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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
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. |
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
January 20, 2009 |
Door Repair 101: How to Fix a Squeaky Door Hinge, Gaps, and More It's amazing how many small structural things can go wrong around your house. |
This Old House
Josh Garskof |
Airtight Windows in 9 Steps Don't replace those drafty windows. Install weatherstripping and save a lot of money. |
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. |
Popular Mechanics
February 3, 2009 |
Quick Fixes for Front (and Sliding) Door Locks Advice for fixing locks to keep your home secure without calling a locksmith. |
This Old House
Roy Barnhart |
Fast Fix for a Stubborn Sash Tired of tugging open an obstinate double-hung window? Here's an easy way to fix it. |
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... |
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. |
Popular Mechanics
July 7, 2009 |
7 Easy Repairs for Broken Wood Furniture Should you repair it or throw it out? |
This Old House
Scott Gibson |
Installing a Window From waterproofing to insulating, Tom Silva's step-by-step guide to putting in a new window. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2009
Roy Berendsohn |
Window Theory: Seal Windows for a More Efficient Home There's a lot at stake when it comes to choosing, installing and sealing windows. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
Replacement Sashes Replacements are a good idea -- as long as the new windows are well-made and the old ones really need replacing. The first step is having a reputable contractor make that determination. |
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
Tom Silva |
A Fresh Coat of Paint A good paint job protects the outside of your house like a thin, waterproof raincoat. |
Popular Mechanics
July 2004
Bob Freudenberger |
Repairing Power Windows What are the typical power window problems? Simply stated: drag, a mechanical failure in the mechanism, or an electrical issue. |
This Old House
Thomas J. Baker |
Weathering the Storm A good storm window does the job of a replacement window, for a fraction of the cost |
This Old House
March 3, 2001
Joe Hurst-Wajszczuk |
The Secrets of Pro Painters Learn how to paint the interior of your home from six journeymen who reveal some of the things that make them so good at their craft.... |
Popular Mechanics
November 4, 2008 |
10 Quick Fixes: Improvise with Time-Saving Tool Tips The pros know it's often the simplest household item that can make an existing tool work better -- or substitute in a pinch for a more expensive piece of equipment you might only use once in a lifetime. |
| 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. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
From the Ground Up: Windows and Doors What makes a grand opening? Tom Silva explains how to choose and install windows and doors to make your home weather-tight. |
Popular Mechanics
September 2004 |
PM Tips & Hints Overpainting muntins on your multipane windows... Homemade wood filler... |
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
July 2009
Roy Berendsohn |
How to Choose the Right Knife for Drywall, Paint and Putty A roadmap for choosing the right implement |
Popular Mechanics
June 24, 2009 |
Quick DIY Fixes For Air Conditioners and Ceiling Fans With the fast pace of appliance innovations -- new styles, new features, and new price tags -- it's hard to make the judgment between fixing an older appliance and ditching it for a new unit. |
Popular Mechanics
January 6, 2009 |
Cheap Homemade Remedies to Clean Home Appliances How to remove caked-on dirt and more from the the grill, the microwave, the dishwasher, glass shower doors and other challenging surfaces. |
Popular Mechanics
July 22, 2009 |
8 Quick Fixes For Your Worn Out Table and Chairs Brilliant ideas that can work on any piece of furniture. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2000
Mike Allen |
Fixing Power Windows Fortunately, power windows are usually one of the more reliable systems on a late-model car. And diagnosis and repair are usually pretty straightforward... |
Popular Mechanics
January 2004
Mike Allen |
Removing Bumper Stickers, Window Tinting And Pinstripes Here are some tried-and-true, relatively simple but effective techniques. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
A Wall of Windows Goes Into the TOH Cambridge House Catch up on advances in home-window manufacturing. |
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. |
| This Old House |
19 Reader Tips That Save Time and Money Readers' best time-saving tricks, inventive problem-solvers, and ingenious discoveries are presented. |
This Old House
Megan Baker |
Fast Fixes for Floor Scratches Minimize the signs of wear and tear with these easy repairs. |
This Old House
Erica Sanders |
The Silent Treatment Taking the squeak out of wood floors... |
The Motley Fool
October 30, 2007
John Rosevear |
Hold In That Hot Air! Winter's coming, and for many of us it's accompanied by the annual knot of concern over high home heating costs. Winterize your home now for big savings. |
Popular Mechanics
January 11, 2005
Neal Barrett |
Hold The Starch Learn how to fix a dent in a piece of wood. |
This Old House
Leslie Plummer Clagett |
Windows of Opportunity Nothing can so radically revitalize your home as installing new windows... |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
Taking a Look at Windows They're the most expensive feature in a house -- here's how to get the most for your money. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2009 |
How to Build a Wooden Window Box for Flowers (With Plans!) A lush window box spilling blooms can boost curb appeal in ways that a new paint job or reseeded lawn don't quite equal. |
This Old House
Duo Dickinson |
Light, Views, and Air Unfortunately, the power of windows is often most evident when the size, type, or location is miscalculated. So be sure to apply these three rules when you're choosing new windows. |
| National Gardening |
Easy Cold Frames A cold frame can extend your greens season no matter what part of the country you live in. Cold frames are basically little houses where greens can have a head start in spring and extra growing time in the fall and early winter. |
This Old House
Fran J. Donegan |
Clear Choices for Windows A buyer's guide to materials, styles and money-saving options |
U.S. CPSC
August 25, 2009 |
Pella Recalls Casement Windows Due to Impact Hazard The hinge can break, causing the window sash to fall out, posing a risk of injury to persons beneath the window. |
PC Magazine
February 14, 2007 |
Herding Wandering Windows Problems with resizing windows. |
