Adventures in Home Owning: Pros to Buying an Old Home Dear Homeowner, To buy, or not to buy? That is today’s question. Over the past two weeks, we covered some of the pros and cons of buying a newly built home. This week we are going to look at the positives and...
Soak Brushes in Fabric Softener to Keep Brushes Soft Soak Brushes in Fabric Softener to Keep Brushes Soft Every DIY painter has been privy to the horrors of a day-old brush with stiff bristles that makes round two nearly impossible. To keep paintbrushes soft: Rinse...
Prevent Rust in your Tool Box Tuck Chalk in Your Toolbox to Stop Rust You can keep the metal tools and hardware in your toolbox rust-free with blackboard chalk. How so? Chalk is a moisture-sucking material that traps dampness. When you place several pieces throughout...
Adventures in Home Owning: Renting vs. Owning Dear Homeowner, Or should we say home renter? Of course, there is no one way to own the place we call home: some call home a place that has been offered to them, some call home a place they pay a mortgage for, and some...
Clean and Organize your garage If you haven’t cleaned out your garage in a while, it’s likely this project will take an entire weekend (or more), so plan accordingly. It helps to think ahead and find out where you can take items (donations, hazardous waste, things to...
