| Similar Articles |
|---|
 |
Popular Mechanics
February 2006
Joseph Truini |
Fast Fixes 14 shortcut repairs to keep your house in shape, and 9 tips to avoid needing repairs in the first place.   |
This Old House
Erica Sanders |
The Silent Treatment Taking the squeak out of wood floors... |
Popular Mechanics
February 24, 2009 |
6 Household Tips To Keep Handrails, Counters and Baseboards Together 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. |
Popular Mechanics
February 6, 2009
Joseph Truini |
18 Uses for an old Favorite, the Utility Knife: DIY Guy Don't cut that tool short. It has more utility than you might think. |
This Old House
Tim Snyder |
Hanging Kitchen Cabinets Cabinets hung the right way become the solid centerpiece of a kitchen... |
Popular Mechanics
March 2007
Joseph Truini |
How to Build a Hardwood Floor This Weekend Step-by-step instructions for installing a DIY-friendly floating floor. |
Popular Mechanics
July 7, 2009 |
7 Easy Repairs for Broken Wood Furniture Should you repair it or throw it out? |
| This Old House |
Screwdriver Dos and Don'ts Master carpenter Norm Abram's techniques for screwdrivers. |
This Old House
Norm Abram |
All About Bits Master Carpenter Norm Abram offers these techniques for using drill bits. |
Popular Mechanics
February 17, 2009 |
7 Fast Fixes for Scratched, Burnt and Squeaky Floors Here are some tips for fixing floor blisters and scuffs, burnt carpet and broken ceramic floor tiles. |
This Old House
Joseph Truini |
Sensational Ceiling Invest a little time and money, and you can turn the ceiling into the focal point of a room. Or, "remodel" an entire room simply by sprucing up a blank, boring ceiling... |
Popular Mechanics
November 2006
Neal Barrett |
Movable Feast A kitchen island design that combines harvest table charm with uptown style -- and the plans to make it. |
This Old House
Joseph Truini |
Installing a Ceiling Fan A step-by-step guide to putting in a versatile and stylish fixture |
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 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
Tom Silva |
Picking the Perfect Floor When choosing a new floor for your home, asking yourself a few key questions at the beginning can dramatically increase your satisfaction in the end... |
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. |
Popular Mechanics
August 2006
Neal Barrett |
Your Own Showroom Floor A few tools, some cleaner and finish are about all you need to turn a tired and dull wood floor into a showpiece. |
Popular Mechanics
April 3, 2009
Joseph Truini |
5 Do-it-Yourself Flooring Options Flooring alternatives are explored with the drawbacks and advantages of each. |
Popular Mechanics
February 10, 2009 |
Quick Fixes for Crumbling Walls Walls keep your house together, so don't let them fall apart! From wallpaper with bubbles to split wood siding, PM has easy solutions to make your walls look better, fast. |
Popular Mechanics
November 21, 2008
Joseph Truini |
5 Fast Lighting Upgrades: DIY Guy Under-cabinet task lighting... Recessed light fixture... Motion-sensor floodlight... Sconce lighting... Landscape pathway lights... |
Popular Mechanics
June 2007 |
How to Build a Garden Arbor: Simple DIY Woodworking Project We built this arch-top lattice with a few hundred dollars worth of cedar, deck screws and nails. |
| 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
July 2001
Neal Barrett |
Super Shed Indoor shelter for your outdoor tools... |
This Old House
Larry LeMasters |
Tight-Fitting Floor Boards A tip for laying tongue-and-groove flooring |
Popular Mechanics
June 2002
Joseph Truini |
Backyard Barn A Colonial-style storage shed that anyone can build. |
This Old House
Sal Vaglica |
All About Engineered Wood Floors It's a dead ringer for solid wood, faster to install, and less prone to moisture damage. Experts help you decide which high-tech, low-fuss boards are best for your application and style. |
Popular Mechanics
July 2009
Harry Sawyers |
The Science of Flooring: DIY Guide Advances in flooring technology have finally leveled the field. Here's a look at past and present. |
Home Toys
April 2005
Larry Holben |
Total Room Home Theater: What is is? Prior to installing a new home theater, consideration needs to be given to everything from the ground up starting with the floor. |
This Old House
Joseph Truini |
Fan Appreciation A step-by-step guide to installing a ceiling fan with light. |
This Old House
December 2007
Eileen McCluskey |
Retrofitting Radiant Heating Installing water-filled tubing underfoot to heat a room requires some creativity when the flooring's already in place, but it can be done. |
Popular Mechanics
August 2004 |
PM Tips & Hints Unfreezing frozen Allen screws and new uses for the old garden hose. |
Popular Mechanics
July 2007
Mike Allen |
How to Remove Stuck, Rusty Screws: Auto Clinic Phillips-head screws can be hard to turn because the driver just pops out. Gritty kitchen cleanser can make the bit grip better. |
Popular Mechanics
November 11, 2008 |
5 Quick Fixes for Hang-ups with Nuts, Bolts, Screws and Nails Tightening a loose wood screw... Removing a stubborn engine nut... Removing a painted-over screw... Hiding popped nails... Pulling a headless nail... etc. |
Popular Mechanics
May 2007
Norman Becker |
How to Bore Holes in I-Joists How to bore relatively large holes through I-joists to run refrigerant lines, pipes and ducts. |
Popular Mechanics
August 2002
Joseph Truini |
Build A Backyard Pool Deck New techniques to get the job done quick. |
Popular Mechanics
September 2000
Merle Henkenius |
Installing an Attic Fan You may not spend much time thinking about attic ventilation, but if you own your own home, you owe it to yourself to give the subject serious thought... |
This Old House
Tim Snyder |
Give Your Feet a Treat This electric floor-heating system is relatively easy to install, won't leak, and doesn't cost a lot to operate. It can be installed wherever warm floors are appreciated, especially in bathrooms, mudrooms and kitchens. |
This Old House
Hendley Badcock |
Cleaning Dos and Don'ts for a Painted Hardwood Floor A flooring expert offers tips for caring for your painted wood floor. |
Popular Mechanics
March 2007
Norman Becker, P.E. |
How to Repaint a Wood Floor When you should -- and shouldn't -- repaint a floor. |
| This Old House |
How to Repair Dog Damage to Wood Flooring Scratches and stains are the hallmarks of dog ownership. But you can fix the damage done -- and minimize the chance of future mishaps |
Popular Mechanics
October 2006
Norman Becker |
Waterlogged Tank Woes Well pump cycles very rapidly... Repointing the mortar joints in a brick chimney... Purchasing replacement carpet... Green stains around drains... etc. |
This Old House
March 5, 2000
Joseph Truini |
Beyond the Basic Floor One of the big advantages of laminate flooring is the ability to combine a wide variety of colors and patterns. Here's how. |
Popular Mechanics
March 2004
Merle Henkenius |
Groundskeeper A spacious storage shed that anyone can build. |
Popular Mechanics
September 2008 |
Your 6-Step Action Plan to Brighter Closets How to install a 120-volt fixture in your dark closet |
Popular Mechanics
December 2007 |
5 Simple Steps to a New Light Switch in 10 Minutes With a few specific tools, you can handle the job even if you've never done basic electrical work. Here's how it's done. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
Installing Recessed Lights How to add or update an elegant new fixture |
This Old House
Mark Feirer |
25 Years of Innovation: Wood Flooring A quarter-century of innovation has brought a wealth of woods, finishes, and engineered products. |
