Primers perfectly smoothen the surface for painting jobs, sealing in all unwanted pores and fibers. For this flexible function, primers are a DIY enthusiast’s best friend! You will often find yourself using wood and drywall primers for household painting projects.…
It’s time to mow the lawn. You get the lawnmower out—a Craftsman lawn mower that’s served you well. But on this particular day, you just can’t seem to get it to start. What could be wrong? If that’s what you’re…
If you’re planning on doing some construction around your home, you’ll likely be doing some work with drywall. To do the best job, you need to know how to hang it properly, including where it should hang in relation to…
If you’re installing new drywall and cabinets, a common question is whether or not you have to paint the entire wall. After all, if the cabinets will cover the wall anyway, can’t you leave that part bare? We’ve checked with…
Puncturing a copper pipe during a home remodeling project can lead to disastrous results. Take the time to locate the plumbing system behind a wall to avoid expensive mishaps. But how can you detect copper pipes in walls? Can you…
Substituting the connections of your current kitchen faucet or tap with copper pipes can promote different advantages. The metal is quite resistant to corrosion, promoting long-term use. But what is the process to change your kitchen faucet to have copper…
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Copper is a good choice for pipes because the material has rust- and corrosion-resisting properties. But this material can tarnish and look dull over time, leading to reduced aesthetics. Now you’re wondering how to maintain the shininess of your copper…
Water can cause all sorts of problems if allowed to pool around your foundation. From leaks to deterioration, these are all issues you’ll want to avoid. So, what should you do to keep water away from your foundation? Well, we’ve…
If you’ve seen the crime shows where they scan the room with a black light to look for evidence a suspect might have left behind, you may be wondering what else a black light can show on the carpet. Well,…
Because wood is a natural material derived from trees, you may come across knotholes in wood flooring. If you were wondering if you can correct this aesthetic flaw, there are solutions. We researched the best ways to fill in knotholes…
Do you own a home with a private well? Having a well can bring up many questions like; what if my well pump doesn’t have a pressure tank? Knowing the ins and outs of your well and the equipment attached…
Do you live in Texas? Maybe you’re hoping to move there soon. Either way, you’ve likely heard that Texans have major foundation problems. We did extensive research to find out if there are any preventative measures you can take to…
Craftsman is a reliable name brand in power tools, but that doesn’t mean they can’t malfunction or break. You are probably wondering whether or not Craftsman has a warranty for its power tools. Look no further. We have researched all…
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Big or small, cracks in your wall are a fair reason for you to be concerned. You’ve probably wondered why your drywall is cracking, what the possible causes are, how worried you should be, and if it’s something you can…
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Wood is considered one of the best flooring material options because of its longevity and low need for maintenance. However, there are many different types of wood flooring available on the market. But, to determine the perfect product for your…
Say you’re using one of your Craftsman battery-operated power tools, it ran out of juice, and your only backup battery with charge is a DeWalt battery. Can you use this battery? Or what if the reverse happened? You have come…
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Moles travel by burrowing tunnels underground, and you’ve likely seen the destruction they can cause to your yard. So, it’s no surprise you might be questioning whether they can cause issues for your home’s foundation. Well, if you’re wondering whether…
Well pumps help deliver water from your freshly-dug well into your home. If you want a well to work as effectively as possible, though, you need to install the right kind of pump. How far can the average well pump…
If you’re planning to have a retaining wall constructed on your property, it is best to know how far it should be from your house foundation. We’ve done the research for you and here’s what experts have to say. A…
For many of us, we take access to fresh water when needed for granted. But for those in more rural areas, there’s often a dependence on a well and pump system to get clean water. With these well systems, however,…
A well is a convenient, money-saving water source that many choose to install on their property, but as with all additions to a home, it comes with its own set of responsibilities. One of these is regularly maintaining the well…
Hardwood flooring is a desirable and often more expensive option for homes. Because hardwood flooring is a beautiful investment into your home’s appearance and value, you may wonder how long wood flooring lasts? We researched common types of wood for…
There are many reasons that a homeowner may choose to install a private well, but when one relies on this for their water, there can be issues that arise with the well’s equipment, including its pump. Like all plumbing mishaps,…
A home can be tastefully and beautifully formatted in every other way, but if there is a high, concrete foundation showing, that could easily ruin its exterior appearance. So, you may be looking for some out-of-the-box, beautiful ways to cover…
Preventing damage to your home’s foundation is probably one of the most important things you can do to preserve the structural integrity of your home. So, if you have large trees or a lot of bamboo near your home, you…
Building your dream home can be a long process. One of the most important parts of this new construction is the foundation upon which the home sits. The foundation plays a crucial part in keeping the home stable. After months…
Many homes are serviced by their own private well. Though owning a well may come with special challenges, it also means that you can have real control over your water quality! You may be wondering if your well pump has…
A gap in your home’s foundation is a serious structural issue that you should address as soon as possible. Not only can the gap become more prominent over time, but it can also make your home more susceptible to water…
Your well pump is the mechanism allowing you to get water from your well to the places it needs to be. If you just moved into a house with a well pump, or are thinking about installing one, you probably…
If you live out in the country or just a more rural area that doesn’t have a city water supply, you’ll likely have to get your water from a well system. In order for the well to supply water to…