All posts tagged "repair"
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Repairing Broken Drawer Guides
Drawers serve a very important purpose in the home. Aside from providing essential and convenient storage, they act as a quick and easy repository to stash clutter – such as when unexpected guests come a calling. The...
- Posted July 12, 2015
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Repairing Your Noisy Faucet
Picture this — only moments ago the Johnson’s retired for an evening of blissful rest. And already Mr. Johnson is tossing and turning at a feverish pace. His normally dull sense of hearing has peaked and is...
- Posted July 11, 2015
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Household: Home Inventory
Our least favorite type of business in the world is the insurance company. The salesperson and the claims adjuster always seem like they work for two completely different organizations. The salesperson works for a company that is...
- Posted June 30, 2015
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7 Tips To Creating An Amazing Home Office
We are often asked which home improvement projects are most popular and offer the best bang for one’s home improvement buck. Our poetic response for many years has been; “fireplaces are hot, swimming pools are not and...
- Posted June 28, 2015
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Decking Alternatives
A beautiful wood deck is the superstar amenity of a home’s exterior. It is the undisputed focal point, serving both visually and as the “heart” of one’s outdoor lifestyle. Much like the kitchen phenomenon indoors, decks are...
- Posted June 26, 2015
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National Toilet Repair Month
In case you haven’t heard, October is National Toilet Repair Month. Did you know that toilet flushing accounts for 38 percent of household water use and that a leaking toilet can be one of the greatest sources...
- Posted June 21, 2015
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Remodel Overspending: “While You’re At It”
The end of yet another summer is in sight. It’s a time when vacations become mere memories, kids head back to school and home once again becomes the object of much attention. In fact, after spring, fall...
- Posted June 19, 2015
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Father’s Day: What to Get Dad This Year?
The clocking is ticking and Fathers Day is fast approaching. Still not sure what to get Dad? If you’ve already given him all the ties, socks, belts and golf balls he’ll ever need, then maybe its time...
- Posted June 18, 2015
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One Man’s Problem
Recently we had the opportunity to attend a local Board of Supervisors meeting in our neck of the woods. This Board is the policy-making agency for the county in which we reside. It addresses complex issues with...
- Posted June 5, 2015
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DIY: Garden Hose Repair Trick That Will Save You Money
A 4-Step method to garden hose repair. And it saves you money?! It doesn’t get any easier than this. Here is a Vintage AP illustration on garden hose repairs. This diagram is still relevant today, believe it...
- Posted June 2, 2015