Maintenance & Tools

What's Wrong With Batt Insulation?

Fiberglass batts are the commonest insulation materials used in home building, yet the vast...

Five Ways Your House Can Ruin A Date

So you think you’re ready to invite a potential romantic interest over to your home,...

How To Fix A Doorknob That's Come Loose

Reaching to open a door and having the knob actually come off in your hand is like a scene...

How To Use A Jackhammer Without Dying

Concrete is some tough stuff. You start with a bag of gray-looking sandy gravel mix, add...

Snow Removal Etiquette

Granted, snow removal usually isn't something to write The Ethicist about, but like any outdoor...

We Tested It: Homemade Driveway Deicers

Maybe you have some slippery front steps and Grandma's on her way over, or your '78 Camaro...

A Guide To Accepting Your Imperfect House

If you are the sort of person that believes that everything in life has something to teach...

Fixing Drafty Windows The Common Sense Way

It's simple, but often ignored advice: Fix your drafty windows. You're paying for heat. Do...