Home Improvement And Repairs

Home Improvement And Repairs In-depth home improvement projects for today's homeowner. From simple DIY to extensive pro-grade jobs, we've got you covered every step of the way.

Busted water valves have thwarted my day. So much for an easy installation of a new washer….
08/13/2025

Busted water valves have thwarted my day. So much for an easy installation of a new washer….

Over the last several years, the HIR staff has been asked and has answered a multitude of questions regarding home impro...
08/11/2025

Over the last several years, the HIR staff has been asked and has answered a multitude of questions regarding home improvement, maintenance and around-the-house repairs. Here’s a look back at many of the different topics and the tips we’ve covered for our readers.

- How an I bend drywall?

- How do I clean a dishwasher?

- Does Coca-Cola work to clean a toilet?

- How do I bend PVC pipe?

- How do I fix a bubble in wallpaper?

- How do I hang a laundry drying rack?

- How do I stop a gutter from spilling over?

- Can reflection from Low-E glass damage my home?

- How do I repair peel-and-stick flooring?

- And, much, much more!

The new digital issue of 'Home Improvement & Repairs' is live and kickin'!Issue 40 includes: - Bring the Indoors ...
08/06/2025

The new digital issue of 'Home Improvement & Repairs' is live and kickin'!

Issue 40 includes:

- Bring the Indoors Outdoors & Bring the Outdoors Indoors: Trends for Merging the Living Spaces

- Creating an Outdoor Half-Bath

- Installing Manufactured Stone Veneer

- Best Practices for Fence Installation with Concrete

- Deep Cleaning for Home Interiors

- How to Light Your Landscape

- Outdoor Maintenance Must-Dos

- plus much more!

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Over the last several years, the HIR staff has been asked and has answered a multitude of questions regarding home impro...
08/05/2025

Over the last several years, the HIR staff has been asked and has answered a multitude of questions regarding home improvement, maintenance and around-the-house repairs. Our latest blog offers a look back at a few of the different electrical topics and tips we’ve covered for our readers.

Does the aluminum wiring in my house pose a fire hazard?

Can I install a fan on a sloped ceiling?

How do I install an electrical fixture where a ceiling joist is located?

Can I plug a generator into a house’s electrical outlet to power the home wiring?

Over the last several years, the HIR staff has been asked and has answered a multitude of questions regarding home impro...
08/05/2025

Over the last several years, the HIR staff has been asked and has answered a multitude of questions regarding home improvement, maintenance and around-the-house repairs. Here’s a look back at some of the different deck and fencing topics and tips we’ve covered for our readers.

If I want to build a circular shaped deck, how do I bend the board along the edge?

What’s the best way to clean mold off a wood fence?

Why is a deck ledger board’s lag bolts fastened in a zigzag pattern?

What is the difference betweeen “live” versus “dead” loads when designing the deck frame?

­Over the last several years, the HIR staff has been asked and has answered a multitude of questions regarding home impr...
08/01/2025

­Over the last several years, the HIR staff has been asked and has answered a multitude of questions regarding home improvement, maintenance and around-the-house repairs. Here’s a look back at many of the different plumbing topics and tips we’ve covered for our readers.

How do I unclog a bathroom sink?

How do I install a single-handle kitchen faucet on a countertop with holes for two-handle faucet?

Where is this leak coming from?

Does my house need a check valve?

Is there a way to extend the life of a water heater tank?

How do I stabilize a wobbly toilet?

What is the easiest way to unclog a kitchen sink?

How do I check for leaks?

Over the last several years, the HIR staff has been asked and has answered a multitude of questions regarding home impro...
08/01/2025

Over the last several years, the HIR staff has been asked and has answered a multitude of questions regarding home improvement, maintenance and around-the-house repairs. Here’s a look back at some of the different woodwork and trim topics and tips we’ve covered for our readers.

How can I bend wood like I’ve seen on other people’s furniture projects?

How do I stop a split in a wood slab from opening further?

Is it necessary to replace the jamb when upgrading an interior door?

What is the best way to repair the rotted wood at the bottom of exterior door casing?

What are the best types of wood for carving?

When building stud walls, how much shorter should the walls be than the floor-to-ceiling height?

Over the last several years, the HIR staff has been asked and has answered a multitude of questions regarding home impro...
08/01/2025

Over the last several years, the HIR staff has been asked and has answered a multitude of questions regarding home improvement, maintenance and around-the-house repairs. Here’s a look back at a few of the different painting and finishing topics and tips we’ve covered for our readers.

How do I whitewash a brick fireplace?

Does thinning paint affect the quality of its finish?

What’s the best way to stain a concrete floor?

Is oil paint the best choice for painting metal?

Simplify Bathroom Construction with a Toilet that Flushes Up!Read How San Diego Homeowners Create a Stunning Swimming Po...
07/30/2025

Simplify Bathroom Construction with a Toilet that Flushes Up!

Read How San Diego Homeowners Create a Stunning Swimming Pool Half-Bath with a Macerating Toilet System.

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New tools and supplies for summer projects and beyond!Dusty Deputy Metabo HPT Bosch Professional Power Tools And Accesso...
07/24/2025

New tools and supplies for summer projects and beyond!

Dusty Deputy Metabo HPT Bosch Professional Power Tools And Accessories FrogTape DEWALT Wagner Painting Milwaukee Tool RYOBI TOOLS USA Mayhew Tools

Cracks in the walls can reveal a lot about your home. Although these imperfections are a natural result of everyday use,...
07/23/2025

Cracks in the walls can reveal a lot about your home. Although these imperfections are a natural result of everyday use, they can sometimes can be a sign of something more serious.

Check out our blog for a guide of the different types of wall cracks, common causes, and the best course of action.

Deep cleaning has more benefits than you may think. In addition to refreshing your space for the new season, tidying up ...
07/14/2025

Deep cleaning has more benefits than you may think. In addition to refreshing your space for the new season, tidying up can help make your home safer in emergencies, help you catch issues early, and improve your home’s health.

We offer insight and tips for cleaning on our blog from guest writer Courtney Klosterman!

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