JosephMar 5, 20192 minTree Planting Tips and TechniquesYou wouldn’t think there’d be much to know about planting a tree, right? Dig a hole, drop in the tree (branches pointing up), shovel in t...
JosephSep 26, 20182 minHow to Secure a Dishwasher to a Granite CountertopWhen a dishwasher is installed, it must be secured in place to prevent it from sliding around or shifting out of position. Now, that's no...
JosephAug 27, 20185 minSump Pump: Q&AI admit that discussing sump pumps incites only slightly more excitement than an evening with a life insurance agent. However, if you’ve ...
JosephAug 26, 20184 minCircular Saw Tips: Cutting Plywood The venerable circular saw is one of the most indispensable woodcutting tool ever invented. Its combination of power, speed, depth-of-cut...
JosephAug 3, 20183 minClearing Common Sink ClogsIf you live in a home long enough, sooner or later you’ll have to deal with a clogged sink. There’s simply no way to avoid it. Most clogs...
JosephJul 31, 20183 minElectronic Deadbolts: Superior SecurityThere’s no escaping the ever-expanding world of smart technology. From cellular phones and wireless speakers to interactive refrigerators...
JosephJul 31, 20185 minWhy You Might Need a Water SoftenerWhen searching for a new home, most prospective buyers are willing to compromise—a little—except when it comes to water quality. Safe, he...
JosephJun 12, 20182 minQuick Fix for Leaky A/C SystemsThe most common complaint homeowners have about their central air-conditioning system is water leaks. In fact, nearly 90% of all central-...
JosephJun 7, 20182 minLandscape Lighting BasicsLandscape lighting is an effective way to enhance the nighttime curb appeal of your home, while also adding a measure of safety and secur...
JosephJun 2, 20184 minSwimming Pool Fences: Keeping Kids SafeIn thousands of neighborhoods all across the country, summer doesn’t officially commence until backyard swimming pools open for the seaso...
JosephMay 9, 20186 minTop 5 Decking OptionsIf you’re thinking about either building a new wood deck or remodeling an existing deck, then you may have noticed your choice in decking...
JosephMay 8, 20184 minWhen NOT to Do-it-Yourself I’ve spend more than 30 years writing about DIY projects with the goal of empowering people to become more self-reliant, and encouraging ...
JosephMay 4, 20183 minMoney-Saving Ways to Stay Cool This SummerThere’s a perfect summer storm brewing, and it’s going to dramatically increase the cost of keeping your home cool. First, many parts of ...
JosephMay 3, 20183 minBay Window vs. Bow Window: For Your Viewing PleasureMost homeowners can tell a double-hung window from a casement window, and some even know the slight distinction between a hopper window a...
JosephMay 3, 20182 minBrushless Motors DefinedIf you’ve shopped for power tools lately you may have noticed that many manufacturers are now touting a feature known as, a brushless mot...
JosephApr 16, 20182 minHow to Remove a Cast-Iron TubMy neighbor is remodeling his bathroom and he called recently to ask if I could help him remove an old cast-iron bathtub. The tub was too...
JosephApr 11, 20182 minSeptic Tank SurpriseI love being surprised as much as anyone, but I was recently reminded that not all surprises are good. In fact, sometimes they stink, fig...
JosephApr 10, 20185 minTop 10 DIY Shed-Building TipsIf you’ve got clutter clogging up your garage—and who doesn’t—then perhaps it’s time to build an outdoor storage shed. A separate outbuil...
JosephMar 30, 20183 minWhy You Need a Hammer-DrillIf you’re an active do-it-yourselfer, you probably already own a cordless drill/driver. So, you might be wondering why in the world would...
JosephMar 30, 20183 minKeeping Bambi at Bay: Best Deer-Resistant Plants When we first moved from manic midtown Manhattan to the serenity of rural Litchfield County, Connecticut, my wife and I were immediately ...