Five Types of Garden Hoses (and Which You Should Choose)
You probably don’t give your hose a lot of thought until it starts leaking, at which point you are reminded how weirdly expensive hoses are, and how little you’ve previously…
The Best and Worst Places to Keep Your Luggage at Home
Photo: Katia Seniutina (Shutterstock) Though it’s a necessity when you’re traveling, once you’re back at home, luggage basically sits there taking up valuable space until you need it again. It…
Here Are the Best Father’s Day Tool Deals
Whether you’re looking for a gift for dad or are just in it for the bargains, Father’s Day is one of the best times to find deals on tools. A…
This DIY Rolling Umbrella Stand Doubles As a Planter
Photo: Dolores M. Harvey (Shutterstock) In summer, keeping your patio umbrella from blowing away in strong winds can be a challenge. While you can use a traditional base to keep…
Five Ways to Remove a Rusty Screw
Not only are rusted screws hard to unscrew, they often also have damaged heads that can break off altogether, causing even more complicated problems. Here are five things you can…
This One Adjustment to Your KitchenAid Will Make it Run Better
I have not named my KitchenAid stand mixer, which is weird when you consider the length of our relationship. My beloved is a model from the 80’s, one of the…
Here’s When Fixing Your Washing Machine Makes More Sense
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) Your parents are right: They don’t make appliances built to last anymore. So when your washing machine breaks down, or it becomes clear that it’s starting…
Install a Stock Tank for a Cheap and Easy Backyard Pool
A pool is the sort of upgrade that can’t help but sound enticing—until you see the price tag. Add in the maintenance required, and your dreams of the pool life…
Don’t Make These Mistakes When Buying a New Dryer
When my wife and I bought our first house, the feature we were most excited about was the laundry. The machines in the house were ancient, but after years of…
Why You Probably Shouldn’t Clean Your Dryer Vent With a Leaf Blower
Photo: Benjamin Clapp (Shutterstock) You should be cleaning your dryer vent about once a year, and while it can be a slightly inconvenient task, it’s important to know that the…