Kitchen remodeling is still one of the most popular home improvement projects, and it’s also one of the most expensive. You may not be able to afford to start from scratch, but there are several low-cost changes you can make to breathe new life into...

Removing unwanted and unpleasant odors in your house doesn’t mean you have to spray harsh chemicals everywhere …you just have to go to the source.  If you have carpet AND pets, chances are you’ve got some unwanted odors under foot. Here’s...

Do you ever get frustrated removing those stickers from new tools or appliances?  Take an electric heat gun, set it to “low,” and use it to warm up the sticker. Within just a few seconds, the heat will soften the adhesive and you’ll be able...

Gasoline is one of the most flammable – and dangerous - liquids around. Its vapors are completely invisible, very heavy, and can travel from room to room without anyone knowing. That's why you should never store gasoline in your basement or inside...

Small window air conditioner units overall are more efficient than they were a decade ago, but you want to take these things into account before you buy one. Listen to this week’s podcast to learn what to look for. Also on this episode: Repairing...

When you sit down on a toilet, the last thing you want is to rock from side-to-side.  In many cases, a simple plastic wedge placed under the toilet, followed by a bead of caulk around the base where the toilet meets the floor will solve the...

While a home’s crawl space can be home to a vast amount of spiders, bugs and other kinds of undesirable guests, it can also be an unwelcome source of moisture.  As ground moisture migrates upward, it can become trapped underneath the house...

Water is one of the single biggest enemies to a home - especially water produced from rain or melting snow.  Poor drainage around a home will cause soil to erode or swell around the foundation. Either situation can cause problems and create...

The time to start feeding the grass is early in the spring so that it will be really healthy by the time it gets really hot.  First, consider using an organic fertilizer to boost growth rather than a chemical mix. These products reduce the...

Finding the right way to border flower beds to keep the lawn from encroaching on them is a common problem.  The challenge is finding something flexible, effective and easy to work with... that doesn't cost a fortune.   Try recycling...