How to Sealcoat Your Driveway Before Winter
Photo: K Quinn Ferris (Shutterstock) We’ve reached the time of year when colder, wetter weather is becoming more frequent, but there are still days mild enough to finish last-minute outdoor…
How to Fill Holes Around the Pipes Under Your Kitchen Sink
Photo: Gorgev (Shutterstock) Home repair or improvement projects rarely involve tackling a single problem, and then being done. Instead, one often leads to another—either because in the process of fixing…
How to Book an Entire Row of Airplane Seats for You and a Companion (for Free)
Photo: Nadir Keklik (Shutterstock) A popular TikTok video offers a way to book a row of airlines just for you and a companion. This trick isn’t guaranteed to work—as you…
How to Spot Structural Damage in Your House
Photo: Radovan1 (Shutterstock) When something around your home looks or feels a little bit off, it could be nothing to worry about at all, and something simple like the house…
How to Quiet Creaky Floors in an Older House
Photo: MeSamong (Shutterstock) Living in an older house is, for many reasons, an experience. From architectural details you don’t see anymore, to layers of paint and wallpaper, to custom built-ins,…
6 Painless Home Improvement Projects You Should Tackle Before the End of Fall
Photo: karamysh (Shutterstock) For a punch of color and a simple update, a fresh coat of paint on the front door goes a long way. In addition to giving the…
8 Things to Do to Make Your Attic Livable
Photo: KUPRYNENKO ANDRII (Shutterstock) When finishing an attic (or basement, for that matter), headroom is a key factor. While building codes vary from place to place, the “rule of sevens”…
How to Finish Your Basement Without Actually Finishing It
Photo: Meghan Moravcik Walbert So you never got around to “finishing” your basement, but that doesn’t mean it should go unused. If you have a lot of space down there…
Use an Iron to Easily Remove Vinyl Flooring
Photo: sima (Shutterstock) When it’s time to remodel your flooring, removing the existing material is usually a pain in the ass. Removing tile or wood flooring probably requires a professional,…
12 Creative Shelving Ideas to Give You Somewhere to Display Your Crap
Photo: Mariia Boiko (Shutterstock) If every surface in your home is perpetually covered in books, knick-knacks, and other junk, you probably need more shelves. Filling your home with practical shelving…