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Home Improvement Tips, Ideas & Podcasts
Looking for a quick tip to get a project done, save some money or step up your space? Check these out for every room in the house, and from floor board to shingles
Clean your wood deck with a mixture of powdered laundry detergent and hot water. To remove mildew stains from your wood deck, use a 10 % bleach solution, and you will have a shiny clean wood deck that is ready for summer fun.
Find out how to store and preserve paint so that it lasts indefinitely. Also get tips on disposing of old paint properly.
If you suffer from indoor allergies, a central vacuum system could be central to some relief. Central vacuum systems have excellent filtration to prevent dust particles from re-entering the room.
Ladder safety should be a top priority when using one. Make sure you follow all the precautions before you decide to use your ladder to avoid falling off the ladder.
Playgrounds should be safe places for kids. But the wrong surfaces can quickly mean tragedy for tots. Playground surfaces made of asphalt are a dangerous thing of the past, but even grass can be too hard to prevent injury to kids. Today, materials like mulch, sand and recycled rubber provide safer alternatives in the very …
Low water pressure is a real problem when you need more than a trickle of water. To fix low water pressure, unscrew the faucet …
If your dishwasher is not doing its job and spitting out dirty dishes, you might be able to solve the problem very easily with …
While you’re spending all that time indoors this winter why not brighten up your life with better living area lighting? …
By keeping your indoor air healthier you can keep your family healthier, too. Follow these tips to keep everyone in your home, …
Do you find yourself washing the dishes after your dishwasher does? It may be because your dishwasher's drain valve is clogged …
Accommodate extra-large ironing projects with a custom ironing pad to fit a handy countertop or table.
Find out how a white vinegar soak can melt away the mineral salts that are causing clogs in your faucets or showerheads.
In the dead of winter, what could be nicer than stepping out of the shower onto a nice warm floor? Adding radiant heat to the …
The bathroom is one of the most dangerous rooms in the house, but you can make a number of smart changes to help prevent …
Adding knobs, pulls and handles to your drawers and cabinets can improve the look without costing very much. Use knobs, pulls …
Getting ready to install vinyl flooring? Here's tip to help you get warmed up. Vinyl flooring is easiest to work with at room …
Shopping for a new appliance and not sure what to buy? All the choices can be daunting, but there's an easy rule of thumb you …
To pre-rinse or not to pre-rinse: it's the question that's been the source of many a household disagreement. But if you have a …
Stoves are a real danger zone for children. Learn how to prevent accidental burns and fires in the kitchen.
Find out why the modern kitchen layout might be contributing to some unhealthy eating habits. Learn a simple trick to help …
Get tips on how to use universal design principles in your kitchen upgrades to keep the space accessible to you as you age.
How to keep pets safely out of danger when doing home improvement projects.
A poorly insulated home leaks away valuable energy dollars whether you're using new solar or old-school electric, so do all you …
If you're playing host for Thanksgiving this year, your first step should be to make sure your kitchen equipment is up to the …
If you like the idea of fresh, locally-grown produce but can't get it during winter, why not try growing it on your own? With …
Find out how to make wallpaper application easier with this simple tip: dampen the sheet first.
If your current refrigerator was made before 1993, it uses twice as much energy as a new ENERGY STAR qualified model.
Mold needs moisture to grow and spread. Find out how to stop mold spores from traveling throughout the home, where they can …
Keep mold out of a finished basement by choosing mold-resistant materials and finishes, such as paperless drywall that resists …
