It may seem like a small detail, but fresh caulking can brighten up your old bathtub or shower, in a flash. This is a fairly-easy, home-repair job, even for beginners. If you’d like to learn how to take better care ...
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Winter is made for curling up inside to watch a good movie or television show. And when you’re in hibernation mode, it’s nice to have a dedicated place for binge-watching. Here are some tips to create your very own theatre ...
Read More »The Great Christmas Tree Debate: Is It Better To Buy A Real Tree Or A Fake One?
By Warren Mabee Guest Writer It’s the holiday season again, and in the midst of making to-do lists and prepping for festive dinners, some people will once again ponder whether it is better for the environment to buy an artificial ...
Read More »How To Make A Do-It-Yourself Scrap Wood Christmas Tree
By The Fix.com Content Team Guest Writers One of the best parts of the holiday season is the decorations! While you may choose to buy your decorations at a store, we think there are no better decorations than the ones ...
Read More »Preparing Your Garden For Winter
By Christine McLaughlin Guest Writer In late summer and early fall, barbecues are still grilling, kids are still swimming, and the garden is in full glory. Preparing for the coming winter feels wrong for so many reasons, but if you ...
Read More »Ten Top Energy-Saving Tips To Help You Save Money In Your Home
Household bills can add up to a fortune every month if you’re not careful, and sometimes it can feel impossible to lower the cost of your power bill. We often hear the same energy-saving tips, over and over again: “turn ...
Read More »Indoor Gardening For Mindfulness: Bring The Sights And Scents Of A Garden Indoors
By Jodi Helmer Gardening Specialist Want to feel happier, more creative, less stressed, and more connected? Buy a houseplant. The National Gardening Association reported that more than one-third of American homes have indoor plants, which is no surprise given the ...
Read More »The “Man-cave” Has Grown Up: Now The Whole Family Can Enjoy It
By Lee Wallender Renovation Specialist Time to write an epitaph for the mancave-of-old, that grotto of manliness wreathed in cigar smoke, scented with pizza, and filled with the clattering sounds of football games on the big-screen TV. Who said that ...
Read More »A Do-It-Yourself Guide To Repairing A Leaky Faucet
By Lee Wallender Renovation Expert Tossing your faucet merely because it is leaky is wasteful and costly. Tons of brass, steel, silicone, chrome-plated plastic, and die-cast zinc annually end up in landfills because faucets are old and have reached the end of ...
Read More »What To Consider When Designing A Basement Apartment
Whether you’re hoping to move in a relative or generate some rental income, building a basement apartment is a great way to add space and value to your home. Make sure this investment is done right by keeping these factors ...
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