As the gardening season winds down, it’s time to prepare your lawn equipment for winter. Properly cleaning and storing your…
Winter can be tough on garden plants, especially in areas with freezing temperatures, snow, and harsh winds. Mulching your garden…
As temperatures drop, a well-insulated attic can make all the difference in keeping your home warm and your energy bills…
Cold winter temperatures can wreak havoc on your home’s plumbing. Freezing pipes are a common problem that can lead to…
As the crisp fall air rolls in, it’s the perfect time to prepare your home for the colder months. Taking a few preventative measures now can save you time, money, and hassle when winter arrives. Here’s a 10-point checklist for essential fall home maintenance tasks. 1. Inspect the Roof Begin by checking your roof for…
Truth be told, you can never have enough tools. Whether you are a woodworker or a welder, simply an enthusiast or passionate about any type of craftsmanship, you will always look for the next best tool for a given purpose. There are scores of different types of tools, be it handheld and portable, fixed or…
Those, who have an organized closet, live in peace and have much more time to spare for the finer experiences and moments in life. If you wish for such kind of serenity in your house, then you must become an expert organizer. Many of the best organizers in other facets of life tend to fall…
Welding could be your hobby, an intermittent pastime, or an ardent passion. Welding can be deeply satiating, and practically rewarding. Besides, you can save a lot of money if you create something yourself. At the crux of such a pursuit lays a combination of factors. You need some level of expertise in welding. You must…
If you’re planning to do some work on your roof, like a DIY project, here are five parts of roofing you should know. Underlayment The underlayment is the first layer on the roof decking, underneath the shingles. It acts as a barrier against any water threatening to breach in. The preferred material nowadays seems to…
Skylights are excellent alternatives to installing extra lightings around the house. If you like DIY projects, the best and least expensive choice of a skylight is to go with an easy-to-install tubular skylight kit. The following DIY skylight suggestion is specifically for houses with shingle tile roofing. However, it may also apply to houses with…
