Maintenance & Tools

Spring Chimney Maintenance

As the heating season winds down, a quick spring maintenance check of your chimney can have...

5 Behind-the-Scenes Parts Of Your Bathroom You Should Know About

Bathrooms are pretty complicated little rooms and are subject to more than their fair share...

So Your Basement Is Flooded...

Time is of the essence, so we’ll get right down to business. The first thing you have to...

Fixing A Broken Window Pane

Windows these days can be pretty high tech. It is not uncommon to see double and even triple...

Soundproofing For A Better Night's Sleep

I once rented a central Denver apartment where the main bedroom had big, old windows overlooking...

What Is The Cold Weather Doing To Your Paint?

Winter’s frigid cold weather may be literally peeling the paint off your house. And unless...

How To Safely Clear Snow Off A Roof

The easiest way to clear snow off a roof is to wait for spring. The second-easiest method is...

15 Old Tools That Are Better Than New

When I was growing up I spent hours exploring the nooks and crannies of my grandfather’s...