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Power tools can save you a lot of time and hassle. A power drill is a must-have item for all your home repair needs. From changing out hardware to big renovation projects, knowing your way around a cordless power drill is essential. Here are the basics every beginner should know.
The Components
A cordless drill handles all the drilling and driving of its corded counterpart, without the hassle of a cord.
As such, it generally features:
Battery – For those with a lithium-ion battery, you can kee...
Introducing structure to the chaos that tends to overtake your home will save you time and stress. You have items in your home right now that are not being used; these items can be repurposed into time- and money-saving projects. This will not only help you in the home, but will also allow you to use items to their full value.
There are many seemingly useless items strewn about the house that end up in the trash can on a daily basis. However, these items can be reused in unique organization pr...
Many Americans don’t realize how much water their family uses in a typical day or how much of that water is wasted. Conserving water can help to protect the environment and lower your bills.
How to Save Water in the House
If you typically leave the water running while you wash dishes, brush your teeth or shave, that can waste hundreds of gallons each month. Work on breaking the habit to reduce your water bills.
Cleaning doesn’t have to be a hassle if you keep on top of it. Here are some small daily steps you can take to keep your home clean.
Post-shower swipe. To keep mold at bay, store a washcloth in your shower that you use for wiping down surfaces after you turn the water off. Just make sure everyone in the family knows the purpose of the rag so it doesn’t end up on anyone’s face! Swap the rag out once a week.
Early morning clutter sweep. As you wait for the coffee to brew or the dog to finish his...
Nothing beats relaxing by the fire on a fall evening. A fireplace is a welcome addition to any room, whether you are entertaining guests or diving into a favorite novel.
However, your fireplace can cause problems if it’s not properly maintained. Read on to learn about each type of fireplace’s specific maintenance requirements.
Most important, no matter what kind of fireplace you have or want to add to your home, make sure you install both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Each is integral...
If you want to get a second mortgage so you can make renovations to your home, it can be difficult if you have poor credit.
A second mortgage can use a home’s equity as collateral for a second home loan, allowing up to 80 percent of a home’s value to be borrowed. However, getting a second mortgage through a home equity loan or line of credit can be difficult if you don’t have a credit score of 680 or better.
While high home equity will make a second mortgage less risky and may compensate for po...
There are few rooms in your home more important than your kitchen. It’s where your household starts its day with breakfast and where you gather at night to prepare dinner. From birthdays to holidays to dinner parties, your kitchen is a central part of your life.
That’s why it’s important to give your kitchen some TLC. However, it doesn’t have to be a costly remodel. Try one of these DIY kitchen upgrades to help refresh the space. Best of all, you can complete many of these projects for $100 or...
