Many Americans tackle home improvement projects not really knowing enough about what they're doing. So what are the most common mistakes they make, and how can you avoid messing up in the same way? "13 Improvements Most Homeowners Get Wrong" is an article posted on bobvila.com that lists and explains the most common rookie renovation mistakes. The article mentions the most common mistakes people … [Read more...]
Replace a Broken Diverter
Do you have a bathtub with a shower head? Then you most likely have a shower diverter that diverts the water flow from the bathtub spout to the shower head. If one day you find that the water doesn't divert to the shower head well anymore, it might be time to replace the diverter, and perhaps the whole tub spout. The process of replacing these is simple and relatively cheap. In fact, with the … [Read more...]
Pairing Paint Colors
It's one thing to pick out one paint color for a room, but to match up colors that work well together is another thing entirely. If you're having trouble choosing and are worried you'll pick colors that will clash, you might be interested in this article posted on bobvila.com called "If This, Then That: Your Guide to Pairing Paint Colors". It has some very useful tips about pairing up colors that … [Read more...]
How To Fix a Noisy Radiator
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...]
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