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This Old House
Keith Pandolfi |
Appliance Insurance A home warranty can cover the cost of repairing or replacing old appliances and mechanical systems that start to fail. Just make sure you know what you're getting.   |
Popular Mechanics
November 14, 2008
Kevin Hall |
10 Treehouse Engineering Feats for Weekend Lounging Some of the world's best treehouse designers opened up about how they do their jobs and share pictures of their favorite designs. |
Popular Mechanics
November 14, 2008
Joseph Truini |
10 Circular Saw Secrets: DIY GUY Circular saws aren't just woodcutting tools. When fitted with the proper blade, the saw can also saw through various types of metal and masonry. |
This Old House
Mark Schaub |
Good Wood Fires A chimney expert offers tips on how to prep your fireplace for its busy season. |
Popular Mechanics
November 11, 2008 |
5 Quick Fixes for Hang-ups with Nuts, Bolts, Screws and Nails Tightening a loose wood screw... Removing a stubborn engine nut... Removing a painted-over screw... Hiding popped nails... Pulling a headless nail... etc. |
Science News
November 3, 2008
Janet Raloff |
From Aerators To Rust -- New Lead Risks Aerators cap the ends of most drinking-water faucets. Unless you're cleaning them out regularly, you might be developing a toxic mini gravel field that your drinking water passes through. |
Popular Mechanics
November 7, 2008
Joseph Truini |
4 Tips for Hiring Contractors (and 10 Ways to Avoid Scammers): DIY Guy How to avoid sleazy or shady tactics, check the construction work, check the paperwork, and check the bills. |
Popular Mechanics
December 2008 |
20 Minute Solutions: Quick Home Fixes, Upgrades and Instant Organizers Jazz up your kitchen... Quiet doors and hinges... Freshen your bath... etc. |
Popular Mechanics
November 2008
Roy Berendsohn |
How To Refinish Hardwood Floors With Water-Based Finishes: Homeowner's Clinic Can a homeowner handle the job? Definitely. |
Popular Mechanics
November 4, 2008 |
10 Quick Fixes: Improvise with Time-Saving Tool Tips The pros know it's often the simplest household item that can make an existing tool work better -- or substitute in a pinch for a more expensive piece of equipment you might only use once in a lifetime. |
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