Paul

As a homeowner, I am constantly experimenting with making the structure of my house more energy-efficient, eliminating pests, and taking on DIY home improvement projects. Over the past two decades, my family has rehabbed houses and contracted new home builds and I've learned a lot along the way. I share my hard-learned lessons so that you can save time and money by not repeating my mistakes.

A sink that keeps filling up with water can be fixed easily in most situations as long as you follow the right steps. Very rarely will you need the help of a professional plumber – that’ll only happen if there’s a serious problem. Here’s how you can fix a sink that keeps filling up with …

If you are looking for a simple way to make your home or other structure more comfortable without a colossal undertaking and without breaking the bank, adding insulation may be your answer. One question you may have is whether you may combine different types and materials when adding insulation to a structure. You can mix …

You want to finish your attic, but first, you need to make the opening big enough for the stairs. You have some home renovating experience, but you’ve never done a job like this before. How do you enlarge an attic opening? Here are 7 tips and tricks that will help you enlarge your attic opening: …

A significant failure, problem in an air conditioner, or any major components may trip the breaker. Reset the breaker. If it trips again, the breaker itself could be an issue, especially when old, worn-out, or damaged, and you’ll need to replace it as it is beyond repair. Here’s how to fix an air conditioner that …

Construction frames have traditionally been built using wood. Any time you pass a building site you can see the familiar skeleton of wooden studs, joists, and rafters that serve as bracing for the rest of the house. But can you frame a basement with metal studs? Many contractors frame basements with metal studs because metal …

We’ve all had those moments where we think we have all the supplies for our project, only to find that we don’t. Maybe the store is closed or maybe you don’t have time, but you are in a pinch and need a paint thinner immediately. Now you are wondering, is it possible to use gas …

If you are preparing for a project that requires construction materials, you might need to decide between plywood and plyboard. On the outside, the two items look alike and are used for a variety of construction projects. Yet plywood and plyboard are not the same and it is easy to get them confused with one …

A pressure washer can be a valuable tool for maintaining the beauty and integrity of your home or your car. With the appropriate pressure washer, you can keep your car spotless, your walkways moss-free, and your house siding looking great. It can also do wonders for your driveway. But how do you choose the best …

A shop vac is a valuable tool to have around a house or business. Whether you expect to clean up small messes or large piles with chunks of debris, a shop vac can be indispensable in saving time and energy (when compared with sweeping). But the question is, how do you determine what size shop …

You have a to-do list a mile long. The newest addition to your list is a set of shelves to display all the knick-knacks you decided you just had to have while you were secluded during the quarantine. Choosing the type of wood is your first step. You have narrowed it down to the options …