Is it worth paying to have a TV mounted?
I want to mount a new tv in my room and I don't know if I want to pay the extra money to have it mounted by a professional. It is just basic drywall and I have all the tools I would need. I am just worried that the instructions will be far too over simplified and I dont want to hurt my tv or my wall...
Would you rather have the installer of a 6' wood fence use nails or screws to attach the pickets to the horizontal boards, and why?
Does it even matter? I'm thinking screws would be easier to take out if a picket should ever need to be replaced. My guy is using nails, no doubt because it cuts down on his costs, which means more profit in his pocket. But I don't know too many people who would think to ask or want to know such det...
How can I become a better at DIY home improvement projects?
My dad never even taught me how to change a car tire, let alone rewire a lamp! Since living on my own, I have figured out how to do these simple things, but only after help from my boyfriend. How can I learn DIY project basics now? Are there any good general guide line books I should read through?...
How to get rid of pet odor
We have two cats and a dog and while most of the time we can't tell, after coming home from a trip we can definitely smell them. What's the best way to remove pet smells from out house?...
What's the best cleaning products?
I want to start a cleaning business on the side. What are some must-have cleaning supplies I need to get to make sure I can get this started off right? ...
What's the best way to wash my house?
Our house has vinyl siding and it's gotta lots of dirt and stuff on it. I don't want to pressure wash if since that's apparently bad for it. How can I wash my house safely?...
Is there a cheap way to build a deck?
My wife and I want to add a deck to our backyard. We don't really have the money to hire anyone so we want to do it ourselves if we can. Where should we look to have the best chance at success?...
How to turn a full bathroom into a half bath?
I have a full bathroom attached to my kitchen. There's really no reason for a shower just off the kitchen when there is a perfectly appropriate shower upstairs. The full bathroom is terribly outdated, so it's ready for a remodel. How do I change this room into a powder room? It's not large, but I do...
