Take out the papers and the trash...ummm take out the trash? Grrr, don't you hate when the trash bag gets stuck in the trash can? No worries, I have an easy fix that will make taking out the trash a much easier chore. It may sound a little crazy, but it involves drilling … [Read more...]
Day 15 – Use Good Wall Anchors
Curtain rods, towel bars, and other wall mounted accessories are relatively easy to hang. The trick is securing them to a stud so they can hold up to the abuse. But, how often have you found that you don't have a stud where you want it mounted? Probably 98% of the time, … [Read more...]
Day 14 – Non-Toxic Drain Opener
A clogged tub or sink is an inevitable situation for any homeowner. Before you reach for the toxic drain cleaner, try this easy and inexpensive Non-Toxic Drain Opener. All you need is a box of baking soda and cheap white vinegar. Day 14: Non-Toxic Drain Opener Remove … [Read more...]
Day 12 – Protecting Spigots from Frozen Burst Pipes
Winter is coming and this year I want to help you protect your home from a burst pipe because it froze. Much like your water pipes (which should have foam insulation sleeves on them,) it's important to protect your spigot on the outside of your house from … [Read more...]
Day 11 – Easy Clean Up Paint Tray Liner
I love to paint rooms! It's one of those meditative tasks that leaves you with instant gratification when you are done. But, I don't like the clean up afterwards. Several years ago I came up with an Easy Clean Up Paint Tray Liner that costs next to nothing! All you need are … [Read more...]
Day 9 – Easy Tricks to Remove Wall Scuffs
Do you have a ghost in your house? I do! Want to know how I know? Because we have scuffs that magically appear on the walls. It doesn't bother me because I know a few easy tricks for removing wall scuffs. Day 10: Easy Tricks for Removing Wall Scuffs My number one tool in my … [Read more...]
Day 9 – Replace Water Lines with Braided Metal Hoses
Welcome to Day 9 of my 31 Days of Handy Home Fixes. Would you believe that a burst water line can cause tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage to your home? It's true! If one of your water supply lines is not braided metal, you could be putting your home in danger of a … [Read more...]
Day 8 – Replace Foil or Plastic Flexible Dryer Duct Hoses
Welcome to Day 8 of my 31 Days of Handy Home Fixes. Today I have a VERY IMPORTANT tip to prevent a fire from starting in your laundry room. I'm going to show you how to replace your flexible foil or plastic dryer vent duct with a much safer semi-rigid ductwork. Before we go any … [Read more...]
Day 7 – Clean Out Your Dryer Vent Duct
Welcome to Day 7 of my 31 Days of Handy Home Fixes. We're sticking with the laundry room theme for a few days. Today I have a tip to help protect your home from a fire. Cleaning out your dryer vent duct is an extremely important home maintenance task. The good news is that you … [Read more...]
Day 6 – Keep Your HE Washer Funk Free
Welcome to Day 6 of my 31 Days of Handy Home Fixes. So you finally upgraded to an HE washer. You have to be careful because if you don't take care of it you'll have a stinky funky mess. Funky music = good. Funky washer = bad! The HE washers (front load especially) are air tight, … [Read more...]
Day 5 – Add Weather Stripping to Doors and Windows
Welcome to Day 5 of my 31 Days of Handy Home Fixes. Winter is fast approaching and now is a good time to assess your doors and windows. Do you feel a draft by your window when the wind kicks up outside? Can you see daylight seeping through your door? If you answered yes to … [Read more...]
Day 4 – Removing a Stripped (or Painted) Screw
Welcome to Day 4 of my 31 Days of Handy Home Fixes. What happens when you strip a screw head just enough that the screwdriver won't get a good grip? Or the screw has been painted over so many times that you can't get the screwdriver head in the hole? Ahhh, well, I have two quick … [Read more...]
Day 3 – Fixing a Stripped Hole in Wood
Welcome to Day 3 of my 31 Days of Handy Home Fixes. Have you ever tightened a screw 1,485 times before you finally admit that the hole is stripped? Procrastinate fixing that stripped hole no more! Grab some wood glue and tooth picks and we'll fix that hole in a jiffy. Day 3. … [Read more...]
Day 2 – Fixing a Sticking Door
Welcome to Day 2 of my 31 Days of Handy Home Fixes. Today I'm going to show you a tip for fixing a rubbing or sticking door. Day 2. Fixing a Sticking Door Do you have a door in your home that rubs on the frame or gets stuck certain times of year? Our bathroom door used to stick … [Read more...]
31 Days of Handy Home Fixes – Day 1 – Protect from Water Leaks
Welcome to Day 1 of my 31 Days of Handy Home Fixes. I am always amazed at how a great house can fall into disrepair. This doesn't have to happen. Each day you can learn a quick fix for your home. For the entire month of October I'll be bringing you tips and fixes you can do to … [Read more...]