There’s nothing worse than losing power. Whether you’re in the middle of a great TV episode or cooking a meal, suddenly losing power can be frustrating, confusing and sometimes dangerous. Oftentimes, your loss of power is weather-related, but if it’s due to a circuit breaker, follow these simple steps to solve the problem. Safety First…
For most of us, the closet is where we store our clothes—and hangers are what we use to organize them. And while it may seem as simple as stashing your clothes on a hanger and being done, proper clothing storage requires a little more thought. When picking out hangers, you want to make sure the…
If you’ve ever needed to solder a fitting onto copper pipe, then you know that you need to drain the water out of the pipe so the solder melts properly. While this sounds simple enough, draining water out of a vertical pipe can be tricky. Detach the spray nozzle from a spray bottle or an…
Running out of storage in your shower? We’ve got some tricks to add more space for all your favorite shower accessories. Most hardware stores sell a shelf option for the shower head, except you only have one pipe. Install cabinet knobs in your shower wall using hanger screws and drywall anchors, and you can add…
In the process of buying a home, the prospective buyer typically orders an inspection of the home before finalizing the purchase. On the other hand, it’s often advantageous for homeowners to order an inspection of their home before putting it on the market. This process, called a pre-listing inspection, serves to put the seller in…
If you love DIY paint projects, you probably have a whole shelf full of half used gallons of custom mixed paints. A simple stir stick trick can make it ultra easy to find the paint you’re looking for when a room needs a touch-up: Request a copy of the label the mixer puts on the…
When it comes to your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy, you may feel secure knowing that you have coverage should anything happen to your property. But, in order to be truly prepared for a loss of property, you need to have a household inventory at the ready. Household inventories are exactly what they sound like:…
Ants are fascinating to watch…until they start to enter your home in great numbers and become a real nuisance. So, what can you do if ants invade your home? First up, you will need to remove any items of food or liquid and store them in fully sealable containers. Now their food source has disappeared,…
Your house is for sale and Halloween is around the corner. Should you pull out the ghouls and goblins or opt for a less festive look? Here are three tips to help you decide. Keep It Simple Less is more when selling a home. Clutter and knick-knacks can be a distraction for buyers. If you…
When choosing paints for a room, not only do you have to consider what color will suit it best, but also what paint sheen – the shininess of the paint. Colors can be flat and reflect no light, glossy and reflect a lot of light, or various levels of reflection in between. Here are a…
