Seal Drafty Doors and Cut Your Energy Bill

My front door had a gap at the bottom big enough to slide a magazine through. In winter, cold air […]

Install an Under-Cabinet Range Hood Without Calling an Electrician

My old range hood had been dead for two years. The light still worked, but the fan motor made a […]

Lubricate Your Garage Door So It Stops Waking the Neighborhood

My garage door sounded like a dying whale. Every morning at 6:30, when I left for work, the entire house […]

Organize Your Garage in One Weekend Without Losing Your Mind

You know that feeling when you open the garage door and immediately close it because you do not want the […]

How to Hang a Heavy Mirror Without Studs (And Without It Falling)

My wife bought a 40-pound framed mirror at an estate sale. It was beautiful — ornate gold frame, beveled glass, […]

Hide Scratches on Wood Furniture Instantly

My coffee table had a gouge from a dog toy that was launched across the room at high speed. I […]

Re-Caulk Your Bathtub Like a Pro

The caulk around my tub was black. Not stained — black. Mold had moved in and made itself at home. […]

Replace a Light Switch Safely in 10 Minutes

The light switch in my hallway made a crackling sound for three months. Every time I flipped it, I flinched […]

Replace a Toilet Seat in Under 10 Minutes

My toilet seat had been loose for a year. It shifted every time I sat down. I just got used […]

Clean Paint Brushes So They Last for Years

I have thrown away at least six paint brushes that could have been saved. I would finish painting, leave the […]