My bathtub drain had been getting slower for months: the water-still-pooling-around-your-feet-when-you-finish-showering kind of slow. Between regular showers, dog baths, and my beard trimmings, that drain was processing a lot of hair. I live in a 1960s house with original cast iron drain pipes. That detail matters, because it eliminated half the solutions I found online …
Starting a new home improvement project is an exciting way to upgrade your living space. You do not need a professional workshop to get great results on your own. Most beginners find that having the right tools makes every task easier and safer to finish. Learning about basic gear helps you avoid common mistakes and …
I set a hot casserole dish on our dining table without a trivet. One time. The white ring it left behind stared at me for a week before I did anything about it. I’ve fixed dozens of heat stains over the years on everything from dining tables to nightstands to a coffee table my wife’s …
Finding the right rodent exclusion company versus doing it myself is a problem I never want to undertake again. As I found myself quickly inundated with all the horrors that come with a rat infestation, I began a breakneck paced search to find a company to help deal with the mess and perform rodent exclusion …
Whether you are looking for a roof replacement or repairing an existing roof, these are some questions to ask a roofer before making your decision on who to hire. These are 20+ things to find out, where applicable, to help choose the right roofing contractor for your home. Things to Know As You Find a …
This raised bed update is sponsored by Miracle-Gro. Three years ago, I decided to build three really cool looking raised beds for my garden. These would be unlike anything I have ever done before. I went for not only function, but style. You can check out my original post and DIY guide here for my Metal …
I bought a 1960s Sacramento home and spent the first two years learning exactly how expensive “I’ll get to it later” really is. A $40 water heater flush I kept postponing turned into a $1,200 emergency replacement. Key Takeaways Cold weather disclosure: I live in Sacramento. This means the winters are pretty mild. Any advice …
I decided to try buying a budget fixed gear road bike online. I bought a bike off of Amazon and documented the process for anyone else interested in exploring buying a fixed gear bike online. I’ve had the same bicycle since I was 16. The hybrid mountain/road bike had suited my needs and careless riding …
I have put together this guide on properly caring for leather shoes and boots and improved upon it each winter. I love well-made leather boots and look at them as something to own for many, many years. I buy them with the intent to care for and repair, and hopefully, never throw away. While primarily …
This is my DIY guide on how to build a metal raised garden bed. I walk you through every step of the way with my own experience to help create your own beautiful raised bed garden, merging function and beauty, especially with my passion for gardening and growing my own food. After days of deliberation …