Apr 13, 2017 | Maintenance Tips
Fix a Wallpaper Seam If you have a seam that’s coming apart, reactivate the paste around the gap with a rag soaked in warm water. Hold the rag over the area for a minute or two, and then carefully open the gap a little larger so you’ll have more room for...
Apr 6, 2017 | Maintenance Tips
Stripped Screws? No Problem A stripped screw can turn a 10-minute fix into a two-hour nightmare. One of the best investments a DIY’er can make is a screw extraction kit. It comes with three different size bits and costs about $20. One side of the extractor bit reams a...
Mar 30, 2017 | Maintenance Tips
Reinforce a Drawer Front Cut a couple of lengths of quarter-round the same height as the drawer sides. Hold them in place while you drill a couple of holes through the sides and front of the drawer box. Dab some polyurethane glue (wood glue doesn’t stick well to...
Mar 23, 2017 | Maintenance Tips
Problems With Your Doors? Functional problems with doors include damage to the door material (rotted wood, buckled metal, et cetera). Door hinges which are damaged or poorly secured make doors difficult to open and close and, if not corrected, will lead to damage of...
Mar 16, 2017 | Maintenance Tips
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters or GFCIs are inexpensive electrical safety devices that are designed to reduce the risk of serious electrical shock and/or injury. They are typically installed in outlets on exterior walls and in damp...
