Maintenance & Repair Articles

Required Reading: Instructables

By Jack Heffron - January 31, 2012 - Maintenance & Repair

You'll do more watching than reading on this site that teaches you how to do pretty much everything.

Zombies vs. Vampires: The Great Debate

By Gin A. Ando - January 26, 2012 - Maintenance & Repair

Although perhaps not as controversial as ninjas vs. pirates, zombies and vampires have taken a spotlight in American culture in a way we might not have thought possible. But they offer more than gratuitous violence — these two phenomenon teach us about ourselves.

Weekly Sandwich: BLT & E Perfection

By Craig J. Heimbuch - December 13, 2011 - Maintenance & Repair

Salty, sweet, savory - nothing short of the perfect food for either a quick lunch or a late night snack.

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Know How: Repairing Drywall

By Craig J. Heimbuch - November 12, 2011 - Maintenance & Repair

Try as we might to prevent it, eventually something is going through the wall.

Does Daylight Savings Time Matter?

By Craig J. Heimbuch - October 30, 2011 - Maintenance & Repair

Don't forget to change the batteries in your smoke detectors, your furnace filter and your perception of how DST came to be.

Dad Stuff: Duluth Pack Co. Monarch #4 Canoe Pack

By Craig J. Heimbuch - October 23, 2011 - Maintenance & Repair

Rugged, roomy, this is a go anywhere, do anything bag built for amphibious adventure.

7 Rules: Hiring A Painter

By Jeff Pugh - October 15, 2011 - Maintenance & Repair

Sure it's just paint, but you'll want to make sure it's the right paint.

Easy Tricks for Hiding Wires

By Bruce Tyson - August 07, 2011 - Maintenance & Repair

Here are some common tricks I've used for hiding wires, including putting them inside walls and floors, using external materials and going wireless.

The 5 Essential Skills of Home Improvement

By Eric Brennan - July 13, 2011 - Maintenance & Repair

What every man should know.

Surprising But True Facts About Your House

By Staff Writer - May 25, 2011 - Maintenance & Repair

5 facts you probably didn't know about the place where you live.

Protect Your Garage Floor with Epoxy Sealer

By MJ Logan - April 24, 2011 - Maintenance & Repair

Forget that old-fashioned sheet of cardboard. A 2-step sealer is a more permanent solution to protect your garage floor.

What Happens When You Flush a Toilet?

By Jack Heffron - April 16, 2011 - Maintenance & Repair

A step-by-step guide to how your sewage system works--so you'll know how to answer when your kids ask.

A Serious Toilet Blowout

By Greg Hoard - January 11, 2011 - Maintenance & Repair

A new tool to remedy clogs and mess in the bathroom.

Late-Season Weekend Projects: Outdoors

By Charles Manley - September 19, 2010 - Maintenance & Repair

Once football season starts, you won't want to spend your weekends cleaning.

Deciding Between the City and Suburbs

By Ron Mattocks - July 14, 2010 - Maintenance & Repair

Sometimes you can't put a price on a home.

Attacking Those Cracks in the Drywall

By Greg Hoard - June 09, 2010 - Maintenance & Repair

Smooth out the walls with easy drywall fixes.

How to Keep Your Car Running Like New

By Jeff Waddle - April 28, 2010 - Maintenance & Repair

Keep your car running past 100,000 miles

4 Quick Steps to Stop a Running Toilet

By Greg Hoard - April 01, 2010 - Maintenance & Repair

A toilet that won’t shut off wastes a great amount of water.

Tire Care 101

By Jeff Waddle - April 01, 2010 - Maintenance & Repair

Several things you can do to get the most out of your tire investment.

Burglar Proofing Your Home