Microwave Making Loud Noise and Not Heating? 3 Common Causes
I tend to take our microwave for granted. It’s fast, convenient, and for the most part, reliable. But when it starts making strange noises and …
How-To
How To Get Into an Attic With No Access
Some home builders fail to provide an access point during construction. I’ll never understand it. At some point, you are going to need access and …
How To Enlarge an Attic Opening: 7 Tips and Tricks
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, …
How to Seal Particleboard for Your DIY Projects
Particleboard is a modified wood product and is a good choice for some projects. However, you have to take care to make sure that moisture …
How To Seal Air Vents Correctly: 2 Steps To Energy Savings
Improving the energy efficiency of your home is not about any single magic bullet solution. It requires taking a comprehensive look at the energy losses …
Build A Hunting Or Fishing Camp Out Of A Shed: Cost Analysis
If you have ever contemplated turning one of those pre-built sheds that you see at Home Depot or Lowes into a hunting or fishing camp, …
How To Add Drainage To A Flower Bed (With Pictures!)
When my wife decided she wanted a large flower bed along the front porch, I was worried that we would have standing water in the …
Phantom Energy: Facts, Examples, And Real Solutions!
There was a time when a device’s energy consumption was easy to understand and estimate. When you turned a device off, it was truly “off” …
Should You Put A Dehumidifier In Your Garage? (Condensation)
I frequently notice standing water in my garage when I pull in during a rainstorm that will sit for a couple of days. The garage …
Lower Gas Bill In An Apartment: Real Strategies That Work
Gas bills in an apartment can be very frustrating because you have no control over many of the factors that impact your bill. You can’t, …