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Upgrading an Old Toggle Switch to a New Paddle Switch 27 Aug 2013 | 06:52 pm
Replacing an old tired looking toggle wall switch with a new contemporary rocker or paddle switch can really make a big style difference. In the tutorial Replacing a Toggle Light Switch with a Rocker ...
Proper Ladder Use Around the Home 26 Aug 2013 | 03:01 pm
Can we talk ladder safety for a moment? Please do not be this guy! Whether you are cleaning your gutters, painting a room, painting your house or putting up Christmas lights for the holiday, you'll b...
How Air Conditioning Works 23 Aug 2013 | 03:58 am
As the dog-days of August settle in, your central air conditioner may be chugging away making you appreciate your home's air conditioning system. ... Read Full Post
Switch On and Do It Right! 17 Aug 2013 | 02:22 am
Did you ever go to replace a switch only to be confused by what you found once you removed the switch cover plate? I bet you never realized there were so many kinds of switches or that wiring some swi...
Top 10 Home Repair Plumbing Tools 12 Aug 2013 | 04:20 pm
Plumbing repairs never wait until it's a convenient time. It's just a fact. Sinks clog, faucets leak and toilets back up mostly when it's inconvenient or when hiring a professional plumber requires p...
Repairing Your Gas Water Heater is Easier Than You Think! 7 Aug 2013 | 04:32 am
Gas and electric tank style water heaters are the silent workhorse appliances of our home. Problem is, they love to stop working at 11PM on a Saturday the weekend you have company staying over. ... ...
Tripping Circuit Breakers and Popping Fuses 3 Aug 2013 | 04:45 am
Do you have tripping circuit breakers or popping fuses? If so it's just your fuses or breakers doing their job in protecting you! In the tutorial Why Circuit Breakers Trip and Fuses Pop, we'll revie...
Get Familiar with Your Water Shutoff Valve 30 Jul 2013 | 03:16 am
Do you know how to turn the water off to your faucet or toilet? Well, it's most likely with a small water shutoff valve like this and it's found under your sink (for a faucet) or under your toilet ta...
Removing an Old Bathroom Vanity 27 Jul 2013 | 03:55 pm
Do you have a tired old looking bathroom vanity? Want to replace it but don't know how? Well, a new vanity can help transform the look of a bathroom and removing the old one is not hard if you know s...
Repairing a Wet Basement 25 Jul 2013 | 03:13 am
Wet basements are never a welcome sight but correcting the problem does not always require extensive repair. Why? Because not all "leaks" are caused by the same problem. Sometimes a wet basement can ...
