Moving into a new house? You’re going to need some basic tools for small home projects! Here’s the list of tools that I recommend. They’re the ones I’ve used the most — after moving into my first home. This home tool kit list is my housewarming gift to you.
Fixing Things
Looking for some household repair instructions? We've got answers to your questions about fixing things around your house. From DIY appliance repairs to how to fix your gutters, we've got you covered. Here are some step-by-step repair guides and lists of tools everyone should have on hand for fixing things.
7 Essential Garden Tools You Need For Easy Gardening
I’ve been gardening for years and couldn’t survive without these 7 handy garden tools. Here’s what they are & what they cost. Info every beginning gardener needs!
Got Window Fogging Issues In Your House? (Me Too) Here’s The Best Window Condensation Fix I’ve Found
Window fogging in our house was driving me crazy – until I found the humidity levels in our home were too high. A dehumidifier and some Damp Rid turned out to be the best window condensation fix!
Make Your House Gutters Work Better In The Winter: 5 Ways To Prevent Ice Dams & Roof Ice Melt
Snow & ice can wreak havoc on your house gutters. See how to strengthen gutters to withstand even the harshest winter storms. No more ice dams & roof melt!
Should You Buy A Home Warranty Or Home Appliance Warranty? See What’s Covered & How Much It Costs
Buying a home warranty or appliance warranty to protect the systems & appliances in your house? Our friends rave about theirs! I’ve listed the pros & cons.
Shower Curtain Cling: Why Your Shower Curtain Blows In When You’re Showering & How To Stop It!
See why shower curtains blow in & stick to you while showering… scientifically speaking. Plus how to stop a shower curtain from blowing in once & for all!
DIY Fiberglass Tub Repair: Tips For Fixing A Scratched Or Cracked Bathtub/Shower
Is your fiberglass tub scratched or cracked? If done properly, a fiberglass repair can look as good as new and should provide many years of trouble-free service. Here’s how to repair a scratched or cracked fiberglass tub.
DIY Home Security: A Burglar’s 3 Main Targets And How You Can Avoid Being One Of Them
Do you fall into one of these 3 groups? If you’re a renter, a single parent, or a recent victim of a burglary, then here are some extra precautions that you need to take to avoid being targeted by burglars.
Drywall Tools 101: How To Fix Drywall With Spackle vs Joint Compound
If you’re about to undertake your first DIY project that involves installing or replacing drywall, then your biggest question is probably which of these you should be using: Spackle or Joint Compound. Here’s what you need to know about how to fix drywall using those 2 materials.
Home Wallpaper Removal Tips That Work (…DON’T Paint Over It!)
There are far better options than painting over wallpaper. Here’s how to remove stubborn wallpaper yourself.
Tankless Water Heater Cost, Pros & Cons, And Installation Tips
Tankless water heaters cost 3 times more than conventional hot water heaters to buy and install, so you’re probably wondering if they are really worth it or not. Following are the pros & cons and details about the cost and installation of tankless water heaters.
Garage Door Opener Repair: What To Do When Your Garage Door Opener Stops Working
If your garage door opener stopped working, here’s how to find replacement garage door remotes, plus info about garage door remote batteries and reprogram your garage door opener system.
Before You Hire A Home Repair Handyman… 9 Things You Need To Know!
Here’s what you need to know if you’re thinking of hiring a handyman for household repairs.
6 Ways To Have Efficient Hot Water ~ Energy-Efficient Hot Water Heaters
In addition to tankless water heaters, there are a number of other ways you can have more efficient and cheaper hot water in your home. Here are 5 more alternatives that are worth considering.
Whole House Surge Protectors vs Power Strip Surge Protectors
Most power strip surge protectors provide the minimum level of protection for everyday household items. But is that really enough protection for your home electronics and appliances? Are power strips the best way to protect your things from lightning strikes and sudden jolts of electricity? The fact is, you might want to consider a whole house surge protector. Here’s why.
Things You Should Know Before Converting Your Swimming Pool From Chlorine To A Salt Water System
See how a swimming pool that’s been converted to a salt water system, rather than a chlorinated system, fares after 3 years. You might be surprised!
How To Choose A Ladder: Wood, Fiberglass & Aluminum Ladders Compared
Odds are, you may keep one or two ladders around. But with so many different styles, what’s the best ladder for your needs? How, exactly, do you go about choosing the RIGHT ladder anyway?
How To Do A Home Energy Audit Yourself
An energy audit can save you 5% to 30% on heating bills each year. That’s a savings of up to $1,000 per winter! And you don’t have to hire someone to come in and do an energy audit on your home; you can do it yourself! Here’s how to do your own home energy audit.
How To Drain A Water Heater (…And Fill It Too)
You should drain your water heater once or twice a year, otherwise sediment will collect in your water heater — resulting in less hot water and a less efficient water heater. Here’s how to drain and fill your water heater.
How To Insulate Your Water Heater
There is one very simple thing you can do to help save on your energy bills each month: insulate your water heater! Here’s how to insulate your water heater, using step-by-step instructions.
Moisture Levels Inside Your Home: How To Tell If You Need A Humidifier Or A Dehumidifier
If you are experiencing dry skin, cracked lips, itchy eyes, or you are getting shocked every time you walk across the carpet, then chances are you don’t have enough moisture in the air and you might benefit from a humidifier. If rooms in your home feel stuffy, you have rotting wood, or wet stains on the walls or ceilings, then you might benefit from a dehumidifier.
When It Pays To Hire A Professional For Home Repairs & Home Projects And When It’s Better To Do It Yourself
In the end, doing everything yourself will usually cost more — in terms of money, wasted time, and errors due to inexperience. Tackling too many DIY projects will also cost you in terms of the amount of time you could have spent with your family and the time you could have spent taking care of yourself.
My Old Dishwasher Runs Like New Again… After Cleaning Out All That Gunk!
This isn’t the first time that I’ve had to clean out all of the gunk and food from the rear basket of our dishwasher. The first time, I was thrilled that this process actually solved our dishwasher crisis after water started backing up in the dishwasher itself. THIS time, there was no water backing up… just a bunch of food and grime built up which was making our dishwasher run poorly.
Instead Of Patch Perfect, We Like Scotts PatchMaster Tall Fescue Seed Mix
Last year, we seeded some bare spots in our yard with Scott’s PatchMaster Seed Mix. It worked so well that this year, we decided to use it to cover a much larger area. Here’s why we chose Scott’s Patch Master Grass Seed Mix instead of Patch Perfect.
How To Fix A Dripping Toilet For Less Than $5 …No Tools Required!
Here’s how we fixed our leaky toilets by replacing the toilet flappers. Replacement toilet flappers cost less than $5 apiece and no tools are required to do this job!
