Nothing beats the look of a pristine, clean, stainless steel sink in your freshly cleaned kitchen. The scent of clean laundry and lemon wafts from the lit candle next to your china bowl full of ripe fruit. Your stainless steel sink shines like silver in the sunshine that pours in from your open windows. Now, stop daydreaming…
Adding insulation to your garage is a relatively simple DIY project that can save you money on energy bills. The benefits don’t start and end with improved energy efficiency, though. Insulation can prevent heat loss, increase your return on property value, and reduce noise pollution. If you want to insulate your garage but don’t know where to…
Did you know there are over 25 different types of hammers? Each type features a unique shape and build that allows it to deliver the right force and drive for specific activities. If you are like many people, you probably own one or two hammers that you utilize across a wide range of projects. However, using the…
If you are like many people, you probably have one or two different types of screwdrivers in your garage to accompany the many different types of saws and drills you have on hand. In most cases, a basic Phillips head or flat head screwdriver will suit your needs just fine for every day DIY jobs.However,…
From the prehistoric saw with its shark-toothed blade to the Ancient Egyptian cutting tool crafted out of bronze, saws are a prime example of “never change a running system.” A saw is essentially a building tool featuring a blade that cuts through wood and other material. While early saw mechanics remain unchanged, various types of saws have…
If you are a handyman (or handywoman), chances are you can’t resist adding new tools to your chest.Without proper organization, your tool chest can quickly become a jumbled mess of piled-up drawers where you find yourself frantically seeking the right tool in the middle of a project.Recognize yourself? Do you often struggle to find something…
This guide contains 15 awesome hints and tips to help improve your DIY skills. We’ll cover DIY in your house and garden.We’re all spending a lot more time at home right now which can be a blessing and a curse. Many of us have taken to DIY to alleviate boredom and brighten up the house….
If you live in a wood-frame home, at some point, you will need to find a wall stud to hang a heavy picture frame, affix a TV, or to mount some wooden shelves. However, randomly driving nails or screws into a wall, hoping to get lucky, probably isn’t the kind of strategy you want to use….
You know those kitchen cabinets or that retro piece of furniture has great potential somewhere under those multiple layers of paint. If only you could find a way to uncover the true beauty of the wood surface that lays beneath a layer of nasty-looking paint?Well keep reading, and we’ll tell you everything you need to…
When your concrete slab begins sinking or dipping inward on one side, an improper installation process or poor foundational support may have caused the problem. Whether your contractor failed to compact the fill dirt correctly or environmental changes resulted in eroding soil, your sidewalk or driveway can’t maintain its flat, level surface. Luckily, most homeowners can repair…