Owning a house comes with the responsibility of taking care of it. Buildings, especially older ones tend to develop cracks here and there, the basement walls crumbling and the driveway all falling…
Category: Home maintenance
How to repair a concrete driveway
Many concrete driveway repairs can actually be done by a handy homeowner… perhaps you are one of them – let’s find out. Ok, why repair a concrete driveway rather than replace it?…
Build a Wood-Slat Doormat
It’s mud season in a good part of the world—a good time to build this easy wood-slat mat for the entryway. The 1-by-2-inch slats do a great job of scraping the goop…
Stained or painted concrete floors
Though concrete is a hard and reliable building material, it may become dowdy and colorless when used in the processing of buildings like floors and walls. Generally, there are many houses, buildings,…
Carbon Fiber Basement Wall Repair
Carbon fiber basement wall repair has become a popular solution for homeowners dealing with foundation issues. These types of repairs involve the use of high-strength carbon fibers to reinforce and stabilize walls…
The great guide to a small renovation
Planning a cosmetic renovation in an apartment you bought from second hand? In the following tutorial, you will find out what tests you should not pass in order for the renovation to…
How to clean a mildew shower?
I can’t even start to describe how much I hate those mildew patches in my shower. I don’t care if these are mildewed or molded areas, I just don’t want them in…
Six Essential Wiring Skills, Learn Them All in Minutes
Just about anyone can do basic home wiring. If you’re careful about connections and follow a few commonsense safety tips, wiring is among the most predictable, pleasant parts of construction. And you’re…
Resurfacing concrete
Although concrete is one of the most durable building materials available, time, traffic and the elements can cause the concrete surface to spall, wear and discolor. Concrete Resurfacer (check on Amazon) can…
How Often Driveway Sealing: The Ultimate Guide
As a homeowner, you know that maintaining your property is important. One of the key ways to do so is by taking care of your driveway. Driveway sealing is an essential part…