Handy Tips
Navigate the world of DIY with essential safety gear that protects you from injury; discover what every DIYer should own to ensure a safe experience.
Handy Tips
Navigate the world of siding materials, comparing vinyl, wood, and fiber cement to find the perfect fit for your home; discover which option reigns supreme.
Handy Tips
Master ladder safety to prevent accidents during home repairs, but are you aware of the hidden hazards that could put you at risk?
Handy Tips
Having your chainsaw chain break or snap, or come loose is not just inconvenient. It is also incredibly dangerous. But what causes a chainsaw chain to come apart so abruptly? Chainsaw chains can break and snap due to improper use and maintenance, using a poor-quality chain, and incorrectly assembled chain parts. The breakage usually happens […]
Handy Tips
You might think that all water heaters are the same, but that’s not the case. When choosing a new water heater, you have several options, each with its own set of benefits and drawbacks. Storage tank water heaters are the most common, offering a ready supply of hot water, but they can be inefficient. Tankless […]
Outdoor
White smoke coming from your generator can sometimes be alarming. But the emission might not even be that serious and has quick and easy fixes. Sometimes, it might not even be a problem at all, but what should you do if your generator is blowing white smoke? If your generator is blowing white smoke, the […]
Fixing and Upgrades
Some people have a misconception that paving slabs are immovable objects, but this is not the case. Instead, paving slabs shift and move as they settle into their final position in the ground. This can cause several problems for homeowners who want to stay on top of maintenance needs. Your paving slabs may move due […]
Handy Tips
Choosing the wrong water heater size could leave you either scalding in a sea of hot water or shivering under a cold shower, so getting it right is essential. When deciding on the size of your water heater, you need to take into account several key factors. For starters, your household size and the number […]
Handy Tips
Drilling is not without complications, and one of the most frequent is the drill bit sliding. This is generally not a drill fault, and therefore is a simple repair. How can you prevent this from happening? Your drill bit keeps slipping because the chuck is worn out and cannot hold the drill locked in place. […]
Handy Tips
Ideally, a good hammer drill will create holes in brick easily. With the right tools and correct technique, it should take only a little pressure and only a matter of seconds for a perfect pilot hole. If you’re encountering resistance, it’s time to look at your hammer drill and hole-drilling approach. Your hammer won’t go […]