General Home Repair

Clean and lubricate your vinyl windows to help them slide easily and more smoothly. Over time window tracks trap dust and debris that can make them difficult to open and close. Servicing windows...

Reusing old hardware is a great way to save money on a remodel. Giving them a fresh coat of paint can really make your pulls and hinges pop. Depending on the current condition of your old...

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...

Do-it-yourself spray foam kits provide an economical way to foam-insulate your home without going through the hustle and bustle of hiring a spray foam contractor. Spray foam kits are readily...

Mosquitoes do not normally live in crawl spaces, but certain scenarios can make a crawl space an ideal environment for them. By understanding what mosquitoes need and then preventing or removing...

Is there anything more annoying than a squeaky door hinge, especially in the middle of the night? We tend to forget about that bathroom door with a squeaky hinge until we go to use it, waking...

If you have a tent that you rolled up and stored away, then you will probably have to clean mildew off the tent once you want to use it, especially if the tent was rolled up while it was wet....

Boric acid is a must-have for home owners with any kind of wood finish in the home. Boric acid is a great repellent for ants, cockroaches, silverfish, and other obnoxious pets that feed on wood....

Expanding spray foam is one of the fastest and easiest ways to seal around doors and windows, in gaps in masonry or in any hard to reach place that only needs a little insulation. Any home owner...

Mildew is a problem for almost everyone in some area of the home. Dampness around showers, under cabinets, in closets, in basements and even your refrigerator can give mold and mildew the perfect...

Having a problem with flies is a major annoyance. Trying to sit and enjoy a relaxing meal or reading a book while flies buzz around your face disturbs your solitude. Anyone with children or pets...

Vinyl shutters are one of those low maintenance home improvements that add charm to a house. Usually, washing the shutters with a mild detergent soap and water will keep them looking good. The...

There are few ways to feel more violated at home then to have an infestation of bugs, especially ants. Ants can fit into the smallest crevices in your home and come out to snack on any food you...

Wet shower curtains accumulate mold fairly easily in the moist and warm microbiotic breeding ground of the bathroom. If you don't want to use harsh chemicals to clean your shower, try using...

Even on glass, spray paint is not only made to be durable and long-lasting, it's easy to accidentally apply it in a wider, less controlled spray than you might want. Luckily, removing spray paint...

Spray painting offers a number of advantages over traditional paint or roller painting methods. It gives you the opportunity to get a very smooth finish, allows you to finish a project in a short...

Cabinets are an expensive part of any kitchen remodel. However, if your cabinets are in relatively good condition, spray painting the exterior may be a quick and cost-effective alternative to...

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 spores thrive in a bathroom environment due to the warm, moist environment and the ready access to organic materials. Molds grow on the mixture of soap scum and sloughed skin cells that are...

Sprayed foam insulation has become very common within the last 10 years. Polyurethane-based expanding foam, as its name suggests, expands as it dries. You can spray the foam between framing or...

Ceramics lend an attractive visual appeal and beauty to household items. They can be used for making a variety of products ranging from teakettles and figurines to pots and vases. Making ceramic...

If you are lucky enough to have a beautiful tree shading your deck, then you may also be contending with the tree sap that drips on your decking. This sticky residue adheres to the bottom of your...

If you have ever smelled direct skunk spray, you know firsthand how awful it is, like a sour combination of old onions and death. It is not a fragrance you want in your house. If it does find its...

Air spray, often referred to canned air, is used to clean dust off of electronics. It is especially useful for using on keyboards, computers, DVD players and televisions. Using canned air...

This is for all you Housewives out there. Have you ever tried to open a window, only to have to ask your husband to open it for you because it was stuck? Try this quick fix and you will be able to...

This is super easy, it works, and doesn't cost much at all. I found myself waking up my kids when I'd get up early in the morning to start the coffee pot.

It's important to humidify your house, especially in the winter, when the windows remain closed. Lack of humidity can cause dry skin, sore throats, and can affect your ability to breathe.

Carpet cleaning solution can be very expensive and I have found a lot of times it just don't work very well. My wife runs a daycare and we have a light almost white carpet which as you can imagine...

Spray foam is a useful addition to a homeowner's arsenal of products and tools. With proper usage, it can provide a world of comfort, physically by sealing up those unwanted gaps in the home and...

Perhaps the messiest chore of cat ownership is cleaning out the litter box. Self-cleaning litter boxes, such as the Littermaid brand, offer cat owners a way to put off the chore a little longer....

Sliding glass doors are a beautiful addition to a home. They are an easy way to have access to your yard. Just pull the handle to the side and the door is open…sometimes. Sometimes sliding glass...

Spray paint guns are used in projects in which brush strokes and ruler marks are needing to be avoided, and these paint guns require that the paint is thinned beforehand. Find out why safety...

Mildew and mold on decks can weaken wood and creates a place for wood rot to develop. If you do not use water sealant on wood after building, rain or other weather conditions can trigger mildew....

Once the priming line of a paint sprayer begins showing a solid flow of paint, the machine is ready to use. Use a paint spray machine with tips from a carpenter in this free video on home repairs.

A stripped lug nut is the stuff of DIY repair nightmares. More often than not they are the result of impatient or over zealous work. Using the wrong tools to tighten lug nuts, like a pair of...

Do you have mold in your crawl space or anywhere else in your house? The following simple steps will get rid of this nasty and potentially dangerous nuisance.

When you see a trail of tiny ants working their way down from a window sill, your first thought may be to spray them and kill them. While this is a quick solution, and the chemicals may repel...

Soap scum and hard water will dull the look of your tub quickly, especially if you have a large family and your tub gets used a lot. Cleaning your tub so that it sparkles doesn't have to be a...

Not only is mold on your windows unattractive, it can also be harmful to your family's health. As soon as you notice it, clean it off. That way it won't have a lot of time to spread. Since mold is...

Cutting holes in plexiglass needs to be done in a proper fashion or chipping and cracking can occur. You can drill easily into plexiglass using a normal drill and metal cutting drill bit. You...

There's something wrong with your closet door; it's just not closing right. Bi-fold closet doors aren't as complicated as they look; there are only a couple of things that can go wrong with them....

Cleaning the canvas of your camper is the best way to keep your camper in top condition.

If you have teenage boys in your home, you are probably familiar with the telltale signs of paintballs. Once they hit, the balls burst, releasing brightly colored paint to mark the spot....

Have you ever had black ants in your house? They usually show up in the kitchen because they are looking for food. They are really hard to get rid of because bug sprays don't work. Here is a...

Ants can be a household nuisance; they show up unannounced, stake their claim and are hard to get rid of. But, there is a simple solution.

Get the metal in their home to look like new, whether it is silver, gold or brass. When you first purchase these items, they will usually look like new, but when the newness of brass wears off,...

Something sqeaks, what do you do? Spray it with WD40, right? Well, guess what. WD-40 was developed in 1953 and stands for "Water Displacement, 4Oth Attempt". There are lots of things...

Clear coat lacquer applied to glazed wood furniture provides protection for the wood surface. Find out how to spray on the first coat of lacquer in this free video.

If your driveway looks like it's past its prime, you can try to power wash it to bring it back to its former glory. Algae, tree stains and oil marks are just some of the things that can tarnish...

How to restore rusted metal to its original appearance.