May 25, 2013
5:16 p.m.
All winter long, your car took a beating. There was salt; there was sand; there was that time you accidentally drove into a snow bank. Liquids are now dripping from your car's underside onto your driveway, and they're not water. Rings of shiny...
May 25, 2013
5:16 p.m.
Your kitchen cabinets are exposed to grease, dirt, finger prints, sticky stuff, and the occasional projectile meatball. Ouch. That kind of stinks, because you paid a lot for them, right? I mean even if your kitchen doesn't look like this one.....
May 24, 2013
5:17 p.m.
1. DIY Embellished Garden Lamp
2. DIY Patio Bottle Star
3. DIY Junk Mirror
4. Planting Doorknobs
5. Marbles Embedded in Fencing
6. DIY Glowing Garden Gazing Ball
7. This is a bowling ball covered in pennies.
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May 24, 2013
5:17 p.m.
Fun fact #1: Cicadas have emerged and swarmed Staten Island, NY. Exterminators have perhaps their biggest project ever. Will the cicada infestation of 2013 be worse for Staten Island residents than the 2011 wild turkey infestation?
Fun fac...
May 23, 2013
5:22 p.m.
Garage doors are the largest moving part of your house. They need consistent maintenance in order to function quietly and properly. The following basic DIY garage door maintenance tasks can be performed as needed, or once every three months.
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May 23, 2013
5:22 p.m.
Q. Paint peels off of my wood siding. It seems like I have to paint it every few years. Is this normal?
A. Yes, it is normal for paint to peel off of wood siding. Painted wood siding requires yearly maintenance. Cleaning your painted wood sid...
May 22, 2013
12:01 a.m.
I'm all for being a considerate summertime neighbor. Being mindful of how much noise one produces and inviting the neighbors to an occasional barbecue at your place are nice ways to increase the peace in one's neighborhood.
But what if you...
May 22, 2013
5:22 p.m.
White picket pallet fence: Hometalk member Allison House turned ordinary pallets into fence pickets (white, natch). It's a down-home DIY take on a classic style.
An arbor elevates a white picket fence: A Saint Joseph, Missouri contractor ...
May 22, 2013
5:22 p.m.
Hello, Midwesterners, and anyone else who is looking at the prospect of rebuilding a flooded home. I will outline the process of rebuilding a flooded home in this article, and I will direct you to resources for information, building materials,...
May 19, 2013
12:01 a.m.
Weatherizing a home to reduce energy usage and maximize savings is something homeowners think about in cold weather. The fact is, energy efficiency is just as important during summer months, and simple improvements can make a big difference in...
