A little drywall patch here, a leaky faucet there — your “honey-do” list is piling up and it’s time to enlist the help of a local handyman who can help you out. We may know some surefire red flags to avoid when starting the handyman search — high-pressure sales tactics and door-to-door solicitation, for example,…
By guest author Shawna Feeley Wallpapering the stair risers is a great way to add a pop of color and interest to an otherwise predictable space. You can also add paint to the steps, railings or the balusters and Newell post if you want to have some serious fun. Your staircase is a blank canvas…
The winter months aren’t kind to your home. Heavy snow, harsh ice, strong winds and bitter temperatures can be particularly rough, cosmetically and structurally. Of all the parts of your home that are regularly exposed to the elements, your deck is one of the most vulnerable. It’s not just about the deck staining or paint…
Gutters tend to be out of sight and out of mind – until they stop working how they’re supposed to. As rain flows down the slope of the roof, it takes leaves, sticks and other debris along with it. This junk and sediment ends up sitting in the gutter – the gallons upon gallons of…
By guest author Shawna Feeley I bought a hanging chair with a stand last year in the hopes of recreating a moment from an amazing Costa Rican vacation house. The stand was very cumbersome and swinging from the stand did not have the appeal I was hoping for. I decided this spring that it had…
When’s the last time you moved the fridge to clean behind it? What about the little crack between the stove and the countertop? If you’re like most homeowners, you may not pay as much attention to the areas in your home that you can’t see. And even if you have taken the plunge, you may…
You might not think about water pressure every day, but you certainly miss it when it’s gone. Water pressure is the force which keeps the sink, shower, garden hose and toilet flowing strongly. It’s the reason you can take a long, relaxing shower and blast food off the dishes in the kitchen sink. Without adequate…
Imagine coming home from a long day, ready to relax, unwind and spend an evening with your family, only to find that something has gone seriously awry in your home. Anything from a burst pipe to a broken door to an can cause a gigantic mess, and these unpleasant surprises are downright stressful or even…
Do you trip a circuit breaker every time you turn on your hairdryer? How about whenever you plug in your vacuum cleaner? Yes, the circuit breaker is supposed to “trip” in order to safeguard your home’s electrical system. They’re designed to keep the appliances and electronics you plug in from drawing too much power or…
You’re all too familiar with the seemingly endless process when working to find a local handyman, contractor, plumber… really, any home maintenance professional who you need to rely on for dependable, affordable service. The last thing you want to do is endure the long vetting process each time you need a project completed in your…