A quick pressure wash will make your fence look brand new. (RoschetzkkylstockPhoto, Getty Images Pro) Home maintenance is a year-round event, but some tasks just make more sense to do in the summer. Our 4 Seasons of Homeownership Summer Checklist, which divides must-do tasks by the time of year, is a great way to stay … Read more
According to Webster’s Dictionary, insurance is defined as “coverage by contract whereby one party undertakes to indemnify or guarantee another against loss by a specified contingency or peril.” In Webster’s definition, the first party is usually an insurance company and the second party is you, your family or business. In simple terms, insurance is designed … Read more
Quikrete’s calculators eliminate any guesswork when purchasing building materials for home projects. (Photo provided by Quikrete) Concrete is a cornerstone element for any home project. For many homes, it’s literally the foundation upon which they are built. Concrete is also a key ingredient of hardscape elements to enhance your backyard; it provides a solid entrance … Read more
Front porch railing — some homeowners love it, some hate it, and some absolutely need it. This railing can make your front porch feel cozy or claustrophobic. Whether or not you need it is up to you and your style. There are four basic components of front porch railing. What are the Parts in Front … Read more
If your door hinges are loose and you can’t tighten your wood screws, your screw hole has become stripped. Wood screw holes become stripped when the fibers around the hole deteriorate. This could be from overscrewing, putting too much weight on the screw, or expansion and contraction from the weather. Stripped screw holes can make … Read more
This week, what to ask when hiring a house painter and what’s worm grunting? (Split images: MPKphoto/Getty Images Signature, Grahamphoto23/Getty Images) In this week’s radio show — what to ask when hiring a house painter, how to troubleshoot a leaky shower, and what’s worm grunting? Hiring a house painter can be a daunting task, but … Read more
If replacing an ugly bathtub isn’t in your budget, try painting it with a do-it-yourself refinishing kit. Has your old bathtub seen better days? If you don’t want to pay to replace it or fit another one over it, try painting it. But be warned, painting a bathtub is not for the faint of heart. … Read more
Easily tackle projects on steps with Gorilla Ladders’ new 18-foot MPXA Aluminum Multi-Position Ladder. “Do I need an aluminum ladder?” The answer is a resounding “yes,” but now the question is “How many do I need?” A short step ladder? A tall A-frame ladder? Or a tall extension ladder? Well, Gorilla Ladders made the answer … Read more