How to Paint a Room in Half the Time by Loading Your Roller Properly
I painted my first room by dipping the roller in the tray, rolling it back and forth twice, and slapping […]
How to Unclog a Slow Drain Without Harsh Chemicals
The bathroom sink in my old apartment drained so slowly that by the time I finished brushing my teeth, I […]
How to Fix a Wobbly Table Leg With a Wine Cork
The table in my breakfast nook wobbled every time someone leaned on it. Coffee cups rattled. Plates tilted. My wife […]
The Credit Card Hack for Smoothing Caulk Without a Finishing Tool
My first caulking job around the bathroom tub looked like I had applied it with my elbow. Lumpy. Uneven. The […]
How to Re-caulk a Bathtub the Right Way So It Lasts Five Years
I re-caulked my bathtub three times in two years before I figured out what I was doing wrong. The first […]
How to Restore Faded Outdoor Plastic With a Heat Gun
My patio chairs looked like they belonged in a ghost story. Gray, chalky, sun-bleached beyond recognition. I was about to […]
How to Make Your Own Grout Cleaner That Actually Works
I scrubbed my bathroom grout with three different store-bought cleaners before I gave up and made my own. The store […]
How to Make Your Own Air Freshener With Baking Soda and Essential Oils
I used to buy those plug-in air fresheners. The ones that cost eight dollars and smell great for about four […]
How to Fix Scratches on Wood Furniture With a Walnut
I scratched my coffee table moving a lamp. Deep scratch, right in the middle, impossible to ignore. A friend said […]
How to Install a Shelf on Drywall That Actually Holds Weight
I installed a floating shelf in my living room using the plastic anchors that came in the box. It held […]