Installing handles is an excellent “aging in place” project for older homeowners who have a hard time grasping knobs. With a significant portion of seniors suffering from ailments such as arthritis, small round shaped cabinet knobs can be a challenge (or even painful) to use. Cabinets without any pulls (no…

There are many home projects that require additional tools. It is commonly thought that you need to have a stud finder in order to find a stud in your drywall. But not all homeowners own a stud finder, and probably don’t need one often enough to justify the purchase. Here…

There are many home projects that require additional tools. It is commonly thought that you need to have a stud finder in order to find a stud in your drywall. But not all homeowners own a stud finder, and probably don’t need one often enough to justify the purchase. Here…

Getting out of the bathtub or shower can be a difficult thing for some of us. According to a recent study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, more than 43,000 children 18 years and younger in the United States…

Drip drop, drip drop. A leaky faucet is an annoying problem that will only get worse. Fortunately this is a problem that can be inexpensive to fix. Before you get started here are a few troubleshooting tips: Know what type of faucet you have Determine the severity of the leak…

Think you know how to prepare a deck for stain? You don’t want to make assumptions here… Or that beautifully stained deck you have in your head could turn into a hot mess on your porch, requiring far more work to fix than it would have taken to complete proper…

Does the sound of slamming doors have you banging your head against the wall? Nix the noise by installing door stops. Installing door bumpers is nothing fancy or new, but it is sanity and wall saving. The options have evolved over the years and a wide array of solutions are…

Whether you’re upgrading the interior of your current home or in the process of finalizing the details of your new build, you’ll need to make a number of decisions regarding fixtures and finishes. While your choice of wall colors or drawer pulls may only have aesthetic value, other elements can…

Changing up your home’s lighting can be an easy and inexpensive way to transform the look of your spaces. If you’re ready for some fresh ideas, here are some enlightening suggestions! Safety First! Before you begin, it’s important to make sure ceiling lighting upgrades and other electrical projects are handled with extreme…

If you just bought a house, you may be shocked to discover it doesn’t have gutters. How did you overlook this during the inspection? Now you’re left with the task of installing gutters and downspouts. Depending on the size of your house, a full-blown gutter installation could cost several thousand…