Both central air conditioning return vent covers were smashed. Oddly smashed. I could almost picture a toddler on a Fisher Price trike having a blast … [Read More...] about Replacing a Central Air Conditioner Return Vent Cover
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How to Install a WiFi Range Extender for Better Home Internet Coverage
We’ve all become increasingly dependent on WiFi within our homes for our iPads, smart phones, game systems and laptops. And as great as this all has … [Read More...] about How to Install a WiFi Range Extender for Better Home Internet Coverage
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Belgian Block and Pavers – Dressing Up an Asphalt Driveway
2025 Update... My asphalt driveway was assaulted. I was hoping for the best, but we had construction trucks in and out several times during a … [Read More...] about Belgian Block and Pavers – Dressing Up an Asphalt Driveway
Using Corner Blocks for a DIY Crown Molding Installation
2025 Update - Corner blocks can make a crown molding installation job SO much easier. And the whole room a lot more striking, in the end, too… I’ve … [Read More...] about Using Corner Blocks for a DIY Crown Molding Installation
How to Replace a Ceiling Fan
2025 Update... Sometimes, you just need something new - and for me, it was my bedroom ceiling fan. A 52-inch, LED light replacement for the Hunter … [Read More...] about How to Replace a Ceiling Fan
Quick & Easy LED Light Fixture Installation
It took me about 25 minutes to install a new LED light fixture in my bedroom walk-in closet. I’ve been converting each of the fixtures in my house … [Read More...] about Quick & Easy LED Light Fixture Installation
Grouting Hell – For a Natural Stone Mosaic Backsplash
If there’s an afterlife, and if I somehow end up in hell – I’m certain I’ll be grouting for all eternity. Grouting, for me, combines the worst of … [Read More...] about Grouting Hell – For a Natural Stone Mosaic Backsplash
My DIY Powder Room Rehab
My DIY powder room rehab took time out of every weekend over the past 4+ months, and I think it came out great. (Far better than I expected, … [Read More...] about My DIY Powder Room Rehab
How to Repair a Leaky Basement Wall
2024 Update... My basement wall started leaking water into my office – right by my guitars. Fortunately, I spotted it quickly and it was a very … [Read More...] about How to Repair a Leaky Basement Wall
Building a Removable Wood Fence Section and Gate
2024 Update - When we enclosed my yard with a cedar fence 11 years ago, it seemed like a good idea to create a removable section using a single (but … [Read More...] about Building a Removable Wood Fence Section and Gate
My Collapsing Paver Walkway
2024 Update... With each passing week, my paver walkway continued to cave in - and I was frankly getting more than a little frustrated. I was … [Read More...] about My Collapsing Paver Walkway
Replacing a Central AC & Heating (HVAC) System
2024 Update: My home’s HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system died. It was 21 years old. Replacing your home’s central air … [Read More...] about Replacing a Central AC & Heating (HVAC) System
Spider Mite Arborvitae Decimation
July 2024 Update — Originally Published June, 2011 Last spring and summer were brutal for landscaping in New Jersey... almost zero rain and … [Read More...] about Spider Mite Arborvitae Decimation
Landscape Anchors To Save My Wind Damaged Spruce
2024 Update - This time it was a perfectly shaped and well-established blue spruce that took the hit. The wind knocked it to an awkward angle, and I … [Read More...] about Landscape Anchors To Save My Wind Damaged Spruce
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