Fix Low Water Pressure in Your Shower in Minutes
My morning shower had become a sad drizzle. I blamed the plumbing. I blamed the water company. I started showering […]
Fix a Hole in Drywall in 30 Minutes for Under $10
I put a chair through the wall. Not on purpose. I was moving furniture, tripped over a rug, and the […]
Install a Dishwasher Yourself and Save the Install Fee
The appliance store wanted $150 for dishwasher installation. The delivery guy said “most people just pay it.” I almost did. […]
Lubricate Your Garage Door Before the Neighbors Start Complaining
My garage door used to sound like a metal dinosaur in pain. Every open. Every close. The neighbors with the […]
Hang Curtain Rods That Stay Up and Keep Your Walls Intact
I have hung curtain rods in six different apartments. The first two attempts were disasters — holes in the wrong […]
Unclog a Toilet Without a Plunger When You Are Desperate
It was Christmas Eve. Guests arriving in 45 minutes. The guest bathroom toilet clogged. No plunger anywhere in the house […]
Clean and Seal Your Deck So It Survives Another Summer
I ignored my deck for four years. Not proud of it. By year four, it had gone from “warm cedar” […]
Install a Smart Thermostat and Actually Save Money
I put off installing a smart thermostat for two years because I thought I would electrocute myself. When I finally […]
Install a Ceiling Fan Where a Light Used to Be
My bedroom had a single bare bulb on the ceiling when I moved in. In summer it was unbearable. I […]
Fix a Leaning Fence Post Without Digging It Out
The fence post by my driveway leaned at about a 15-degree angle for eight months. Every time I pulled into […]