Compactors: Small DIY project that can make a difference
There aren't many full kitchen renovations in the works these days — those megaprojects of granite and stainless steel for only $100,000 or so. But there are niche projects that...
Home > Reviews
All Stories
Vinyl siding: Three key elements to getting the job right
Vinyl siding first made a dent in the housing market of the 1960s as an inexpensive cover up that could break the cycle of repainting every few years. In the...
Floored by flooring choices? Weigh these factors
Before the introduction of prefinished flooring and snap-together laminates, there were two standards: tongue-and-groove oak planks and the alternative that was generally considered superior and more luxurious, wall-to-wall carpeting. Choices...
Floored by flooring choices? Weigh these factors
Before the introduction of prefinished flooring and snap-together laminates, there were two standards: tongue-and-groove oak planks and the alternative that was generally considered superior and more luxurious, wall-to-wall carpeting. Choices...
Right-size cutters slice through fall yard chores
When scruffy parts of the yard start closing in, you could haul out a classic weed whacker with an L-shaped blade at the end and slash away. When a branch...
Knowing when to reshingle roof can save headaches
One of the biggest home repair rip-offs is reshingling roofs that don't need reshingling. The classic scam nets thousands for con artists and works because many homeowners don't know the...
Pre-made forms make concrete work manageable
Unlike wood, brick and most other building materials, concrete starts soupy but finishes like a rock. That transition allows the mix to be formed into foundations, steps, walks and piers...
Get your charge on
The popular myth is that NASA developed the first cordless tools so astronauts could roam free, drilling samples of the moon's surface. But even NASA says they were invented by...
Get a breath of fresh (indoor) air
A healthy supply of fresh air was common in old houses. They leaked so much you didn't even have to open the windows. But modern homes are sealed so tightly...
Filling in the little gaps can help save big bucks
You can always add another layer of fiberglass to the pile in the attic. But the best return on insulation is to put some where you have none — and...