Your Guide to Weatherproofing Doors & Windows

Baby, it’s cold outside… It may be cold inside, too, if you’re sitting by that drafty window that welcomes outside air like a long-lost friend. Leaky windows and doors waste energy, increase your bills, and reduce comfort, maybe more than you...

Paintbrush vs Roller: Which Is Best for the Job?

Even a simple paint job can be ruined by the wrong choice of tools. When should you pick a brush or a roller to lay the paint, and which type should it be? These small decisions can dramatically alter the results of your DIY painting project. The right tool can give...

DIY vs Professional Tools: Do You Need the Upgrade?

You’re in a hardware store, staring at two drills. One is a budget-friendly model for $60; the other is a heavy-duty, professional-grade beast for $300. Both spin a screw, but is the professional model really five times better? This guide will break down the...

20 Best Residential Uses for a Power Washer Rental

Today, you rented a power washer to bathe the dog, scrub the dishes, and brush your teeth. Actually, no. These are some of the worst applications for a power washer. There are many, many better ones, which we’ll outline below. Power washers transform tedious...

Measuring Tools 101: Levels, Tape Measures & Squares for DIYers

Imagine the Egyptian pyramids built without planning and measurements. You can’t, because there would be no standing pyramids today, just piles of rubble. Careful measurements were the key to the ancient Egypytians’ success. Many of the measuring tools...