Maintenance & Tools

Painting: Choosing A Paint Scraper

When it comes to a good paint job, nothing will improve the quality of the finished product...

Keeping Spring Allergens Out Of The House

Spring can be a season of nightmares for the estimated 50 million American allergy sufferers....

Spring Chimney Maintenance

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

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...

How To Protect Your Home From Mudslides

In the first 18 days of 2011, mudslides shut down highways and threatened homes in California,...