How to Dry Out a Water-Damaged Carpet You Can’t Replace
Photo: Image Source Collection (Shutterstock) Anyone who has experienced any sort of flooding in their home—whether it was a burst pipe, a storm-related incident, or a toilet that picked your…
All the Ways to Use the Free Crap You Can Snag at the Hardware Store
Photo: tab62 (Shutterstock) When it comes to doing projects around the house, cost is always an issue. But in recent months, inflation and continuing supply-chain challenges have made even modest…
The Difference Between Contact Cement and Rubber Cement
Photo: Joni Hanebutt (Shutterstock) Walk into any hardware, big-box, or craft store, and you’ll find an aisle (or at least part of an aisle) full of different types of adhesives.…
Your Next Home Renovation Should Include Magnetic Flooring
Photo: dotshock (Shutterstock) Magnetic flooring is gaining popularity as a flooring option because of its simple installation and low volatile organic compounds (VOC) output. And its glue-less attachment system makes…
Don’t Use This New TikTok ‘Hack’ to Clean Your Grout
Photo: RJ22 (Shutterstock) Why does it feel like every week, we’re coming to you with a plea to ignore the latest TikTok cleaning hack because it’s dangerous, faulty, or useless?…
How to Tell If Your Floor is Hardwood or Laminate (and Why It Matters)
Photo: design.at.krooogle (Shutterstock) Even if you’ve never once contemplated the flooring you walk on, buying a house will change that fast. There’s a reason everyone on House Hunters asks what…
How to Use Up, Repurpose, or Sell Leftover Renovation Materials
Photo: Zakhar Mar (Shutterstock) Renovating your home is exciting, expensive, and stressful. You might think the difficulty is over once the last coat of paint has dried, but there’s almost…
How to Keep Carpets From Polluting Your Indoor Air
Photo: Pixel-Shot (Shutterstock) For every person who loves the feel of carpet on their bare feet, there are others who regard carpet as the Worst Flooring and the First Thing…
The Easiest Ways to Make Your Home More Wheelchair-Accessible
Photo: VGstockstudio (Shutterstock) If a relative uses a wheelchair and wants to come for a visit or someone in your family finds themselves suddenly needing to use one, even temporarily,…
The Difference Between Linoleum and Vinyl Flooring
Photo: Fishman64 (Shutterstock) Although linoleum and vinyl flooring may seem like they’re the same thing, they’re actually pretty different in terms of cost, durability, ease of installation, and a variety…