The Easiest Way to Patch a Hole in Drywall That Anyone Can Do
The hole was about the size of a doorknob. My son had swung the bedroom door open too hard and […]
The Easiest Way to Remove Old Wallpaper Without a Steamer
The previous owners of our house really loved wallpaper. The kitchen had it. Both bathrooms had it. The hallway had […]
How to Silence a Noisy Toilet That Runs After Every Flush
The toilet in our guest bathroom made a sound I can only describe as “haunted plumbing.” It would run for […]
How to Make a Small Bathroom Feel Bigger With Just Paint and Mirrors
Our downstairs bathroom is 5 feet by 7 feet. Standing at the sink, your back is basically touching the opposite […]
The Best Way to Touch Up Paint on Walls So It Blends Perfectly
You dab a little paint over a nail hole and suddenly there is a shiny patch on your wall that […]
How to Level a Wobbly Table With a Coin and No Tools
You know that restaurant table that wobbles every time you cut your food? The one where you fold a napkin […]
How to Install a Programmable Thermostat to Save on Energy Bills
My electric bill last August was two hundred and forty dollars. I live in a one-bedroom apartment. Something was wrong. […]
The Trick to Painting a Room Without Getting Paint on the Ceiling
The first room I ever painted, I got white ceiling paint on the blue wall and blue wall paint on […]
The Trick to Fixing a Stripped Screw Hole in Wood Furniture
The handle on my kitchen cabinet came off mid-pull. Not the screw — the screw was fine. The hole had […]
The Best Way to Caulk a Bathtub So It Stays White for Years
The caulk around my bathtub turned black within six months of moving in. Not dirty black — mold black. I […]