Best Way to Remove Grout – How to Get Rid of It

Looking for a Best Way to Remove Grout? When regular cleaning fails, here are your options If a stiff brush and grout cleaner just won’t do the job, don’t give up. There are other steps you can take to clean, renew or replace ugly grout. Steam clean Professionals often use steam to clean grout, and … Read moreBest Way to Remove Grout – How to Get Rid of It

Resurfacing Kitchen Cabinets: How to Improve Kitchen

Resurfacing Kitchen Cabinets: How to Improve Kitchen Most problems are easier to fix than to live with As your cabinets age, you can just give up and learn to live with all their little glitches. But there’s really no reason to tolerate cabinet problems. The most common frustrations are amazingly easy to eliminate, even if … Read moreResurfacing Kitchen Cabinets: How to Improve Kitchen

How to Clean a Clogged Kitchen Faucet

How to Clean a Clogged Kitchen Faucet –  Restore the flow in five minutes If the flow from your kitchen or bathroom faucet isn’t what it used to be, the aerator is probably plugged. That’s perfectly normal. An aerator can clog slowly due to mineral buildup or instantly after plumbing work loosens debris inside pipes. … Read moreHow to Clean a Clogged Kitchen Faucet

Outdoor Faucet Repair – How to Fix It

Outdoor Faucet Repair – How to Fix It So simple even a first-time plumber can do it That dripping faucet isn’t just a water-wasting annoyance. The constant drip contributes to basement or crawl-space dampness, while moist soil attracts ant and termites. But stopping the drip is quick and easy. If you live in a warm … Read moreOutdoor Faucet Repair – How to Fix It

How to Unclog Your Toilet: Simple Techniques

How to Unclog Your Toilet Simple tools and simple techniques for fast results A plugged toilet can require professional intervention. But in the vast majority of cases, you can do exactly what a plumber would do. That means starting with a plunger and then, maybe, using a “snake.” Until you’ve tried those methods, don’t schedule … Read moreHow to Unclog Your Toilet: Simple Techniques

Sink Leaking from Drain – How to Fix It

Sink Leaking from Drain – How to Fix It Get rid of the drip-catching bucket—without paying a plumber Under-sink drainpipes are the most common source of plumbing leaks. And a permanent drip bucket is the most common solution. But you don’t have to live with a drip. You can end it yourself, even if you have … Read moreSink Leaking from Drain – How to Fix It

10 Secret Tips & Hints for Household Problem Solving

Best problem solvers Secret weapons for faster, easier fixes There are lots of products designed to sidestep difficult tasks and make home repairs easier. Some are excellent, some are adequate and a few are just plain dumb. Here are some that The Family Handyman’s experts have successfully used over and over again. Big-job wood filler … Read more10 Secret Tips & Hints for Household Problem Solving