You Should Clean Your Sink’s Overflow Hole
As its name suggests, a sink’s overflow hole gives water a place to go in the event that the drain is closed or blocked, and the faucet is left on.…
The Best Ways to Get Something You Dropped Down the Drain
If you’ve ever had that heart-stopping moment of dropping an expensive piece of jewelry down the sink (or had nightmares about the possibility), or if you have kids who like…
Make an Automatically Watering Plant Wall With Your Washing Machine
Like many people, I used to kill indoor plants. Despite their proximity to me most of the day, I’ve frequently managed to kill them by neglect or smothering. Despite my…
Never Put These Things Down Any Drain in Your Home
We like to think of drains as some kind of magic hole that makes things disappear. As convenient as that would be, unfortunately, that’s not how they work—including those attached…
When You Might Need a French Drain (and How to Build One Yourself)
If you’re looking to harness the power of water at your will, French drains are the way. Whether you have water pooling in areas outside when it rains, areas of…
How to Get Rid of the Sewage Smell Coming From Your Shower Drain
You’re in the shower shampooing your hair, and suddenly you catch a whiff of something unpleasant. Something that smells like sewage. Your first instinct is that it’s coming from the…
The Easiest Way to Destink Your Smelly Sink Drain
Photo: volodimir bazyuk (Shutterstock) There are many things that can smell gross in your home, but a stinky sink drain is one of the worst. It lingers at the corner…
You Need a Home Maintenance Binder (and What to Put in It)?
Photo: Kitawit Jitaton (Shutterstock) Keeping track of interior and exterior home maintenance schedules, landscaping, and emergency contacts for repairs can be overwhelming, especially for new homeowners. Even for experienced owners,…
Follow These Steps to Keep Your Garbage Disposal Working
Photo: Tolikoff Photography (Shutterstock) Garbage disposals can be very convenient, plus help keep food waste out of landfills. But garbage disposals are often a mystery to homeowners. But while it…
How to Unclog the Dishwasher Yourself
Photo: Happy Lenses (Shutterstock) If you have a houseful of guests, or are engaged in a holiday baking marathon, a clogged dishwasher can really slow down your operation. Hand washing…