Peel and stick backsplash pros, cons and installation
A peel and stick backsplash is the right call when the wall is smooth, the budget is under a few […]
How a central AC unit is installed, step by step
A central AC changeout takes a two-person crew about 4 to 8 hours and runs $5,000 to $12,000 installed, with […]
How to care for a spider plant
A spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum, also sold as airplane plant or ribbon plant) stays healthy with bright indirect light, water […]
How to paint interior walls like a pro
A clean, streak-free paint job comes down to three things: a wall that’s actually ready for paint, the right roller […]
How to frame a doorway and size the rough opening
Frame a doorway by adding 2 inches to the door width and 2-1/2 inches to its height, then building that […]
How to lay bricks with mortar
To lay bricks with mortar, you spread a 3/8-inch bed of Type N mortar on a level footing, butter one […]
How to read a tape measure
You read a tape measure by finding the nearest whole inch to the left of your mark, then counting the […]
How to troubleshoot and repair a water softener
Most water softener failures come down to five things you can fix in an afternoon: a salt bridge, salt mush, […]
Tiny houses and prefab kit homes
A small house or tiny house arrives on your land one of five ways: a tiny house on wheels, a […]
How to seed a lawn
To seed the lawn, kill or clear what’s there, loosen and level the top 2 to 4 inches of soil, […]