Home & Leisure

/

ArcaMax

Do It Yourself or Not: Edge trim a lawn

To give a neat and manicured look to your lawn use an edge trimmer to outline flower beds, trees, clusters of shrubs and walkways. It’s a finishing touch that defines the landscape with a tidy and manicured appearance. Every time the lawn is mowed the edging emphasizes the perimeter and line separating grass and the other elements of the ...Read more

Do It Yourself or Not: Add a glass door insert

A door insert is an ideal way to bring light into an entryway or brighten a dark hallway and at the same time improve an ordinary door. The insert gives an existing door a new lease on life while opening up the interior with daylight. These door inserts come in kits for both interior and exterior doors, some with internal blinds, in a variety of...Read more

Do It Yourself or Not: Install a casement window

A casement window is a good choice when a room needs ventilation, because it opens on its side at the turn of a crank so it’s easier to operate than lifting a traditional double-hung window. We’ve used a casement in small bathroom makeovers, because their narrow shape takes up so little wall space but allows opening and closing with ...Read more

Do It Yourself or Not: Coat a garage floor

An ugly pock-marked cement garage floor can be transformed with a new epoxy finish. The new surface does double duty to upgrade an otherwise ordinary garage while creating a durable, long lasting surface. The dreaded job of removing everything in the garage is no small feat for most of us which can resurrect new found treasures if your garage is...Read more

Do It Yourself or Not: Install a power roof vent

With so many “excessive heat days” this past summer, attic air circulation has become important because the movement of air prevents the space from overheating. When the thermometer drops, proper air flow reduces attic humidity and improves insulation performance, so good air circulation in an attic is crucial, no matter what the weather.

...Read more

Do It Yourself or Not: Lay stone patio pavers

Investing in a stone patio is not a trivial investment, but it’s an improvement you’ll enjoy for years to come. The durable stone surface has an earthy look that enhances a yard and landscape as well. Stone pavers offer a nice contrast and transition to a manicured lawn and provide comfortable outdoor living. There’s a variety of stone ...Read more

Do It Yourself or Not: Paint aluminum siding

If aluminum siding on your house is showing its age with a dull and faded surface, you can give it a facelift with paint and restore it. Compared to replacing siding, a coat of paint offers a dramatic change costing considerably less.

Painting aluminum siding involves three steps: first, power washing to remove chalking, mildew and dirt; then ...Read more

Do It Yourself or Not: Install a chimney cap

An open or unprotected chimney on top of your roof is an invitation to birds, rodents and squirrels to go down your chimney and set up residence wherever they want. If you want to prevent an unwanted guest showing up in your fireplace, your best line of defense is a chimney cap. With its grated sides and a sturdy hood that fit snugly on top of ...Read more

Do It Yourself or Not: Replace a sump pump

If you’ve ever had to deal with a flooded basement, you know the mess and damage that storm water can create. A submersible sump pump is the best way to drain that flood water away, protecting appliances and other things that might be damaged. The unit has a waterproof pump and motor that sits in a pit or tank in the floor, where it’s ...Read more

Do It Yourself of Not: Install a wall storage system

Storage components and racks are a good solution for finding a place for all your stuff. For household items and clothing there’s plenty of systems that fit the bill. But if you’re on a mission to organize your garage, we found a system designed for the task. The StoreWALL system is designed to carry heavy tools and equipment, and the ...Read more

Do It Yourself or Not: Paint stucco siding

You can’t help but notice a well-painted house finished in stucco. The handsome appeal and architectural interest can make it stand out. Stucco is a porous substance, so use paint like Behr’s masonry, stucco and brick paint designed for the job. The paint allows the surface to breathe so moisture doesn't get trapped and cause cracking and ...Read more

Do It Yourself or Not: Remove paint from wood

Removing paint from wood is not a fun job. It’s time intensive and messy, very messy. But the end result is worth it because whether it’s a piece of furniture or window molding, the natural beauty of the wood is revealed.

You have the choice of having wood commercially stripped with harsh chemicals, which can damage the wood, but if you’...Read more

 

Related Channels

America's Test Kitchen

America's Test Kitchen

By America's Test Kitchen
ArcaMax Chef

ArcaMax Chef

By ArcaMax Chef
Ask The Builder

Ask The Builder

By Tim Carter
Ask The Vet

Ask The Vet

By Dr. Lee Pickett
Celebrity Travel

Celebrity Travel

By Jae-Ha Kim
Dear Monty

Dear Monty

By Richard Montgomery
Eric's Autos

Eric's Autos

By Eric Peters
Everyday Cheapskate

Everyday Cheapskate

By Mary Hunt
Focus on the Family

Focus on the Family

By Jim Daly
Georgia Garvey

Georgia Garvey

By Georgia Garvey
Jeff Rugg

Jeff Rugg

By Jeff Rugg
Lenore Skenazy

Lenore Skenazy

By Lenore Skenazy
Living Space

Living Space

By Kathryn Weber
My Pet World

My Pet World

By Cathy M. Rosenthal
Problem Solved

Problem Solved

By Christopher Elliott
Real Estate Matters

Real Estate Matters

By Ilyce R. Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin
Recipes by Zola

Recipes by Zola

By Zola Gorgon
Rick Steves' Europe

Rick Steves' Europe

By Rick Steves' Europe
Taking The Kids

Taking The Kids

By Eileen Ogintz
Travel & Adventure

Travel & Adventure

By Various authors
Travel Troubleshooter

Travel Troubleshooter

By Christopher Elliott

Comics

Boondocks Kirk Walters Working it Out Bill Day Tom Stiglich Crankshaft