Insulate Windows for Winter Without Plastic Film
The window above my desk leaked cold air like someone left it cracked open. In January, I worked in a […]
Touch Up Wall Paint Without It Looking Patchy
I moved a picture frame and discovered a nail hole the size of a dime. No problem, I thought. I […]
Unstick a Painted-Shut Window Without Damage
The bedroom in my first apartment had a window that had not been opened since the Reagan administration. At least […]
Clean and Seal Your Deck for Summer
I pressure washed my deck for the first time and it looked beautiful for about six weeks. Then the gray […]
Reset a Jammed Garbage Disposal Without Tools
The disposal stopped mid-cycle with a low groan. The sink was half full of soapy water. I flipped the switch […]
Patch a Drywall Hole So It Looks Like It Never Happened
The doorknob went through the wall. I wish there was a more interesting story here, but it really was just […]
Paint a Room Like a Pro — Skip the Tape, Use This Instead
Painter’s tape and I have a toxic relationship. I spend an hour taping every edge perfectly, then pull it off […]
Unclog a Bathroom Sink Drain Without Harsh Chemicals
The water in my bathroom sink was draining slower and slower. By the time I decided to deal with it, […]
Fix a Leaky Faucet Yourself and Skip the Plumber Bill
Drip. Drip. Drip. For three months I listened to my bathroom faucet leak and did nothing. Every time I washed […]
Repair Cracked Grout in Your Shower Before It Leaks
I noticed a thin crack in my shower grout and thought “I will get to that next weekend.” Three months […]