It's been a decade since we bought our front loading HE washer and I've managed to keep it smelling clean for 10 years! With just three simple steps, you too can banish the funky, mildew, and moldy smelling clothes washer.How to Keep Your HE Clothes Washer Mold Free for 10+ … [Read more...]
How to Install a New Window
Installing new windows on your home isn’t rocket science, but it is recommended that you have some construction experience before tackling this project. If you have the skills, the install should only take an hour or less. Today I'll show you How to Install a New Construction … [Read more...]
Do You Need New Windows? Things to Consider Before You Buy
You've decided it's time to replace your windows (or you are building a house and need to order new windows.) Deciding which windows to purchase can be an overwhelming process. I'm here to help. Do You Need New Windows? Things to Consider Before You BuyRecently, I found … [Read more...]
What You Need in Your Disaster Preparedness Emergency Kit
Let's take a few minutes to learn What You Need in Your Disaster Preparedness Emergency Kit. It might save your life! What You Need in Your Disaster Preparedness Emergency Kit Intense weather patterns are becoming much more common. Sadly it's becoming a new normal. Are you … [Read more...]
How is Drywall Made and What is Purple Drywall?
How is Drywall Made and What is Purple Drywall?Watching how drywall is made may sound akin to watching paint dry, but let me tell you that couldn't be further from the truth! It is a very cool process to observe! Plus, I'm about to rock your world by sharing how Purple … [Read more...]
Exterior Paint Color Scheme at Saving Etta
Exterior Paint Color Scheme at Saving EttaThings are moving along on the house. I know I owe you another Saving Etta chapter. Please know it's on my to do list. The past two weeks have been absolutely insane. My electrician, plumber, and HVAC contractors have been putting in … [Read more...]
How to Hire Great Contractors and the Questions You Need to Ask
How to Hire Great Contractors and Questions You Need to Ask Hiring a great contractor can be a tough task. The actual experience can be so paralyzing that some people ultimately give up on their dreams of a renovated space. I have a good friend who felt completely overwhelmed by … [Read more...]
How to Repair a Dishwasher
How to Repair a Dishwasher: Control Panel The holidays are here and your kitchen will surely be getting a work out! Now is NOT the time for your dishwasher to break. Recently we found ourselves with a non-functional dishwasher. The control panel buttons stopped working and … [Read more...]
Top Tips for Improving Your Indoor Air Quality
Top Tips for Improving Your Indoor Air Quality Have you ever asked yourself if those persistent cold and allergy symptoms could be caused by your house? Sick houses and the horror stories of chronic health symptoms are all over the news. If you've ever wondered if your house is … [Read more...]
How to Replace a Grill Igniter
How to Replace a Gas Grill Igniter Nothing beats using a gas grill to make a quick, delicious dinner! However, when the electric igniter no longer works, you may be tempted to throw up your hands and buy a new grill (or cook inside forever more.) WHOA! Before you go to extremes, … [Read more...]
How to Replace Refrigerator Water Filters
How to Replace Refrigerator Water Filters You just got a new refrigerator (or maybe you've owned this one for several months.) Is it time to replace your refrigerator water filter? Great, all you need is a new water filter and two minutes and I'll show you How to Replace Your … [Read more...]
How to Get Your Car Ready for Winter
How to Get Your Car Ready for Winter If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, you're probably enjoying the crisp fall weather before winter brings cold, snow and ice. Will you be ready when it arrives? More importantly, will your car be ready for winter? With a few simple checks … [Read more...]
21 Tips to Make Your Home Winter Ready
21 Tips to Make Your Home Winter Ready Are you ready for winter? I know, I know, fall just arrived. But, there's no time like fall to get your home ready for the cold of winter. The seasons seem to pass us by in a flash. The warm nights making s'mores and catching fireflies are … [Read more...]
How to Safely Use and Store a Generator
When storms threaten your power, do you have a generator to keep you comfortable and save your food from spoiling? I've contemplated buying a generator before each major storm threat, but they are usually sold out by the time I make it to the store. When Briggs & Stratton … [Read more...]
Install Cabinet Handles the Easy Way
After installing my fair share of cabinet knobs and handles over the years, I've made my own templates out of cardboard or scrap wood. But, after trying this new gadget, I can honestly say this is how you too can Install Cabinet Handles the Easy Way.I was given the Kreg … [Read more...]
Two Ways to Fix a Screw that’s Too Long
Have you ever put new knobs on a cabinet only to find out that the screw is too long. It's a pain for sure. That little project that you thought would take a few minutes is now going to require a trip to the hardware store — or will it. Not today! I have a tutorial to show you … [Read more...]