How to Choose the Right Retaining Wall Material
Learn the pros and cons of stone, wood and concrete block retaining walls
How To Seal a Concrete Garage Floor
Fix it, maintain it, improve it. Your garage floor will last much longer if you take a few steps to...
Quick and Clever Kitchen Storage Ideas
Simple solutions for fighting kitchen clutter
8 Ways to Reuse Your Old Kitchen Cabinets
After replacing your kitchen cabinets, don't throw out your old ones. Reuse them in other areas of your home.
A Full Guide to Building a Garage: Framing a Garage
Learn how to build a garage with these tips to help you plan, build a solid foundation, frame and more.
Garage Flooring Options
Choose the floor that's perfect for your needs and budget
How to Lay a Vinyl Tile Floor (VCT flooring)
You can lay a good-looking vinyl tile floor in a weekend.
How To Strip Wire
Stripping wires is an essential skill for any DIY electrical project or home repair.
Replacing Baseboard Heaters Are Easier Than You Think
Revamping the baseboard heater can make a huge improvement.
Installing PVC Conduit
It's cheap, easy and lightweight
Here’s Where You Shouldn’t Install Your AC
If your AC is anywhere on this list, you need to change the location ASAP.
This Tool Makes Twisting Wires So Much Easier
Try twisting wires with this handy tool
What To Do If You Leave Your Car Windows Down in the Rain
Forgot to put up your car windows during a rain storm? Follow these steps to dry out your car.
Aluminum Wiring Can Be Hazardous, Here’s What to do About It
Your home might have aluminum wiring and you need to know what to do if it's there
How to Use Pocket Change to Determine Wire Sizes
If you’re adding an outlet, you need to use wire the same gauge as the existing wiring. How do you...
Brilliant Hack to Quickly Find Studs
Finding a stud behind plaster and lath is hit-or-miss with a typical stud finder. Here's a better method.
Why Plastic PEX Fittings are Just as Good (If Not Better) Than Metal
If you’re concerned about using plastic fittings instead of metal for PEX, worry no more. Professional plumbers are buying three...
You Should Use a Cast-Iron Skillet to Grill Your Steak, Here’s Why
Using a cast-iron skillet on the grill is the key to giving your steak the perfect crust and a tender,...
Sneaky Culprit of a Wet Bathroom Floor
As a longtime plumber, I always try to investigate as many possible causes as I can before leaving a job,...
12 Fresh Ideas for Teen Bedrooms
The most important element in the design of teen bedrooms is individuality. If your teen is ready to ditch their...
Never, Ever Use Your Ladder Like This
This window washer is making the most of a ladder that’s too short. But if his luck runs out, he’ll...
Learn How to Solder Copper Pipe Yourself
Don't be intimidated by soldering. In this easy-to-follow video from GOT2LEARN, you'll see that soldering a leak-free joint is actually...
How To Flash a Deck Ledger Board on Vinyl Siding
Here's the right way to do it
12 Rat Myths You Need to Stop Believing
You may see them in alleys, under a patio and even find them living in your attic. Rats can be...
How to Install a Sheet Vinyl Floor
Use this professional pattern method to guarantee a perfect fit for your new vinyl floor.
11 Best Ways to Hide Wires in a Room Without Going Into the Walls
No need to bust open the drywall. From piping to ghost wire, here are some creative ways to conceal that...
The Best Tools for Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Popcorn ceiling removal is fairly easy, but it does require specific tools. Here's what you need.
A Water Heater Vent Installed Like This Can Have Lethal Consequences
Installing a water heater vent incorrectly can be extremely dangerous for your family. Learn the wrong way and right way...
Never Connect a Trap to a Vertical Drain Like This
When a trap connects to a vertical drain, install a tee fitting. A “sanitary tee” gives the waste arm a...
