It's frustrating when something in your house breaks, especially when you consider DIY home repair options. The repairs may not need immediate attention, but eventually, you'll have to address them. A ...
Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...
The handyman looked at the plaster dangling from the top of our downstairs window. Then, he headed upstairs to check the seal on the window directly overhead. “It needs some caulk,” he announced when ...
Across the country, homeowners are quietly rewriting the rules of home maintenance, trading service calls for socket wrenches and smartphone tutorials. Instead of defaulting to contractors, more ...
DIY garage door repairs are rising with inflation, contributing to over 30,000 ER visits each year from dangerous ...
In the current economic climate, Americans are opting to repair and replace over buying new, according to new data. That’s according to new research of 2,000 Americans that found 8 in 10 (80%) U.S.
Stardust doles out DIY advice on TikTok and Instagram and is working on a new book about the first year of homeownership. Known as the Trans Handy Ma’am, Stardust doles out DIY advice to a TikTok and ...
Without intending to brag, I can say that I’m a pretty handy guy. I’ve rewired light switches, installed overhead lamps, replaced damaged doors, and installed a sprinkler system. Here’s the thing, ...
As a DIY mechanic, the importance of a solid garage space is always going to be very high, and this type of flooring does ...
Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...
As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...