My Bathtub Caulk Was So Bad the Landlord Was Going to Charge Me — So I Replaced It Myself
The caulk around my bathtub was a science experiment. Black mold spots. Peeling edges. Gaps where water had clearly been […]
Silence Squeaky Floorboards from Above and Below in an Old House
My hallway announced every midnight bathroom trip. Creak at the threshold. Creak two steps in. Creak outside the bathroom door. […]
The Iron Trick for Removing Carpet Dents From Furniture
I rearranged my living room last month. The couch had been in the same spot for three years. When I […]
How to Find a Stud Without a Stud Finder Using a Magnet
I bought a stud finder once. The batteries died. I replaced the batteries. It beeped at everything. It beeped at […]
Fix a Sagging Gate That Drags on the Ground Using a Simple Turnbuckle Kit
My wooden gate dragged on the ground for two years. I lifted it with my shoulder every time I took […]
How to Patch a Small Hole in Drywall in Under an Hour
A towel bar in my bathroom pulled out of the wall at 8 AM on a Tuesday. The anchor had […]
Fix Loose Outlet Plugs That Let Chargers Fall Out With a Five Minute Repair
The outlet next to my bed got so loose that my phone charger would fall out if I breathed too […]
Unclog a Sink Drain with Things Already Under Your Kitchen Sink Right Now
The bathroom sink started draining slower and slower until one morning it just stopped. Water sat there, still and unimpressed, […]
The Vinegar Hack for Removing Hard Water Stains From Faucets
My bathroom faucet had developed a white crust around the base that looked like mineral stalactites were forming. Scrubbing did […]
Patch Drywall Holes from Nails Anchors and Doorknob Accidents Like a Pro
The doorknob shaped hole in my hallway wall had been there for two years. Every time a guest used the […]