Gas is nearing $4 per gallon, it takes a fortune to heat and cool your home and every grocery you buy seems to be going up a few cents every week. We need to save money any way we can. Have you thought about your toilet? Yes, the porcelain throne can be costing you money every month, especially if … [Read more...]
Best Advice: Who to Ask When Things Get Tough
April 1, 2011 By 2 Comments
Since I'm somewhat of an authority on home and garden problems and solutions, people come to me for advice all the time. Out on the street or in a restaurant, I am like a magnet for people needing help with beetle infestations or tulips that refuse to come up. I don’t mind answering questions and, … [Read more...]
Teach Your Children Well
March 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Home improvement and general handyman ability wasn’t something that came naturally too me. In fact, I was all about taking things apart as a kid, but not so good on the putting back together. It was my father who taught me everything I needed to know about home improvement and renovation. For my … [Read more...]
Basement Damage: The Root of the Problem
March 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Something I didn’t think about when I moved into my home was the impact small trees and roots would have on my life. What I thought was a nice decoration for my window turned out to be a nightmare that should be shared with all of you. I have a window in my home that when you look out it, there … [Read more...]
The Home Improvement Mood
March 21, 2011 By 5 Comments
I’ve been doing home improvement projects for years. I’ve noticed they tend to come in spurts where the mood takes me, and suddenly, I am an improvement and repair machine. At the same time, there are weeks or even months where the thought of starting a project just sounds like a nightmare. We … [Read more...]
Endless Coupons: Free Overnight Shipping and Returns
March 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When going outside to work on the garden or house, I often don't pay attention to what I'm wearing. I usually just throw on a t-shirt, shorts and either an old pair of slippers or worn out running shoes. For the first few hours, everything is fine and I'm getting all the work done without problems. However, … [Read more...]
Volunteering: Use Your Skills to Help People
March 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Those of us with specialized skills should use them to help our fellow man in times of need. We may not be experts or certified, but our knowledge is useful. Watching and listening to the reports of the devastation caused by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan reminded me that skills such as ours … [Read more...]
Real Life Stories: The Impossible Job
March 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Every home improvement person has it. The one job that beat them into submission and made them question whether do-it-yourself was worth the time and effort. This is my story. Many years ago, before I became the guru of home improvement that I am today, I was just some guy with a problem that needed … [Read more...]
Home Maintenance: In the Gutter
March 8, 2011 By 3 Comments
Home maintenance issues can spring on you when you least expect it. Especially when it’s a chore you really hate doing. I hate cleaning gutters. It’s nasty and wet and… ugh! So I conveniently forget about it for a while. The bedrooms are on the second floor of our home, and as I woke the other … [Read more...]
Handy Helpers: Do You Have a Friend?
March 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A person’s home is their castle and their personal space, so many covet that feeling and don’t like prying eyes on anything outside the standard public areas. When it comes to remodeling and home maintenance, you shouldn’t take that attitude. A good friend is worth their weight in gold. Knowledge: … [Read more...]
