I first used this rock-hard putty at age 10 in my neighbor's wood shop. I have recommended other putties for different purposes in...

This tiny device constantly monitors your house wiring for possible dangers. How amazing to be able to catch a problem before the smoke...

Hydrostatic pressure is what makes diapers bulge, retaining walls come down, foundations to pucker and in-ground concrete pools to pop...

Really respect those that can mud a seam perfectly the first time. This new product makes it look easy. It's lightweight but has more...

I am triaging by watering the wildflower garden because it's so early in the season for drought. New sprouts are still arising. Beauty...

These Peppy Products wire connectors are not supposed to trip but they remind me of an electric panel. They are designed to avoid the...

Paint everything, add curb appeal (landscaping), fix obvious problems, refinish wood floors, use a stager, but don't spend lots of money...

Wife's dream of deer fence, 18 inch raised beds and room for more coming to fruition. My old body can still do it! Dig holes, raise...

The rule is like dissolves like. Water is a polar solvent, meaning it has distinct charges at different ends. Grease is non-polar so...

After recent move I built a new shed and realized I should have purged tools before the move, but just packing up was hard enough. Ended...

This remarkable intact log cabin remains untouched surrounded by a newer building. It's a museum piece!

A flexible, cheaper alternative to copper was developed in the 80's but it dissolves when in contact with chlorinated water, usually at...

Tried Gorilla product...wouldn't stick plastic to plastic. Made a mess. This squeeze tube is indispensable. Comes out easily. Is white...

https://www.rd.com/list/diy-home-improvement-projects/ All hint at DIY work and raise some questions about safety and proper permits....

Just visited Gari Melchers' home in Fredericksburg. He was active at the beginning of the last century. He changed his style to more...

Incredibly flexible and smooth application. Excellent indoors or out. Well worth the price. Click on image for link.

This beautifully encapsulated crawlspace for a new house is affected by partial knowledge of the builders. Encapsulated crawlspaces are...

We moved to Fredericksburg into a house built in1863. This out building may have been slave quarters, due to evidence of an old stove. We...