Expert Advice on Home Improvement

Recently, my daughter was upstairs in her room cleaning when I heard a loud crash. Sprinting up the stairs, I arrived to find her old bookcase collapsed in a heap with magazines, books, and pictures scattered everywhere. After buying a new bookcase in kit form, she set about assembling it, her first home improvement project. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

Nothing is more important than keeping your family safe from harm, but first you have to recognize the danger, then know the proper precautions to take to fix the problem. Read on to find out how to reduce the hidden hazards from fire, carbon monoxide poisoning, radon gas, and lead that may be lurking in your home. Read in full.

Regardless of whether the outdoor furniture on your patio or deck is made of wood, aluminum, wrought iron, or plastic; it takes a lot of abuse from the elements including sun, rain, snow, and extreme changes in temperature. Read on for some tips on how to clean and protect the furniture on your deck or patio. Read in full.

Hummingbird feeders have to be cleaned and refilled regularly, since the sugar solution ferments quickly outdoors. Rather than going to extra lengths boiling and cooling the solution, I’ve developed a system that gets fresh nectar to my birds in five minutes flat, so you can refresh it easily as needed. Got your stopwatch ready? Read more to find out how. Read in full.

If you’re trimming heavy tree limbs, you have to be extra careful not to damage the bark or to interfere with the tree’s natural healing response. Doing it right is actually no more difficult than doing it wrong, particularly if you think ahead to how much work it would take to remove a dead tree! Here’s how to cut large tree limbs in your yard in three simple steps. Read in full.

If a full scale kitchen renovation isn’t in your budget, consider incorporating these inexpensive tips and ideas in your kitchen to make it more functional and attractive. Read more to find ways to improve the organization, storage, and looks of your kitchen without spending a fortune. Read in full.

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Updating and improving the look of your home doesn’t have to put a strain on your budget. By using recycled or reused materials, along with a little imagination and creativity, you can make a big difference in your home for a very small cost. Read on for seven simple DIY projects to get you going. Read in full.

Paul asks, “How do I add square topper stones to a curved retaining wall?“

Wedge shaped stackable stones are great for building curved retaining walls but can leave you with unsightly gaps. You can add topper stones, but it can pose some challenges. Read on to try these tips for adding topper stones to your retaining wall. Read in full.

Spring is on the way! This year, March 20 marks the Vernal or Spring Equinox, when day and night are the same length. Don’t be fooled by the calendar though. Depending on where you live, freezing weather can persist well past the official start of spring. Read more to find out how to get your lawn and garden ready for the new season. Read in full.