How to Unclog Any Drain | Ask This Old House

How to Unclog Any Drain | Ask This Old House




How To Build A Wood Shed Fast

If you wish to build a woodshed for your outdoor storage then here are some tips for you. When it comes to outdoor storage a storage shed made out of wood is the ideal solution in most cases; it’s a fast solution that can hold for years to come and I believe it’s also the most flexible solution for you out there. After reading this article you will know exactly why wood shed will be your best solution and where you can get the best shed plans that will help you complete your wood shed project in the cheapest, easiest and fastest manner.

Perfect Pilot Holes – Drill to Match Wood Screw Size

Most of us know that drilling a pilot hole first is the best way to make sure wood screws go where we want them to go. As a general rule, the size of the pilot hole should be the same diameter as the root of the screw. The most common mistake people make in drilling pilot holes is to make the hole too small, believing that the more snug the wood screw, the stronger the joint. Not so, necessarily.

What Are the Benefits and Advantages of Soundproofing?

In an ideal world we would all live in peace and quiet. There’d be no noises to distract or irritate us, and we’d be allowed to work, rest and play in tranquillity. Unfortunately, the world isn’t like that. It doesn’t matter whether you’re at home, at work, at the shops, or in the car, we’re constantly assaulted by noise.

How to Properly Maintain a Swimming Pool

It’s finally warm out and you’re ready to open the pool for the season. The first thing to do (before even touching the pool itself) would be to ready to pool deck area. Clean up any debris from the surrounding pool deck area- anything that will potentially produce debris in your pool.

How To Create Your Own Couch Cushions: A Surprisingly Simple and Satisfying DIY Project

Do-it-yourself projects have been steadily growing in popularity as people realize the amount of money they can save and experience the satisfaction of improving their homes. One project people may not consider to be a DIY option is cushion replacement for couches and sofas. However, with a little guidance and preparation, practically anybody can make an old, worn-out couch feel brand-new again! This article will explain the steps to creating new couch cushions and show that with a little elbow grease, it’s a project that’s quite rewarding, both personally and monetarily.

Summer DIY Projects

The beach isn’t always an enticing prospect thanks to this cool wet summer. So why not use the time to get on with a few useful projects that take full advantage of the rain? And then you’ll be ready to relax when the sun finally does come out!

Things to Consider Before Making Your Own Cutting Board

Making your very first own cutting board can be a labor of love, but once you have mastered the art of it can bring you years of use and the knowledge that you created the cutting board. Things to consider before you begin are what types of wood to use, what types of glue to use and how to care for your cutting board once you have completed it. Just because you have some old wood lying around doesn’t mean that it will make a good cutting board.

DIY Home Insulation Tips That Will Save You Money During Winter Months

Home insulation is arguably the most important factor when it comes to increasing the energy efficiency of your home. You can massively reduce the amount of heat you lose through your walls and roof, which in turn reduces the amount of energy you use. Here are a few home insulation tips that you can use to lower your heating bills during the winter months.

Different Types Of Pergolas

Building pergolas is a very effective means of adding beauty to your home. Not only that it enhances the beauty of the house but also add monitory value to the home. Well, you would never like to sell your house once you have a pergola in your house. Reason, there are hundreds of designs and styles of establishing pergola in your house. All you need to do is find that perfect design that matches your house and blends with it like it is the part always existed.

Pocket Hole Joints – The Easy Way to Build Furniture

At first glance, a pocket hole joint resembles a simple butt joint – no grooves, dados, rabbets, or other fancy joinery – just two boards stuck together end-to-end. However, a butt joint by itself is relatively weak, and usually requires some type of hardware to add strength to the joint. That’s where pocket hole joints come in. Using a special jig (pocket hole jig), builders drive a “pocket screw” through the edge of one board and into another (usually at 15 degree angle). This creates a surprisingly strong and durable joint between the two pieces, and many cases, doesn’t require glue.