Installing a new toilet is a lot easier than it looks. But there are still a few possible ‘gotchas’ to watch out for. It takes a bit of muscle and some care, but is a very straightforward project.
First, ensure that all water supply to the toilet is turned off. In many homes this can be [...]

If you live anywhere outside a major urban center, there are probably rabbits not far away. Even in cities bordered by small fields, these animals find a way to survive. One way they do it is to invade gardens and lawns of the homeowners nearby.
Cute as they are, rabbits can chew bare holes in [...]

Water is amazing. It would take a thick chemistry book to describe all the possible elements and compounds that can combine with it. Over time it will dissolve nearly anything but glass and a few specialty materials. Fortunately, there is a small subset of them that are found in most typical water supplies. Knowing a [...]

Installing a new kitchen sink is not the most difficult do-it-yourself home project. But it will take all day, usually. Take it step by step and you can’t go wrong.
First, you’ll have to disconnect any and all attachments to the sink except possibly the faucet, unless you plan to re-use it.
Before that can be done [...]

There are as many methods for unclogging drains as there are recipes for chocolate cake. And it’s a good thing, too, because a clogged drain isn’t just an inconvenience. Clogged drains can contribute to a burst pipe in winter by giving no route to relieve the pressure. They smell, they’re unsightly and – not least, [...]

With the return of warmer weather, homeowners often plan home improvement projects and many look for ways to do them with minimal impact on the environment.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating and cooling account for 44 percent of the average home’s total energy use. Replacing old and leaky windows with energy efficient models [...]

These days most garbage disposal unit installations are really replacements. Fortunately, that requires only simple tools and a little bit of guidance.
Garbage disposals are actually attached to the sink by a flange. The pipes attached provide some support, but are mainly for inputing and flushing out water. So, the key step is to undo the [...]

The only way to keep deer at bay is with a good fence.
It will surprise some people, but deer are not limited to forests. In many areas of the Northwest, the South, the Northeast and elsewhere they are often found in urban settings. Provided they’re not molested, they’ll happily live a lifetime in neighborhoods [...]

Picket fences are not only traditional, they have a classic style that lends beauty to a lawn or garden. Kits are available, but they’re also very easy to make from scratch. Not only do you end up with a look that is just what you want, you gain the pride of having built it [...]

Over the past 20 years many people have moved farther and farther from traditional suburban neighborhoods. As they do, properties tend to be larger and farther apart from one another. At a certain stage, many homeowners begin to consider having their own horses. Old hands know the joys and challenges involved in fencing a [...]