Local charities and donation centers appreciate your donations, but there are some items they just can’t take. What should you do with household hazardous waste, heavily worn items, mattresses, and other donation dilemmas? Local disposal...
Local charities and donation centers appreciate your donations, but there are some items they just can’t take. What should you do with household hazardous waste, heavily worn items, mattresses, and other donation dilemmas? Local disposal...
Soaking up to your chin in the swirling warm waters of a whirlpool tub is luxurious. But the jets can get dirty, so your tub requires regular maintenance to keep your baths clean and healthy....
Replacing or refinishing cabinets is part of most kitchen updates. Painting cabinets is a popular option these days that costs a fraction of replacing existing cabinets. You could hire someone to paint kitchen cabinets, but...
Hardwood floors have been installed in homes for centuries. No other floor has the enduring beauty and character of a fine hardwood floor. Today you have a variety of gorgeous hardwood floor options, including the...
As if you didn’t have enough household pests to deal with, along comes a creepy-crawly that eats your carpet and other fabrics. Carpet beetles are just as unwanted as roaches, spiders and ants. Here’s what...
When friends and family come to stay, you want to be a thoughtful host. This is especially true during the holidays. Here are some ways to make your overnight guests’ stay at your home the...
Nearly every homeowner faces an ant invasion at some point. A security system can protect your home from burglars, but an army of ants can be nearly as troubling and more difficult to guard against....
Accidents happen and may leave you with a hole, burn or permanent stain on your wall-to-wall carpet. Don’t despair! You can repair that carpet in seven steps, and the fix will be virtually invisible. Here’s...
If you think concrete couldn’t be more bland, think again. Today’s decorative concrete can be a design powerhouse. Take a look at these eye-catching examples. Floors that don’t bore Decorative concrete’s popularity has grown over...
As we shelter in place and socially distance because of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyday life goes on. Systems, appliances and devices in our homes break down and need repair. If a home service contractor or...
