Why Do Breakers Trip? | Ask This Old House

Why Do Breakers Trip? | Ask This Old House




Six Guidelines: Build The Cheapest Garden Shed Without Compromising Quality

Expert tips to help you build the cheapest shed without losing quality. This article helps the DIY builder save money building a shed. Includes, cost analysis, questions to ask before you purchase plans, alternative products.

DIY Playhouse Plans

There is perhaps no better backyard project that a family can undertake than building a DIY Playhouse. Unleash your children’s own imagination and promote creativity.

Seven Steps to Effectively Building a Storage Building

Seven guidelines to effectively build a storage shed. This article will give you a step by step process for building your shed. Includes, location tips, foundation choice, framing your shed, shed floors, shed walls, roofing your shed, roof selection, finishing the exterior of your shed.

Plans for Building a Workshop? Old-Time Builder’s Tip Saves You Hours of Labor and Frustration

Expert advice for how to efficiently and easily build a shed… This article will give you a little know piece of advice that will transform your DIY projects. Includes, how to reduce frustration and increase enjoyment by modeling successful builders.

Seven Trade Secrets: How to Finish Your Shed Properly and Protect Against Rot

Expert Advice for how to properly finish your shed. This article will show how to protect against rot and create a professional finish. Includes, how to cut your painting/staining time in half, finishing strategy, and trade tips for how to paint like a pro.

A Guide to Building a Tiki Bar

Building a tiki bar can be a fun project that is very rewarding and also will safe you a bunch of money. Considering that if you where to purchase your own tiki bar, you could spend anywhere between two to five thousand dollars, and then you might not be satisfied with the bar. A guide is designed to make your building a step by step project with complete drawings and pictured illustrations. Here is a complete look at the guide I used to build my back yard paradise.

Chicken Cage Designs – Some Ideas

There are some great ideas to cultivate new hobbies and relax. Experts recommend spending time outdoors in order to boost one’s mood and get rid of the stress of daily life. Keeping chickens in your backyard can be just the perfect hobby to take up if you have the time and space.

Upholstery Cleaning – Should You Do It Yourself or Call in The Pros?

Upholstery cleaning is important when your furniture or other items covered in fabric need refreshing. Even though there are some methods for cleaning your furniture on your own in order to save a buck, you’ll probably encounter a few problems along the way.

Solar Power Basics – Is Solar Power Right for Me?

This article discusses the decisions surrounding purchasing a solar power system for one’s home. It covers the financial considerations, property requirements and personal skills required to make an informed decision. Readers will also be advised about their existing home’s suitability for a solar power plant. Without getting technical, the article gives the guidelines required to make an informed decision about this capital improvement to one’s home.

DIY Kitchen Remodel Demolition

Demolition is an unavoidable part of any home renovation. Although it is usually considered as a part of a larger project, it is better to consider it as its own project. This is especially true with a kitchen remodel. The act of tearing things down in preparation for installing new features can sometimes be damaging if you don’t know what you are doing. Take time to educate yourself on the best practices and acquire the right gear.