Project Tips & Guides
Appliances
Adjusting the Pilot Light on a Range
Steps to follow when adjusting your pilot light.
Building Packages
Thinking about building a garage? This information covers basic information on building a single-story detached garage. This guide is meant to assist the beginning do-it-yourselfer.
This is an introduction for the Do-it-yourselfer who may be considering building a post-frame building.
Cabinets
Installing Kitchen Cabinets: Step 1 - Measuring
Measuring your Kitchen space
Installing Kitchen Cabinets: Step 2 - Planning
Maximize your storage and workspace.
Installing Kitchen Cabinets: Step 3 - Finishing
Apply a durable finish to unfinished cabinets.
Installing Kitchen Cabinets: Step 4 - Installation
Install the cabinets, end panels, and doors.
Electrical & Lighting
Installing Fluorescent Lighting
Install fluorescent troffers or fixtures.
How to install recessed lighting cans in an existing ceiling.
Update your existing light fixture with a new one.
Remove and replace a duplex outlet.
Fencing
Land Measurement Terms & Conversion
Convert feet into rods, furlongs, miles and more.
Tips about estimating material and tools needed to build your own fence.
Floor Covering
About Ceramic & Stone Floor Tile
Recommended application, buying tips. etc.
Fixing a Squeaky Wood Floor From Above
Several different ways of fixing a squeaky floor from above.
Fixing a Squeaky Wood Floor From Below
Several ways from fixing a squeaky floor from below.
How to finish or re-finish hardwood flooring
Removing Scratches from Wood Floors
How to repair and remove deep scratches from hardwood flooring.
Replacing a Damaged Area of Carpet
One method of repairing a damaged piece of carpet.
Replacing a Section of Wood Floor
How to replace a damaged piece of hardwood flooring.
Replacing Damaged Vinyl Tile Flooring
Replace a damaged section of vinyl flooring.
The Three Techniques of Sanding Wood Flooring
The most effective ways to sand hardwood flooring.
Hardware
How to support a floor with an adjustable jack post.
Heating and Cooling
How to `Air Balance` Your Evaporative Cooler
Properly air-balancing your home is important for an evaporative (swamp) cooler to perform at it's maximum potential.
Installing or Replacing a Programmable Thermostat
It's easy to replace a basic thermostat.
Maintaining a Central Air Conditioner
Easy things you can do to keep your central air conditioner operating at maximum performance.
Maintaining A Window Unit Air Conditioner
Easy things you can do to maintain a window air conditioner.
Lawn & Garden
Container Gardening Benefits Include Gardens Without Yards
There are many benefits of container gardening including portability, space saving, and no need for a yard, or the maintenance that entails.
Garden Planters Will Transform Your Home & Yard
Include garden planters in the decorating scheme of your home and yard to provide a feast for all the senses - sight, smell, touch, taste, and even sound!
Installing a pre-formed pond line makes installation a snap.
Plant your Containers in the Fall for Beautiful Spring Colors
Welcome spring with garden planters resplendent with early blooms to brighten up your home and your life.
The Problem with Ethanol and Small Power Equipment
E-10 gasoline is here, e-15 coming soon! Are you aware of the effects of ethanol?
Lumber & Plywood
Common Lumber Abbreviations and Terms
A useful list of commonly referred-to abbreviations.
When you want to learn all you can about woodworking.
Lumber Dimensions: Nominal vs. Actual
The difference between “nominal” and “actual” lumber dimensions.
Lumber grading rates wood according to its use. Learn more about it here.
Millwork & Paneling
Fixing Loose Ballusters & Rails
A quick way of repairing a loose stair balluster.
Repairing a Creaking Stairway from Above
How to repair creaking stairs from above.
Repairing a Creaking Stairway from Below
How to repair creaking stairs from below.
Paint
Everything you could possibly want to know about paint and it's proper use.
Definitions of Paint terms
Beginning April 22, 2010, federal law requires that contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb more than six square feet of paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and trained
Preparing and Painting Your Home's Exterior
Planning and Preparation is the key to making your job easier and professional.
The Different Kinds of Paint and Their Usage
Everything you could possibly want to know about using the right type of paint.
Plumbing
The different types of traps.
The different types of water shutoff valves.
Just about everybody has a water heater or is served by one. But how much do you know about yours?
Composition of a Typical Plumbing System
An illustration of a common plumbing system.
Reading a water meter made simple.
Kitchen Sinks - Find the Best One for Your Kitchen
Instead of choosing a sink simply because you want your search to be over, be sure that you choose the best sink for your home.
How to unclog a toilet.
Different methods of unclogging a sink.