House and Components
A house is much more than just a collection of rooms. Here’s everything that goes into making your house a home.
14 Expenses New Homeowners Waste Money On
It's easy for new homeowners to spend money on things they shouldn't. Make sure you steer clear of these unnecessary new homeowner expenses.
20 Tips and Tools That Make House Demolition Simple
Demolition shouldn't be a haphazard job, especially for the professionals. These tips and tools will make your residential remodeling and...
How to Control Dust and Keep Things Clean on the Job
Learn how to control dust, clean up efficiently, and prevent big messes from accumulating on the jobsite.
Worm Drive Circular Saw vs Direct Drive: Which One’s Best for You?
Learn about the differences between a worm drive circular saw and a direct drive circular saw, and determine which one...
How to Upgrade Your Bathroom Vanity
A fresh new look for your bathroom.
7 Genius Tips and Tricks for Working With Extension Cords
You can't get much done on a jobsite without extension cords. These field-tested tips for storing and using those cords...
15 Things Home Inspectors Wish You Knew
These things home inspectors wish you knew can help sellers prepare for a home sale and make buyers aware of...
6 Home Problems Inspectors Hate to See
Reuben Saltzman, president of Structure Tech in Minnesota, identifies potential home problems and what to do about them.
10-Minute House Repair and Home Maintenance Tips
Simple fixes to household headaches that take 10 minutes or less — these home repairs are quick and easy.
Pro Plumbers Use These Tricks For Picking The Right Garbage Disposal
Choosing the right disposal can be tricky especially when you want to make your clients happy. The more you know...
6 Garbage Disposal Myths Debunked
Your garbage disposal is one of your most important kitchen appliances. In fact, nothing does the daily grind quite like...
How to Use a Drain Bladder to Blast Any Sink Clog
Learn how to use a drain bladder to quickly, easily and affordably clear the toughest sink clogs.
What to Know About Drain Bladders
Learn how a drain bladder can easily and inexpensively blast away the toughest clogs.
Cordless Circular Saw Buying Guide
Find out which circular saw is best suited for you.
How to Unclog a Bathtub Drain Without Chemicals
Simply fish out the sticky hair that clogs most drains
How to Unclog a Bathroom Sink Drain Without Chemicals
Unclog your bathroom sink without using chemicals.
How to Unclog a Kitchen Sink
With two simple tools—a plunger and a drain snake—you can clear 95 percent of your stopped-up drain problems .
How to Fix a Seized Engine
Sitting idle can cause an engine to seize. Learn how to free it and get your vehicle running again.
Do You Have to Run Water While Using the Garbage Disposal?
Chances are you already run water while operating your garbage disposal. But have you ever wondered if it really matters?
28 Handy Hints for Removing Hard-to-Remove Stuff
From scratches, clogged drains, stains, permanent marker and lots in between, we'll show you some of our proven methods for...
Companies That Stood the Test Of Time
According to Entrepreneur.com, about 25% of businesses fail in the first year and about 50% of them are kaput after five...
Find and Repair Hidden Plumbing Leaks
Find and fix minor drips before they cause major damage
Replace a Shower Drain From the Top
Use a special drain assembly to quickly and easily install a new drain from the top.
How to Unclog a Drain
Don't give up yet!
Tricks for Splicing Plastic Drain Pipe
Save time and trouble with Mission couplings
Unclog a Kitchen Sink
Get smelly, stopped-up drains running fast again
How to Eliminate Basement Odor and Sewer Smells
Stop sewer gas from entering the basement.
15 Things You Should Never Put Down Your Garbage Disposal
The modern garbage disposal has been a tremendous boon for homeowners and renters worldwide. It provides a quick and sanitary...
Fixing a Sewage Ejection Pump
Before you call a plumber, test for a bad switch. It's a $20 fix you can do yourself.
12 Plumbing Myths Busted
Sorry to burst your bubble, but you need to stop believing these 10 plumbing myths ASAP!