Wondering where you can learn how to tape and mud drywall? If you want to do your own home repairs and/or remodeling projects, knowing how to tape and mud is a good skill to have. You can watch lots of videos but you also need …
Caulking Windows Inside and Outside
Caulking windows is one of the best ways to stop drafts in your home. Most homeowners associate caulking with sinks and bathtubs because you see these fixtures daily and replace their caulking more often. Caulking windows is equally important but they're typically part of a larger painting project, …
Installing Wood Floors: DIY Mistakes
There's nothing more wonderful or luxurious than wood flooring in a home. The look is classic and, if treated properly, your wood floor will probably be the last flooring choice you will ever have to make. But there are more than a few hazards to selecting the right flooring and flooring installers. …
How to Clean a Dryer Vent
It's winter, we've had the house in Arizona for two years now so it was time to clean the dryer vent. What should have been an easy project has turned into a mess and I'm not happy about it. All I had planned to write about in this blog post was how to clean a dryer vent. Instead I feel like I'm …
29 Ways to Stay Warm Indoors During the Winter
There are many things to love about winter but living in a cold house isn't one of them. Everyone has ideas to help you stay warm during the winter. For fun, I decided to gather these ideas into a list to show you more creative ways to stay comfortable this winter. Yes, there are a few of the usual …
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Save Money & Bubble Wrap Windows
When you realize there's a draft coming from your windows, you might think about new windows or storm windows if you have older, wooden windows. These are the traditional solutions to reducing unwanted air flow, to stop cold air from outside getting into your home. New windows are the right long …