How to repair a stone walkway damaged by water and tree roots
There are a choice of solutions for repairing a walkway, ranging from a DIY path to professionally installed hardscaping.
What to do about white painted floors that are starting to yellow
The best way to keep white painted floors clean is to be very, very gentle.
Will retaining walls deteriorate quickly if they’re made of wood?
How long can you expect a retaining wall made from wood to last? Three years or 30?
How to get residue, mineral deposits off coffee pots
Coffee pot cleaners come in two "flavors": acidic and alkaline. Here's how to tell which you need.
Restoring a century-old stair rail that has been broken for years
How to find a specialist who can make a damaged stair railing look like new.
How to fix a squeaky floor without ripping out the tiles
There are a couple ways to fix a squeaking floor that don't involve removing the flooring.
How to replace a cracked pane of glass in a decades-old door
It's fairly easy to remove the molding from a door, replace the glass and then reinstall the molding. But it takes careful, slow work.
Switching from brass to brushed nickel hardware? You can paint hinges to match
You may save some money and labor by painting your hinges rather than buying new ones.
How to fix up vintage Trex decking: Paint or stain it
Uncapped composite decking can be painted or stained to restore its former beauty.
How to deal with gunk and fill the gaps in an old hardwood floor
Tips for cleaning and filling old hardwood flooring without losing any of the character.