DIY Home Improvement

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

How to Properly Trim a Tree Healthy, handsome trees and bushes: All it takes is an hour each year Scraggly, lopsided, overgrown trees and bushes are everywhere. And that’s a shame because keeping them attractive is so easy. For a typical yard, all it takes is a half-hour once or twice per year. Aside from … Read moreHow to Properly Trim a Tree

How to Properly Plant a Tree Do it right today and it will thrive for decades The key to a thriving, beautiful, mature tree is knowing what you’re doing on planting day. Here are the essential tips for planting and caring for your new tree so you can enjoy it for years to come. Dig … Read moreHow to Properly Plant a Tree

Win against weeds Wipe them out now and future control will be easy A few weeds may not seem like an urgent problem, but you can’t leave them alone. While you’re ignoring them, they’re spreading. Wait too long, and your eradication job will soon double, then double again. If, on the other hand, you attack … Read moreHow to Win against Weeds: 13 Tips

How to Sharpen Lawnmower No need to pay someone else; you can do it in about 15 minutes A sharp blade is better for the looks and health of your grass, so it’s best to sharpen it twice during each mowing season. That may take you 30 minutes the first time. But once you’ve learned … Read moreHow to Sharpen Lawnmower

I Need My Lawn Mowed – Smart Ways to Do It Less time, less effort and a healthier lawn Everyone thinks they know how to mow: Just push the mower back and forth across the yard. But many homeowners harm their lawn every time they mow. Here’s how to treat your turf right—and save yourself … Read moreI Need My Lawn Mowed – Smart Ways to Do It

How to Grow a Lawn Smarts—not hard work—lead to lush, healthy turf You don’t need to be a grass fanatic to have the best lawn on the block. It’s not how much work you do—it’s when and how you do it. Here are the keys to a healthy lawn. Test the soil If the soil … Read moreHow to Grow a Lawn – Tips & Tricks

How to Make Yard Chores Easier Quick improvements that save time and toil Everyone loves a project that takes a little time now and pays off big in time savings later. So here are some upgrades that will speed up chores every summer for years to come. Mowing borders eliminate trimming A ground-level row of … Read moreHow to Make Yard Chores Easier

Professional Window Cleaning Tips – Squeaky clean in less than a minute Washing windows is a slow, frustrating, miserable job—but only if you do it wrong. Do it like the pros and it’s easy. All it takes is a few basic tools and a simple process. Start with the right tools Glass cleaner and paper … Read moreProfessional Window Cleaning Tips