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...
Don’t Believe This Electrical Panel Myth
We stumbled onto an online discussion in which a homeowner claimed his monthly electric bill dropped 30 percent after he...
Save Time and Money With This Self-Draining DIY Dehumidifier
If you forget to empty the tank on your dehumidifier, it’ll either overflow or shut off. That defeats the whole...
Troubleshooting a Sticky Sliding Patio Door
Need a bodybuilder to get your sliding patio door open? Over time, dirt and grime buildup and faulty rollers can...
30 Cheap Kitchen Cabinet Add-Ons You Can DIY
These inexpensive, easy-to-build cabinet projects will help you take advantage of every nook and cranny of your kitchen storage space.
10 Things You Should Never Store in Your Basement or Crawl Space
Unfinished basements and crawl spaces can be a great place to store items you don't use all the time. But...
NuDeck by UGL: Concrete Application
The NuDECK coating makes my stairs pop! The paint will also protect my concrete from deterioration from Minnesota winters. A...
9 Simple Tips for a Faster Wi-Fi Network
Spinning pinwheels and slow status bars got you down? Keeping current with the latest technology is usually the fix, but...
Pullout-Faucet Fix: Two Ways
Avoid any potential kinks or mess underneath the sink with these two tips.
Brilliant Trick for Cleaning Saw Blades
Clean resin and pitch from saw blades with spray oven cleaner.
This Nifty Trick Will Clean Up Your Air Conditioner
Not sure how to clean the sticky grime off of your air conditioner? No sweat! This trick to cleaning your...
Toilets Throughout History
Everybody poops, and for thousands of years, humans have sought better ways to dispose of it. Over the centuries, the...
How to Fix Chipped Porcelain
Make annoying dings disappear.
Your Air Conditioner Won’t Fully Work If You Don’t Do This
Looking to make the most of your air conditioner unit? By doing this one thing regularly, you will find yourself...
Turn a Window into a Mini Greenhouse
Create your own mini greenhouse.
Dropped Phone in Toilet? Here’s What to Do If Phone Falls in Water
Did you drop your phone in the toilet? There's a cure for that!
How to Soften Old Masking Tape
Soften an old masking tape roll to get it working for you again
Ladder Hack: Onboard Tool Storage
Stop the busy work of climbing up and down a ladder
9 Unusual Uses for Pressure Washers That’ll Blow Your Mind
You know a pressure washer is great at cleaning the driveway, but did you know it can also be used...
14 Ways to Use a Rotary Tool That Will Have People Buzzing
These brilliant ideas may just inspire a renaissance of rotary tool use in your shop and beyond. Honestly, there isn’t...
Quick Fix For Running Toilets
Here’s a nifty way to prevent the lift chain on your flapper from getting caught underneath when the flapper closes.