How to Tell if Hose Bib or Outside Faucet Is Soldered
Are you looking to replace an older hose bib, or are you trying to see if an older house has a bib that was soldered? It can be difficult to tell if a hose bib was soldered, particularly if the…
Are you looking to replace an older hose bib, or are you trying to see if an older house has a bib that was soldered? It can be difficult to tell if a hose bib was soldered, particularly if the…
Remodeling the exterior of a home is a lot of work, and I easily forget about all the small, unglamorous details that can make or break the overall look of my house. One detail I often overlook is the area…
When I’m looking for storage space in my home, the attic is often the first place I turn. But while it might seem like a good place to store all the extra stuff you don’t use, an attic has restrictions…
Have you ever tried to bend a small piece of brass wire but ended up with a jagged piece of metal in your hands? It can be frustrating, especially if you have a project lined up for that piece of…
Doing a home improvement project of any kind can be a daunting task. When you’re building a deck for your home, or trying to replace a swing set, a hole cut through wood is almost inevitable. But if you’re in…
This is a question I get asked a lot. People are always interested in knowing what attracts maggots to a refrigerator, since they always seem to find their way into it. All food-loving home owners dread this problem, and it…
Ah, the front door. It’s what first greets guests as they arrive on your property, and it’s the first thing you see when you leave in the morning. It’s also where you can learn an important lesson in home security…
With all of the advancements that have been made in radiant ceiling heating, it is easy to see why people would want to have the system in their homes. Having radiant ceiling heat is an efficient home improvement option that…
Pallets are a simple but effective way of moving heavy goods around your warehouse or backyard. But if you’ve ever tried to move a pallet without a pallet jack, you’ll know that it’s a lot harder than it looks. I…
As a homeowner, you may be considering adding more space to your house. Adding an attic is one of the most common ways to add extra living space to your home, and can often be achieved for much less than…
Look at any house, and you’ll see how much it’s changed throughout the years. Windows have become more energy efficient. Exterior siding has gone from wood to synthetic to vinyl. One of the important steps in any home improvement project…
You’ve just bought your first home, and you’re about to move in. You open the door, but you really don’t like the door knob. You ask your dad for advice, and he tells you he has an old door knob…