Many people prefer to have gas ovens in their homes. However, if you don’t understand why your oven isn’t working, it can lead to some frustrating cooking sessions. If you own a gas oven and are having trouble keeping it on, there are a few reasons why you may be having issues. Your gas oven …

Sometimes rooms have an obstruction or obstacle where the drywall needs to be installed, such as a door frame, window frame, pipes, etc. However, when you’re installing plain old walls with no obstructions, you oftentimes wonder if they should reach all the way down to the floor?  Drywall should NOT touch the floor. Allow for …

A kitchen island is a beautiful addition, providing extra storage, cabinet space, and even an additional dining area. However, if you are planning to install an island over laminate flooring, there will be complications. Make special considerations to prevent your laminate floor from buckling under pressure. You should not install a kitchen cabinet directly over …

The invention of the refrigerator dramatically changed the way that we store food. Now, we can keep our food at optimal temperatures and not have to worry about spoilage. Unfortunately, however, refrigerators don’t always work the way that we want them to—so, what do you do when the refrigerator starts freezing your food? Stop a …

Tile floors are beautiful, fashionable, and durable. But tile floors can also be slippery, which is a problem if you live with enthusiastic toddlers or fragile older people. So how can you make your tile floors less hazardous?  Here are 7 ways on how to stop floor tiles from being slippery: Keep slippery substances off …

All of your home’s components, from the roof and plumbing to electrical work and flooring, have an expected lifespan and will require replacement at some point. Some parts of a home, like drywall, are less likely to need total replacement than others. So, how long can you expect the drywall in your house to last? …

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 …