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Understanding the Different Parts of a Bathtub
I have a wife and two daughters, all with long hair. I’ve also spent decades working in the plumbing industry, so I’m the one called upon when the bathtub drain gets clogged. Due to all that long hair, it happens quite often. If you’re anything like me, you’ll try anything to keep the drains clear while avoiding leaks.
The Eleven Percent: Valerie Adams, Automotive Mechanic
This FH series introduces readers to a few of the women who make up 11 percent of the construction workforce in the United States, spotlighting stories of their careers in the field. Know someone we should feature? Email us here: 11 percent. Valerie Adams started working on cars nearly three...
A Guide to Helical Piers
Here’s a scenario no homeowner wants to face: Sticking windows and doors or cracks in the walls that suggest foundation problems. Closer inspection reveals settling soil and erosion have undermined the foundation, leading to cracked concrete and/or foundation piers and footings that lean. Now what?. One increasingly common solution,...
I Tried the EGO Cordless Two-Stage Snow Blower and I’m Sold on this Snow Clearing Beast
Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Some of us love winter and some of us not so much. Regardless of your preference for the white stuff that falls from the sky, there’s a chore that most of us will agree is less than desirable—clearing snow from paths, sidewalks and driveways. If you’re like me, you see the snow and think, “I’ll bang out that snow clearing in oh, say, 20 minutes.” Then 45 minutes later you’re still at it while the snow is sticking to the shovel, your back is hurting and often more snow is falling. Fear not snow-clearing warriors, help is on the way. Read on for my EGO snow blower review.
How To Save a Pet-Stained Hardwood Floor
We brought a floor with 100 years of pet pee stains back to life, even though the pros said it was a lost cause. Here's how we did it. We were nearing the end of a total house renovation when we finally got to the wood floor in the living room. We were excited about redoing this one, the only original floor left in this 100-year-old house.
Do Dishwashers Use Up Your Homes’ Hot Water?
All brands of dishwashers need really hot water to work their best. In my 30 years of appliance repair, I’ve seen many dishwashers not cleaning well and not melting the soap because the water wasn’t heating properly. The 120-degree water from your home’s water heater generally isn’t hot...
Nolah Mattress Review: The Evolution Bed Is a Side Sleeper’s Dream
Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. As a Shopping Editor, it is quite literally my job to connect readers with life-changing products. And while the best vacuum cleaners make chores a breeze and a super-cozy sectional takes movie nights to the next level, few products make or break your day like a mattress.
Understanding the Different Parts of a Furnace
A time may come when the majority of U.S. homeowners use heat pumps to heat and cool their homes, but we’re not there yet. According to Elements, in 2020 more than half of U.S. homes had forced-air furnaces. Of the more than half a million homes built that year, 83% were equipped with furnaces. So chances are good your home probably has a furnace. If so, it’s a vital piece of equipment you need to understand.
Why Is Your Dishwasher Leaking From the Bottom of the Door?
As an appliance repair technician with more than three decades of experience, I’ve seen many dishwashers that eventually leak from the bottom corners of the door. I love receiving this repair request. It’s almost always caused by the same problem, and I can fix it within 10 minutes with a few supplies.
What New Construction Pros Need to Know About Customer Relationship Management
Customer management is vital for businesses of all kinds. Good management means more sales, more customers and better profits. Poor management means you’ll be out of business in no time. This fact is so important that a subset of Software-as-a-Service known as Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is largely seen...
The Best Hiking Gear, According to a Hiking Enthusiast and Coach
I hike several times a week, and I'm sharing the best hiking gear in my closet. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. From the best hiking boots to the best camping storage boxes, outdoor gear is in my blood....
Tips for Soldering Copper Pipe
Intimidated by the thought of soldering copper pipe? We've got a collection of pro tips to help out at every step of the process. Soldering copper pipe is a tremendously useful DIY skill. It can help you remodel a kitchen, save the day with a quick water line repair, or even let you build metal accents for the yard.
How To Replace the Battery Terminals in Your Car
If your car cranks over slowly or the battery terminals are corroded or cracked, it's time to replace the terminal ends. Over my 50 years in the auto repair industry, I've repaired hundreds, if not thousands, of battery cable terminals. But one particularly troublesome situation stands out. Once while I...
I Tried the AirHood Portable Kitchen Air Cleaner and It’s Life Changing
Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. As a food and recipe writer and cookbook author, I spend plenty of time in my apartment kitchen. With its relatively small footprint and minimal ventilation, my apartment gets overwhelmed by smoke when I cook (shocker). And the range hood I have installed above my stove is all but worthless when it comes to sucking up grease and steam.
How To Build a Bar At Home
A home bar sounds like a more difficult project than it is. Here we explain the process with the help of DIYers who did it successfully. There’s more than one way to build a bar, as DIYers Mike Kinross, Jason Meeks, John Solis, Dean Peacock and Roger Dunning can attest. You can do the job with lots of different materials. I have the good fortune to live in a redwood forest, so my material of choice is redwood.
Why You Should Test Your Car’s Fluids
Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Car fluids protect, clean, lubricate and absorb the vibration of thousands of moving parts. Testing the condition of all these fluids can ensure years of trouble-free driving, instead of expensive repairs or inconvenient breakdowns.
10 Poisonous Plants You Might Have Around Your Home and Yard
From sago palms to milkweed, there are toxic plants all around us. But they're not all monsters. Here's how to live with them safely. What To Do if a Child or Pet Eats a Poisonous Plant. We invite plants from all over the world into our homes and gardens. But...
How To Grow Your Construction Business’s Digital Footprint
Marketing gurus have been preaching the importance of a web presence for two decades now. Most industries have been quick to set up websites and Twitter (now X) accounts. The construction industry, on the other hand, has been painfully slow to take the advice. Fortunately, it’s easier than ever to...
8 Most Popular Interior Design Styles You Should Know
Looking to find your new home style? Check out this list of today's hottest trends. Maximalism has been around as long as people have decorated their bodies and homes, but it’s having a big, bold moment now. Trends swing on a pendulum. Over the last few years, minimalism has...
What Is Paint Correction and How Does It Work?
During the years I worked as a spray finisher, I focused mainly on furniture. But I had several opportunities to apply my skills to automotive finishing and detailing. You don’t need to be handy with a spray gun to do color corrections, but it does require the patience every quality finisher brings to their craft.
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