DIY

A phenomenon that modern homeowners don’t often come across may be more familiar to those who buy older houses. The discovery of a black mastic underneath old vinyl floor tiles. Not only does this black mastic smell, but it can also be potentially harmful.  The smell of black mastic or cutback adhesive comes from the …

Have you ever needed to transport a 20-foot PVC pipe? It can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right tips and tricks, you can transport your long pipe with ease. Thankfully by using specific safety measures as well as special vehicles such as forklifts, trailers, cranes, or trucks you …

Look, it happens to the best of us. Whether it’s above the sink in the kitchen, the ceiling in a basement, or dotted across the top of a bathroom. Mold can appear anywhere, in the right conditions. Nobody wants to have or look at mold every time they even glance above them. Aside from looking …

Let’s paint a picture here. You’ve just bought an old cabinet, and you’re looking to give it a new lease of life with a fresh coat of paint. But, as you’ve inspected it further, you realize that it has an interesting texture to the painted areas. It doesn’t feel like painted items that you’ve handled …

Owning or renting a house or apartment has its fair share of interesting issues or complications. Some are more concerning than others, some are incredibly costly. However, one of the most annoying problems that you can encounter is a mysterious smell or odor in your home. Smells in the home are common.  There are so …

As its name suggests, Terro ant bait is a product used to bait ants. Not only does the chemical attract ants, but it is successful in killing them, too.  If you’re having problems with ants – or any other insects for that matter! –, then this is one of the most effective methods in getting …

When updating your home or office space, a cost-effective way to transform the look and feel is by painting surfaces like cabinets, countertops, and furniture But what about Formica? Can you paint over this popular laminate material? The short answer is yes, you can. Yet, it’s not as simple as slapping on a coat of …

You can give the walls of your home a lick of paint whenever you feel like shaking your interior design up a bit. But can you paint vinyl flooring to completely reinvent your living space? Yep! Technically, it is possible to paint your vinyl flooring, but it’s not always considered a smart move. If you’re …

We all love our pets, but when they make a mess of the walls in your apartment, there’s nothing more infuriating.  It can be easy to freak out when you discover that your dog has chewed some of your walls. But, it’s a part of their behavior as they grow up.  As for your walls, …

If your home is too hot in the summer but too cold in the winter, then an HVAC system could be exactly what you’re looking for! Before you jump straight into purchasing this unit, you may be wondering, how much does a basement HVAC system cost? Well, there are several different factors that can influence …