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5 Things You Must Know About Vermiculite
Vermiculite is a mineral that was used for insulation.
Seal Attic Air Leaks
If you’re about to add insulation to your attic and you’ve never heard the term “attic bypasses,” you’re missing the crucial part of insulating your attic. Attic bypasses are air leaks from your living space into your attic.
Leaf Blowers To The Rescue!
They can do many tedious tasks—fast
Viking Bench
Stylish seating, made from construction lumber!
How to Buy a Reliable Used Car
Cars and trucks have changed a lot over the last 10 years.
Before You Cut Your Landline...
7 reasons to think twice.
Why Choose Mineral Wool Insulation?
I’ve filled thousands of stud spaces with fiberglass batts over the years. So when I think insulation, I think fiberglass. But I recently tried a different type of insulation called “mineral wool.” Mineral wool has been around for decades, is widely used in Canada and Europe and is making a comeback in the United States. It’s made by melting down basalt stone and recycled slag from steel mills, then spinning it into fibre that can be formed into batts or boards. I did some research, talked to installers and filled a few walls with the stuff. Here’s my verdict: Mineral wool has some real advantages over the alternatives. If you have an insulation job coming up, I strongly recommend that you check it out.
working with self-leveling underlayment
whether you’re installing ceramic tile, laminate planks or carpet, self-leveling underlayment is a great choice for floors that are rough, uneven or out of level. and it’s the absolute best choice for tile installations over an in-floor heating system.
Stuff We Love
Our favorite DIY tools, materials + gear.
Workshop Storage Tips
7 inventive ways to organize your work space
The Well-Prepared Truck
Gotta-have items our editors carry everywhere
Handy Hints
Clever solutions from our readers
DIY Radon Testing & Remediation
Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that’s produced by decaying uranium. Radon is present in nearly all soils, and very low levels of radon gas are found in the air we breathe every day. Long-term exposure to high levels of radon trapped in your home can cause lung cancer.
Under-Bed Drawer Easy To Build— Even Easier To Fill!
This project is really just a box on rollers. What makes it unique is that it glides on appliance rollers instead of casters.
Sharpen A Lawn Mower Blade
You can sharpen a mower blade with a file, a rotary tool or a bench grinder, but an angle grinder makes it fast and easy.
How To Finance Home Improvement
When it’s time for major home improvement, most of us need to borrow.
Turning Your Home Into Cash With Airbnb
Joining the Airbnb revolution could help you generate revenue from a spare room, or from an apartment or house you don’t use much. “It’s been a great experience and very worthwhile,” says Sandra Shillington, a California-based Airbnb host since 2013 and the author of the hosting guidebook, Airbnb Toolbox. But is hosting right for you?
One-Day Storage Bench
Elegant outside, enormous space inside!
The Expanding Universe Of Foam
Expanding foam is magical stuff for sealing gaps and insulating hard-to reach areas. But it has unexpected uses too—it can protect fragile items and even replace concrete for setting posts. Here’s a rundown of various products and what they can do.
Backyard Swing
Easy enough for a beginner, comfortable enough for a long perch.
Instant Knife Rack
An easy-access organizer made from one board
Bull's Eye!
Score big points with your friends with this easy-to-build dartboard cabinet
Avoid Insurance Urprises
10 critical lessons most homeowners learn only after a claim
Home Smarts
The knowledge you need to be a better homeowner.
Perfect Patio Chairs
A classic design, reinvented for comfort and easy building
10 Things To Know About Car Leasing
Expert advice on repair, maintenance and gear.
Stuff We Love
Our favorite DIY tools, materials + gear.
Handy Hints
Clever solutions from our readers
Toilet Tune-ups
The toilet is arguably the most important seat in the house. If your toilet isn’t flushing well, don’t just live with it! You can probably fix the problem in less than 30 minutes. We’ve put together nine simple tips to help you get the best possible flush every time.
Home Smarts
The knowledge you need to be a better homeowner.