screens it is a very easy process to...

Most of us have had the pain of working on a project and stripping out a Torx or Allen head bolt. In this article I will show you how to easily and effectively remove one of these bolts by yourself.

Do you have mortar stuck to your brickwork, making the beautiful brick look dirty, or just plain sloppy? Whether you did it yourself or you find yourself having to clean up someone else’s work...

Your ceiling fan pull chain has just broken off inside of the fan, or you pull on the chain but can no longer change the fan speed. In both cases, what you will need to do is replace the pull...

Taking the proper steps to make your home more energy efficient is a smart way to save money on those ever increasing utility bills. In this article, we'll focus on free and low cost energy saving...

Using a tape measure can be a little bit tricky if it’s your first time around—not to worry, this article should save you some time, and will teach you how to use a tape measure.

I do not know about your part of the world, but every season change, it’s the same thing; unwanted crawling critters invade my kitchen. I am mostly talking about poor little ants, who I have...

When your ice maker dispenser unit is spitting out small ice cubes there is a problem. The good news is, you don’t have to hire an electrician or plumber to come out to your home and fix the ice...

Squeak, squeak, squeak. What is that?! There is a mouse in our room. Those were the recent cries of my kids one evening as they were laying down to go to sleep. As we quietly stood in their room...

Here is a safe way to remove a broken light bulb from its socket without worrying to much about getting cut in the process.

I am a painter and I do home renovations and remodels. I have learned many tips in this trade to help improve the looks of my home and also to save money on energy bills. There are several...