Maintenance & Tools

Tips For Power Washing

If you are starting to spend more time outside or preparing to sell your home as the weather...

What's Wrong With Batt Insulation?

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

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...

Busting 3 Green Insulation Myths

There is no free insulation lunch. Super-magic foil insulation won’t do what salespeople...

Fixing Drafty Windows The Common Sense Way

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

A Guide To Safely Removing Snow From The Roof

The two very best ways to hurt yourself while clearing snow from your roof are 1) falling off...

Choosing A Deicer

Tim Seymour, manager of Aubuchon Hardware in Greenfield, MA has seen an increasing interest...