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Popular Mechanics
January 2006
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Sticky doors... Good idea to remove snow from a ridge vent... Skylights more energy efficient than you think... Installing a water-channeling system beneath a deck... Home heartbeat... Nailmaster... Ready to roll... GE Silicone... etc.   |
Popular Mechanics
July 2006 |
Reader Project: Sidecar Because it was difficult to talk to his son during bike rides, this dad built a sidecar that lets his son ride next to him. |
Popular Mechanics
July 2008 |
DIY Home Inspector Checklist: 25 Places to Watch Not every home holds dangerous secrets -- yet more homeowners than ever could be facing unseen trouble. Follow this do-it-yourself guide for spotting trouble early. |
| This Old House |
No Less Than 52 Skills You Need to Survive Homeownership From pulling nails without denting trim to getting a big paint spill off your carpet -- fast fix-it advice when it's time for you to do your homeowning duty. |
Popular Mechanics
March 2006
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Sealing a leak around conduit in the foundation wall... Making a Kohler toilet flush properly... Insulate exposed oil supply lines in the winter?... Preventing water evaporation from toilets, sink traps and floor drains... Can a light-fixture dimmer switch be used for a ceiling fan?... etc. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
Building Blocks The Carlisle TV project gets a jump start on framing, thanks to floor, wall, and foundation panels. |
Popular Mechanics
July 28, 2009 |
Easy Storage Solutions and Choosing the Best Adhesive for the Job Fixes: shaky bookshelves; wardrobe with an ancient smell; peeling cabinetry... Six adhesives and what they're best used for... |
This Old House
Scott Gibson |
Living Down Under Most basements are little more than a place to cultivate cobwebs and store cans of paint. But they are an ideal place for the low-cost extra bedroom, family room or workout space you've always wanted. And as we show here, basements can be turned into any one of several living areas. |
This Old House
Sal Vaglica |
Break These Bad Homeowner Habits Bad homeowner habits could be undermining your house. Here's how to nip serial "oopses" in the bud -- and how to make them right |
Popular Mechanics
July 2005
Norman Becker, P.E. |
Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A A professional engineer solves readers' dilemmas ranging from tree-root patio bulge to bracing a floor joist under a toilet. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
Father Knows Best Not every new homeowner can get America's top contractor to stop by and offer advice. All the more reason to pay attention to what Kate Silva learned from her dad. |
Popular Mechanics
October 2008 |
100 Skills Every Man Should Know: The Instructions (With Videos!) From auto repair to outdoor survival skills to cooking, sewing, and using tools -- things men should know. |
Popular Mechanics
December 2008 |
20 Minute Solutions: Quick Home Fixes, Upgrades and Instant Organizers Jazz up your kitchen... Quiet doors and hinges... Freshen your bath... etc. |
This Old House
Don Best |
Coping With Catastrophe From burglaries to fires to trees falling on your house, how to handle five common household nightmares. |
Popular Mechanics
June 27, 2008
Joseph Truini |
5 Secrets to Building a Better Shed: DIY Guy When you have questions that have something to do with shed design, framing or siding options, consider these tricks of the trade. |
Popular Mechanics
May 2005
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Installing electrical boxes in existing spaces... Calculating square footage of a roof... Electric- or battery-operated sump pump?... Finding electrical switches for old houses... Re-routing dryer vents... Plus: subcompact garden tractors... Masking tape as a clamp... etc. |
Popular Mechanics
June 1998
Merle Henkenius |
Installing a Basement Egress Window Without an egress window in case of fire, regulations simply won't allow a basement bedroom. And because this ruling is fairly recent in many parts of the country, most existing basements were not built with egress windows. Thankfully, you needn't be restricted by your original basement... |
This Old House
James Glave |
Bracing for the Big One Here are 13 easy, affordable things you can do right now to protect your home and property from storm damage. |
This Old House
John D. Wagner |
Blacktop and Beyond Renewal and replacement options for the driveway that leads to your door. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2001 |
Bright Idea The range of outdoor lighting options runs from motion-sensing floodlights, to sodium-vapor yardlights, to low-voltage landscape lights and traditional lamp posts. Each meets a need, but it's the humble post light we'll focus on here... |
Popular Mechanics
June 18, 2008
Joseph Truini |
5 Household Tasks You Definitely Should Not Try Alone at Home When it comes to doing your own home repairs, there's a thin line between being fearless and foolish. |
This Old House
Josh Garskof |
Simple Kitchen Makeovers You don't have to start over to give your kitchen a face-lift. Here's a rundown of options for simple upgrades. |
Popular Mechanics
March 3, 2009 |
Roof Repair: How to Fix Leaks and Broken Shingles It's amazing how many small structural things can go wrong around your house. Whether it's the front-door lock that won't let you into your own home, or the cracked window that won't keep the cold out, small household problems can have a big effect. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
From the Ground Up: Foundations A foundation is forever - how to do it right. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
Cambridge Project House -- How to Pull Down a Wall General contractor Tom Silva and friends demonstrate how to take down an outdated carport by hand. |
Popular Mechanics
November 2009 |
How to Install a Plastic Laminate Backsplash Plastic laminate makes a great backsplash, but there are a few things to keep in mind. |
Popular Mechanics
January 1997 |
Installing A Sump Pump If you have water problems in your basement, the simplest solution may be to install a sump pump. |
This Old House
Katherine Moloney |
How to Choose a Pitched Roof If it's been a while since you had a home reroofed, you'll find some new products on the market, including many that suggest the look of costlier materials without the high price. |
Popular Mechanics
May 2006
Joseph Truini |
The DIY Guy: Sold! 10 Home-Selling Strategies Selling a home is just like any other project. You need the right techniques. Here's how to attract buyers and fetch the best price possible... Foolproof tree planting... Cut drywall faster... Liquid-Plumr Power Jet... |
This Old House
Jeanne Huber |
All About Concrete Pavers When it's time for a new driveway or poolside patio, this easy-to-install option is tough, cost-effective, and surprisingly handsome. |
This Old House
James Glave |
21 ways to save on your remodel Advice gleaned from dozens of industry pros on how you can wrestle your runaway renovation costs back down to earth. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
Fall Inspection Guide Five steps to giving your house a yearly checkup. |
Popular Mechanics
March 2007
Norman Becker |
Checklist: Basement Finishing, Waterproofing and De-Molding Before refinishing your basement, check to verify that none of the wall cavities or floor boards contain mold or moisture. |
This Old House
Curtis Rist |
Building a Safe Deck A deck can handle even the rowdiest gang of fraternity brothers as long as the beam that carries the floor joists is properly bolted to the side of the house. Unlike bolts, nails can pull out --- and without warning... |
This Old House
Tom Silva |
A Fresh Coat of Paint A good paint job protects the outside of your house like a thin, waterproof raincoat. |
AskMen.com
Michael Estrin |
How to Increase the Value of Your Home While the price of your home is largely determined by market conditions, there are steps you can take to maximize the value of your home. |
This Old House
Megan Baker |
Welcoming Front Porch for $688 A stenciled floor and punchy new door color give a dull exterior a fresh new look. |
Popular Mechanics
May 16, 2006 |
Reader Projects: Sheds Personal experiences building sheds for a variety of uses. |
This Old House
December 3, 2000
Scott Gibson |
Painting Kitchen Cabinets A fresh coat will bring your kitchen back to life without breaking your budget... |
This Old House
Don Vandervort |
Grand Openings The right door makes saving energy, improving security and enhancing the look of your home an open-and-shut case. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2008
Merle Henkenius |
Roof Repair Basics: How Your House Works Understanding how your roofing system works can help you talk knowledgeably with a contractor, or help you make buying decisions to do your own work. |
The Motley Fool
September 23, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Sometimes You Need a Pro Investors who don't have the skills, time, or confidence to manage their finances on their own would do well to seek a financial advisor. |
AskMen.com
Karl Richtenbacher |
How To: Paint Your Pad So you moved into your new, bigger bachelor pad. Congrats. Or maybe you're tired of plain ol' white on your walls and want to make your living space more exciting. Good on you. |
This Old House
October 7, 2000
Scott Gibson |
CounterPoints Everything you need to know to decide on your next countertop. |
This Old House
Elizabeth Lilly |
Deck Safety Checklist 7 signs that it's time to repair or replace your deck |
Popular Mechanics
March 2007
Karl Champley |
Top 7 Ways to Use Your Home's Wasted Space Clutter is an unloved side effect of modern life. Here's how to find more room -- and make peace with your stuff. |
This Old House
Leslie Plummer Clagett |
A New Generation of Garage Doors These aren't the garage doors you threw a ball against as a kid. |
Food Processing
January 2008
Dave Fusaro |
The Foundation of Your Plant Avoid problems with the right choice in flooring. |
This Old House
September 2006
Marjorie E. Gage |
Breezy Retreat How to cut costs on a new three-season porch: Build it from screen doors with panels that swap out for glass. |
Popular Mechanics
September 2008 |
Your 6-Step Action Plan to Brighter Closets How to install a 120-volt fixture in your dark closet |
