Maintenance and Repair

Dishwashers are one of the most heavily used household items but also one of the most misunderstood. Apply your DIY skills and with a...

When a floor or subfloor is built-up around a toilet, the toilet flange must also be raised to achieve a proper seal. Shortcuts such as...

The most difficult and potentially dangerous part of renovating a bathroom is removing the old tub. A built-in cast-iron tub can create...

It seems that there is no consensus in the proper way to deep clean carpets. What we do know is that a vacuum cleaner won’t do the...

If you are into woodworking or just want to refinish a favorite piece, this article regarding color theory when applied to stains and dyes...

Here’s a DIY video from Expert Village that shows you how to adjust your ceiling fan so it no longer wobbles. An out of tune ceiling...

Gutters require regular maintenance and upkeep and should be checked at the end of fall and the beginning of summer and sometimes more...

Back in March we introduced Biopaver, a living pavement solution which some architects have reproduced by filling 12-inch holes in the...

Expert Village has a series of home do-it-yourself videos that are available on their website and also through Youtube.com. Here’s a...

A recent storm blew some roof shingles off our friend’s house in Denver. To avoid water damage those shingles need to be replaced...

If you’re tired of the dust and maintenance of a gravel driveway you may want to consider paving your driveway. Concrete can stain...