Home improvement and repairs

• Signs of Hidden Winter Damage
  Posted on Thursday March 26, 2026
  Early Signs of Hidden Water Damage in Spring Continue Reading »
• How to Remove Wallpaper
  Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026
  When it's time to upgrade the wallpaper or give the room a new coat of paint, it's always a good idea to first remove the old wallpaper. Continue Reading »
• When to Aerate a Lawn
  Posted on Friday March 13, 2026
  As spring rolls in, a tried-and-true method to jump-start a healthy lawn is to aerate and over-seed the yard. Aeration fights thatch and soil compaction. Over time, built-up thatch and tightly packed soil can choke off nutrients from the grass. More than 3/4 inch of accumulated thatch can lead to lawn disease, insect infestation and ultimately drought. Soil compaction, due to traffic, rain and erosion, can do the same. An aerator is a machine that minimizes compaction by thinning the tightly... Continue Reading »
• 6 Tips for DIY Lawn Care
  Posted on Friday March 13, 2026
  Spring is at hand. Get out of the house and get some yard work accomplished. It's good for your lawn, and the exercise is great for your health. Here are six lawn-care tips for new grass and old. Continue Reading »
• 15 New Home Improvement Products for 2026
  Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026
  new home-improvement products are rolling out early this year Continue Reading »
• Need an Extension? Find the Right Advice for Your Own Backyard
  Posted on Wednesday February 25, 2026
  if you’re a gardener, farmer, or even a lawn-care enthusiast, you should bookmark your local extension office as a valuable source of agricultural information. Continue Reading »
• How to Pour a Concrete Slab
  Posted on Tuesday February 17, 2026
  Whether used as a building foundation, sidewalk, patio, or a footing for an exterior stairway, the construction is generally accomplished by the same method. Continue Reading »
• Install a Wood Ceiling
  Posted on Monday February 16, 2026
  installing a tongue and groove wood ceiling Continue Reading »
• Preview of International Builders' Show 2026
  Posted on Sunday February 15, 2026
  New Products at International Builders' Show 2026 Continue Reading »
• 6 Pro Tips for Moving to a New Home
  Posted on Saturday January 24, 2026
  How to prepare for moving Continue Reading »
• Extreme Weather Readiness for Your Home
  Posted on Saturday January 24, 2026
  Help prepare your home for extreme weather Continue Reading »
• Build Safer, Stronger Outdoor Structures with Engineered Fasteners
  Posted on Monday January 19, 2026
  Engineered Fasteners Strengthen Outdoor Fasteners Continue Reading »
• 5 Fastening Tips for Window Installation
  Posted on Monday January 19, 2026
  Keep Window Installation Protected and Within Margin Continue Reading »
• Wood Ceiling Installation Done Right - New Video!
  Posted on Friday December 26, 2025
  install a rustic-style cypress ceiling made of tongue-and-groove boards Continue Reading »
• Under-Deck Drainage Installation
  Posted on Tuesday December 23, 2025
  If you’re building or refreshing a second-story deck, one of the smartest upgrades you can add is an under-deck drainage system. Continue Reading »