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...
Mar 9, 2017 | Maintenance Tips
Cover Up a Ceiling Stain Hide tough ceiling water stains with a spray-on product called Upshot by KILZ. It’s blended to match an aged ceiling and even has a vertical spray tip, which makes installation a breeze. Lay a drop cloth on the floor and tape plastic on...
Mar 2, 2017 | Maintenance Tips
A Trick to Keep Cabinet Doors Closed Here’s a 10-minute fix for a cabinet door that won’t stay closed. Just install a magnetic door catch. Roller-style ones also work, but it’s easier to line up a magnetic catch with the strike. Home Maintenance Tips...
