DIY Home Improvement and Repair | Simple How To Do It Yourself Projects

Cicada Killer Wasp

My yard has recently been infested by the “747” of wasps. The Eastern cicada killer (a.k.a. cicada killer wasp) is the largest wasp in North America. So naturally, when one [...]

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Nominal Lumber Size Dimensions and Conversion Chart

In a way, it has always disturbed me that the lumber industry can’t come up with a simple format for measuring their product. Why can’t a 2×4 be just that, [...]

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Stop Dog Urine From Killing Grass

If you research ways to save your lawn from dog urine you may get a little discouraged. You will find many different approaches to solving the problem, but nothing that [...]

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How to Repair an Asphalt Driveway

Winter’s frost can wreak havoc on an asphalt driveway. With some regular maintenance, you can extend the life of your driveway and save a bundle in replacement costs. It is [...]

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Top 10 Reasons to Consider Building with Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF)

With the current interest in “being green,” Insulating Concrete Forms or, ICFs are quickly becoming a preferred building method. It’s a mainstream technique throughout Europe and gaining traction within the [...]

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How To Cut Down A Tree

Let me get straight to the most important aspect of cutting down trees… Safety. This is an extremely dangerous task. If you’re a novice at operating a chain saw and [...]

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Electrical Wiring and Circuit Capacity

If you plan on wiring an outlet or light fixture onto an existing electrical circuit you will have to determine if the circuit has enough capacity to handle the additional [...]

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Refinishing Hardwood Floors

Refinishing hardwood floors can be a dusty, time consuming chore, but can produce great returns on the sweat equity for “DIY”ers. Here is how you go about boosting that equity. [...]

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Nails per Pound

So you’re starting a new project. You’ve done the proper planning and have your materials list all figured out. Amongst all the other items on your list there are some [...]

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How to Cut a Laminate – Formica Countertop

Plastic laminate countertops are economical, durable, easy to clean, come in a wide variety of designs, and best of all are relatively simple to install yourself. Here are some tips [...]

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How To Find A Stud | Finding Wood Studs In A Finished Wall

Need to hang a heavy picture, or mount a shelf? Nailing or screwing your hanger into a wall stud will give you the best support, but how do you find [...]

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How to Scribe and Cut Irregular Shapes for a Perfect Fit

So, you need to cut the surface of an object so that it will butt up against the surface of another. Easier said than done when the surface you’re butting [...]

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How to Replace a Furnace Filter

If you have a forced air heating system you should periodically replace its furnace filter. You may be asking yourself, “What does he mean by a forced air heating system?” [...]

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Repair and Patch Drywall | How to Fix a Hole in Sheetrock

Did some of the guests get a little too rowdy at your last party? Accidents happen, and that’s why a little knowledge on how to easily repair holes in your [...]

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7 Reasons You Should Be Using L.E.D. Christmas Lights

I fully intended to decorate our Christmas tree this year with L.E.D. lights but got an added bonus when my wife saw The Home Depot’s recent advertisement. It offered a [...]

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Power Tools – A Buyer’s Guide to Making the Best Purchase

If you find yourself doing similar tasks repeatedly by hand, you may want to consider investing in a power tool that can get the job done quicker and with less [...]

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