Toilets account for a quarter of the water used in the average home. Older toilets use up to five gallons of water per flush, three times that of newer models.  But, if you’ve priced the new water saving toilets you know you‘ll have to spend...

It was a common practice to use materials that contained asbestos in them in home construction prior to the mid-to-late 1970’s. There are very specific guidelines for asbestos removal, however, according to the EPA, it is also perfectly safe to...

Johanna Carr from Maryland wants to add an attached garage to her home. A stacked stone-block retaining wall runs along the side of her house, and she’s wondering if she can build a new wall up against it. Listen to learn the solution! Also on this...

Replacing a faulty water heater is both expensive and aggravating, but you can extend the life of your water heater life by draining the tank and flushing away sediment at least once a year.  Here's all you do: For electric heaters, turn off the...

Solar water heating systems are a great way to reduce energy use and save money on utility bills. These systems allow you to take advantage of the sun’s natural heat and transfer it to the water in your home. Solar water heating systems won’t...

Whether it’s a burst pipe or a roof leak, you wind up with an ugly water stain on the wall or ceiling. While there are some good stain-blocking paints on the market, they don’t always work as well as you think. As the coat of paint dries, the...

Kids love to help with home improvement projects, but it’s often a challenge finding something that will catch their attention and suit their skills. So try this one on for size.  Make your own customized stepping stones for a pathway or garden...

Lots of homeowners dream of using that extra space in the basement for a game room, a home theater or entertaining space… but it’s important to correct any moisture issues first.  In other words, stop the leaks before you make...

If replacing an ugly bathtub isn’t in your budget, try painting it with a do-it-yourself refinishing kit. The prep work might be grueling, but the payoff is worth it! Listen to this week's podcast for more details. Also on this episode: Fixing...

When the screws that hold a door hinge in place get loose, you notice it pretty quickly. The door rattles and doesn’t close the way it should….so you break out a screwdriver and fix the problem…you think. But because these screws are holding the...