by | Dec 1, 2023 | Home Improvement
According to the National Floor Safety Institute, walkway surfaces are responsible for 50% of slip-and-fall accidents. Luckily, there’s a way to make your walkways less trecherous.Nick O’Keefe, owner of Oak City Coatings, says adding sand to paint can increase...
by | Dec 1, 2023 | Home Improvement
Pipe sizes go up with their cross-sectional diameters, and lumber sizes increase with their dimensions, so what is it with wire? Why does it get smaller as the gauge number goes up? As it turns out, it’s just a peculiarity of the manufacturing process.Craftspeople...
by | Dec 1, 2023 | Home Improvement
Measure between the boltsLocate the bolts that attach the seat to the toilet.Measure the distance between the center of each bolt.Record that measurement.Read More
by | Dec 1, 2023 | Home Improvement
Putting a rug under your bed can transform the ambiance of a bedroom, adding a touch of comfort and style. While the end result is alluring, it can be difficult to position the rugwithout damaging it.We spoke to rug pros Chris Fennell and Gary Remillard for some...
by | Dec 1, 2023 | Home Improvement
The past few years have been wild times for the real estate industry and the agents and brokers who run it.As if the housing crisis wasn’t enough, some of the largest real estate brokerages in the country have been under fire in a federal antitrust lawsuit. A jury...
by | Nov 30, 2023 | Home Improvement
If you’ve invested in a greenhouse to extend your growing season, it can be a magical place to spend some time on a wintry day. But if you haven’t properly prepared it for winter, it could be a nightmare.I checked with several horticulturists and experienced gardeners...