If your radiator is making noise, you don't want to have to call a repairman or just put up with the noise. So instead, check out this article posted on bobvila.com called "Noisy Radiator? Here’s How to Shush It", which may tell you exactly what you need to know to assess your radiator's problem and silence it. The article explains a bit about how radiators work and explains that the problem is … [Read more...]
Picking the Perfect Christmas Tree
With Thanksgiving behind you, it's time to set up a Christmas tree to decorate. Live Christmas trees are a fun tradition, despite the challenges of picking one out, getting it home, and maintaining it throughout the Christmas season. To make it worth the hassle, you want to pick out the perfect one. thisoldhouse.com posted an article called "How to Pick the Perfect Christmas Tree" to help guide … [Read more...]
Adding Attic Insulation
Have you ever considered insulating your attic? It can honestly be a messy job. But it's certainly worth considering, because attic insulation should significantly cut your heating costs. And cutting heating costs may become even more important to you this year than last year, since the costs of gas and oil for heating are predicted to rise again this winter. So what do you need to know before … [Read more...]
Christmas Light Hanging Tips
Thanksgiving is over, which means it's time to put up Christmas lights! Whether this is your first time hanging holiday lights or you've done it a gazillion times, it's always important to take certain measures to be safe and prevent injury. And there are also certain things you can do to make the process less frustrating. You can find tips for both safety and simplicity in an article called "8 … [Read more...]
Removing Paint from Glass
It's inevitable. You're working on a painting project, and no matter how many precautions you take--how much tarp you put down, and use painter's tape a plenty--you're bound to get paint somewhere you didn't want to get it. Usually these kinds of accidents are not a huge deal, because you can paint over the mistake. But how do you get paint off of glass? bobvila.com posted some great instructions … [Read more...]
Microwave Mess Management
The day after Thanksgiving is leftovers day! Your microwave will probably get a lot of use today, and it might get pretty messy. You might know how to get the microwave cleaned up and looking relatively nice again, but do you know how to really deep clean your microwave? thesnug.com posted an article called "Deep Clean Your Microwave in 3 Easy Steps", which details a simple process for deep … [Read more...]
Guide to Garbage Disposal
Once the feast is over, it's time to clean up. If you have a garbage disposal, it will come in very handy today. But not everything can go down the garbage disposal, and you wouldn't want to overload it causing a plumbing disaster. So it's important to know what you should and shouldn't put down the garbage disposal. That's why thisoldhouse.com has posted an article called "What Can and Can't Go … [Read more...]
Holiday Help Hotlines
Today's the day--Happy Thanksgiving! Let the feasting begin! You've planned and shopped, and prepped, but there are still many things that can go wrong during a holiday feast. Do you know what to do if something goes awry? Do you know what to do if the turkey isn't coming out right? Or where to get answers if you're not sure how to prepare your meat or poultry safely to prevent foodborne illness? … [Read more...]
Holiday Home Security Guide
If you're going out of town for the holidays, it's important to take the proper security measures. Thieves probably won't take the holiday off, so to help you make sure your home is secure while you're gone, thisoldhouse.com posted an article called "Holiday Home Security Dos and Don'ts". The article gives tips like: Set a timer to turn the lights on at night, or use your mobile device to … [Read more...]
How to Repair Pets' Damage to Wood Floors
If you have a pet that likes to scratch, other people might be able to tell from the condition of your wood floors. But did you know there is a way to touch up a wood floor that 's suffered damage under the scratching of little (or large) paws? This article on thisoldhouse.com called "How to Repair Dog Damage to Wood Flooring" explains the process in detail. All you'll need to touch up from small … [Read more...]
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