Bar clamps can act as a helping hand when you’re working solo on a wood project. It’s not always possible to have a helper for every project. And for woodworkers and do-it-yourselfers, only having two hands to join two pieces of wood together can be frustrating. If there’s nobody around to help you join two … Read more
Over the years, I’ve shared more than 500 Simple Solutions — many of them have to do with painting specifically painting neatly. And over time, many Today’s Homeowner fans have shared their own solutions on how to make painting easier. This tip from John from Clancy, Montana, will help you paint neatly from a can … Read more
If you want to add a wider casing around a door, you’ll need to remove a portion of your baseboard trim to accommodate it. Your first thought might be that you need to pry off the whole baseboard and cut it to size with a circular saw in your shop. However, you don’t have to … Read more
A stop block makes cutting multiple pieces of wood on a miter saw faster and easy. A stop block is a simple reusable jig used in woodworking to mark an edge so multiple pieces of wood can be cut quickly and uniformly. It can get tiresome to stop and measure each piece before you cut … Read more
A stop block makes cutting multiple pieces of wood on a miter saw faster and easy. A stop block is a simple reusable jig used in woodworking to mark an edge so multiple pieces of wood can be cut quickly and uniformly. It can get tiresome to stop and measure each piece before you cut … Read more
Seed starting kits are available for purchase, but why not make starting your summer vegetable garden a fun family activity? Starting seeds indoors is less expensive than buying mature plants. Plus, you can grow as many varieties as you’d like. It also gives you maximum control over growing conditions and planting time. Ice cream cones … Read more
Seed starting kits are available for purchase, but why not make starting your summer vegetable garden a fun family activity? Starting seeds indoors is less expensive than buying mature plants. Plus, you can grow as many varieties as you’d like. It also gives you maximum control over growing conditions and planting time. Ice cream cones … Read more
Poison-free rat control is possible. You can keep those pests out and pets safe with this Simple Solution. Rats can get into holes as small as the size of their heads. Not only can they fit into tiny holes, but they also chew open smaller holes to fit inside them. Rats chew constantly because their … 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
To keep your garden or yard green and full of life, test your soil’s pH value to ensure it will meet your plants’ needs. The pH value affects how easily plants can absorb nutrients and chemicals in the soil’s water. Some nutrients are more available under acidic conditions; others require more alkaline. You should test … Read more