Articles for category: HOME IMPROVEMENT

How to Replace a Ceiling Tile

Acoustical ceiling tiles are often difficult to replace because of the grooves that are used to fit each individual tile together. This makes replacing a single ceiling tile a more difficult job than replacing a floor tile. However, once you know how to repair a ceiling tile it is an easy job, even for an ...

How to Remove Rust from a Gun

The key to rust removal from your gun is to remove the oxidation without damaging the finish of your gun. A few simple steps and a bit of time will result in a gun looking as good as new. Those wishing to avoid this problem altogether, might opt for a firearm with a stainless finish ...

How to Properly Care for Your Wood Deck

Do you have a wood deck attached to your home? Many homeowners do. Decks are an attractive place to set patio furniture, plants, and many other types of outdoor decorations. Decks are also great for hosting barbecues and other warm-weather get togethers on when you want to enjoy the weather. Just like every other part ...

Best Dishwashers

When you go shopping for a new dishwasher, what do you look for? Of course, energy-efficiency is one thing, but there are other important features that you must consider. Initial costs for the washer can run from $380 to $1550. That extra $1170 could pay for a lot of gas or electric over the life ...

How to Recycle Paper Milk Cartons

Paper milk cartons irritate me because they are one of the few things that are almost completely unrecyclable. Luckily, there are several ways that you can reuse paper milk cartons. They can even replace many other useful items in your home. I use paper milk cartons for food storage. They freeze food very well. All ...

Red Barn Woodcrafts, Wisconsin: Review

Red Barn Woodcrafts is a family owned Wisconsin business that produces hand-crafted wood products and furniture. Whether your needs include a kitchen table, a living room entertainment center, a bedroom dresser or even smaller items such as plant stands, coat racks and shelving or lazy susan turntables, Red Barn Woodcrafts can fill all your needs. ...

Inexpensive Skateboard Ramp or Half-pipe

Skateboarding has come a long way since we were kids with our skinny short boards. Kids have turned it from rolling down the drive to a competitive sport. With more and more kids involved the police and building owners have all but banned boarding in all but the most dangerous places. Today we are going ...