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Are your floors putting a little too much spring in your step? The only good bouncy floor is the inflatable building at a kid’s birthday party! If you notice a springy bounce when you cross the floor, it’s time to learn about fixing a bouncy floor. I contacted...

7 Ways to Fix a Bouncy Floor

Bare concrete foundation walls can look bad, especially if not screened by bushes and shrubs. However, there are several good ways to dress them up and add insulation at the same time. Foundation insulation panels are one good-looking option. Insulation Technique for Termite-free Areas. Foam insulation panels are available in...

What Can You Do to Hide Bare Foundation Walls on Your House?

When fate dealt me a one-two punch one afternoon, a ladder stabilizer saved my life. I was rebuilding soffits and fascias three stories up on my 40-foot, fully extended ladder. As I juggled tools and lumber, rising winds began buffeting the ladder. It wiggled and jiggled but withstood the gusts, thanks to the stabilizer. Then, in a Keystone cop-like maneuver, my partner accidentally banged a 1×10 across the bottom of the ladder. It shuddered even more but stayed put. Without the stabilizer, that ladder and I would have slid off the gable wall and crashed to the ground.

How Do You Make a Ladder Sturdier?

Richmond, VA

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Since purchasing our home at the start of 2020, we’ve spent countless weekends sprucing it up with various professional remodels and DIY projects. From knocking down walls to painting staircases, no room was left untouched. Four years into the never-ending renovation of our 1980s home, it was finally time to update the floors in my home office—an open-air loft with high ceilings and dormer windows—with the help of LL Flooring.

LL Flooring Review: Our Thoughts on Quality, Install and Features

With summer outdoor activities in full swing, everyone’s looking for ways to keep mosquitoes, flies and other pests at bay — and Irish Spring soap is a perennial trending solution. In this YouTube video, the host places a bar on the porch, rubs it on doors and tables, puts grated flakes in various locations and dissolves it in water to spray plants and her own skin.

Does Irish Spring Soap Really Keep Mosquitoes Away? Experts Weigh In

We’ve all done it — overtightened an oil filter so much that it’s a bear to remove. If you think you can remove it by jamming a long screwdriver through the can and twisting, think again. The screwdriver will just rip the can open, and you’ll be drenched in oil. When you’re done dealing with that mess, the filter will still be stuck, and you’ll be even more frustrated.

Remove a Stubborn Oil Filter with This Genius Hack

Maryland State

If you’re looking into handling the upkeep of your wooden furnishings yourself, you may be looking for a sealant that you can apply easily. Polyurethane is a very common varnish choice, as it comes in multiple types and, according to manufacturers like Behr, it can “enhance the look and color of your wood surface.” But what is polyurethane, and is it waterproof?

Is Polyurethane Waterproof?

Flies are a nuisance when enjoying outdoor spaces for a barbecue, birthday party or eating dinner al fresco. With warmer weather ahead, learn how to keep the flies away with this popular Pine-Sol hack making the rounds on TikTok. What is the Pine-Sol Hack for Keeping Flies Away?. Mix Pine-Sol...

Will This Pine-Sol TikTok Hack Really Keep Flies Away From Your Porch?

You shut the door, but it doesn’t latch, or you have to lift the handle to get it to latch. This problem is getting on your nerves—why not spend five minutes fixing it? The first thing you should try is tightening the screws in both the handle and the striker plate. If the door still doesn’t catch, try the following steps.

Door Won’t Latch? Here’s an Easy Fix

Electrical outlets and switches on exterior walls can leak a lot of cold outside air into the house. Add up all the outlets in the average house, and you can experience some serious heat loss, which makes it worth spending 10 minutes per outlet plugging the holes. Before you start,...

Save Money On Your Utility Bills By Filling Gaps Around Electrical Outlets

Baltimore, MD

Polyurethane is a very common varnish that offers a protective coating to your wooden surfaces. There are two main types: oil-based and water-based. Nick O’Keefe, the owner of Oak City Coatings, LLC, explains that water-based polyurethane goes on clear, while oil-based polyurethane has an amber tint to it. Read on to find out if you can put polyurethane over paint.

Can You Put Polyurethane Over Paint? Everything to Know

Recalls are never fun. As a consumer, whenever a recall is announced, it’s vital to check to see if any of the products you own are on the list. If they are, it’s important to follow the steps laid out by the manufacturer to return, repair, or replace them and keep you and your family safe. On June 5, Kawasaki Motors USA announced a recall of certain engines in their lawn and garden equipment.

Kawasaki Motors Recalls 70,000 Engines Due to Fire Hazard

Enjoying an outdoor space comes with a few risks, like being bitten by mosquitos or getting caught in bad weather. A screened-in porch, however, offers the best of both worlds. You can enjoy a cool breeze without worrying about bugs or being exposed to too much sun. Do you think...

9 Cozy Screened-In Porch Ideas

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Ever since I moved away from California, I’ve missed having a swimming pool in the backyard. Lounging in the water was my strategy for surviving the sweltering summers. It also created happy memories that I fondly remember today.

Intex Above-Ground Pool Review: Installation, Pros and Cons

Pennsylvania State

Whether you need to fit pavers together or trim up a patio, it could very well require cutting concrete with a saw. It’s a physically demanding job, but it can be manageable if you choose the correct tools and practice key techniques. If you’re embarking on a concrete project,...

How To Cut Concrete

Ensure that your wall-mounted objects stay in place – follow these expert tips on how to install drywall anchors properly. Never struggle with wall mounting again! Our guide on how to use drywall anchors covers various types for secure, long-lasting results. Tools Required. Drill bits. Drill/driver. Hammer. Needle-nose pliers.

How To Use Drywall Anchors

Have a broken light but don't know why it doesn't work? Get to the bottom of it! Follow these tips on how to fix a light that just stopped working. If it’s Halloween, a flickering light bulb is a great decoration, but otherwise, it’s a minor annoyance. There could be several different causes, so while it’s often an easy fix, you need to do some troubleshooting to find the source of the issue. We’ll walk you through some of the most common causes and how to fix them.

6 Ways to Fix a Flickering Light Bulb

Garbage disposal units are handy, hygienic tools for getting rid of food scraps in your sink. However, the experts will tell you that avoidable operator errors regularly cause machine malfunctions. I contacted a licensed plumber and leading unit manufacturer for their top garbage disposal tips. Following their guidance can keep your system stink- and clog-free for years.

Are You Using Your Garbage Disposal Correctly? Here’s the Deal

In my home, we get our water from a deep well, and—as is often the case with well water—it’s hard. Ever since I learned how to install a water softener from a local plumber, we’ve had a welcome respite from the problems hard water causes around the house.

How Does a Water Softener Work? All Your Questions, Answered

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3 Ways to Fix a Rattling Door

Spring nights are made for open windows and great sleep. But if your interior doors are out of adjustment, they’ll rattle every time the breeze kicks...

3 Ways to Fix a Rattling Door

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