Copper Press Fittings, like Viega’s ProPress series, are a relatively new alternative to traditional pipe connections. While these fittings provide a plethora of advantages, the
California Air Tools’ 1P1060S Portable Air Compressor The new 1P1060S Portable Air Compressor from California Air Tools is designed to be one of the quietest
By Tom Matthews Power tools are big, noisy and fun, but it’s often the smaller tools that get the big jobs accomplished. Check out this
Dress up your rafters with a decorative tail pattern By Matt Weber At the recent Remodeling Show/Deck Expo in Baltimore, Maryland, the EHT staff caught
By Matt Weber Bugs… Nobody wants them inside their house, but that’s what was flying through the big rips in our previous back-door screen. The
Decks offer homeowners a versatile way to customize their outdoor entertainment area. From a wide range of building materials to an even wider array of
Seattle, Wash. – Attractive paint colors, landscaping and decorative millwork can all make a home exterior more appealing. However, it’s what lies beneath the
Taco’s NEW SmartPlug is the patented tool designed to efficiently operate a home’s water heater both when the tenants are home and when they are
One of the greatest comforts in the world can be the satisfaction in knowing that you treat your home with a high level of care.
(guest post by Ryan Tyson; image via Flickr by oatsy40) Homebuyers face a certain degree of risk when they sign on the dotted line. They
(guest post by Steve Wilson) These days, the default 16-oz. claw hammer spends more time coaxing things into place than it does driving nails into
Q: What is the best type of screen material for a screened porch? A: Fiberglass and aluminum are the two main choices for a screen
Q: Why is it necessary to wait a few weeks before staining a new pressure-treated deck? A: Treatment with waterborne preservatives leaves moisture in the
Q: Is there any easier method of extracting a broken fence post than digging up the entire concrete base? A: After removing the fence rails
Q: I saw a photo online of what looked like interior wooden curtains that slid together on an overhead track to cover a window. How
Creative Log Lighters Cover your gas log lighter valve with this attractive escutcheon, and easily operate your gas logs with just the turn of a
Wood in the Shower instead of tile. We show you how. By Mark Clement
(guest post by Kori Cantor, Image Courtesy) For most of us, it is the bathroom where we feel mentally at peace to contemplate over the
Get the Kitchen of Your Dreams by Building the Perfect Cabinet By Linda Parker One of the best ways to revamp your kitchen is to
By Merle Henkenius If your home’s drinking water has an unpleasant taste or is occasionally cloudy, an inline water filter is often an easy and
Tackle the small jobs, but leave the big ones for the pros. The Extreme How-To staff has fielded a lot of questions about granite countertops
Increased homeowner interest in cool roofs and authentic-looking slate and shake roofing products will continue to spur the growth of polymer roofing products in 2017.
Extreme How-To’s first book, The Quick & Easy Home DIY Manual, is now available at Amazon.com and other fine retailers! Order your copy in time
(Guest post by Merle Henkenius) How will you know when your water heater needs to be replaced? When its steel tank begins to leak. Conventional
(Guest post by Ryan Tyson, image via Flickr by turkletom) If you’ve spent months renovating your home to create the perfect living space for you
ITC Confirms Bosch Infringes SawStop Patents: Judge Recommends Reaxx Importation Ban Tualatin, OR — December 1, 2016 On November 10th, the U.S. International Trade
Hardcore Survivalist Hatchet Hardcore Hammer’s pinnacle of hatchet design is the Hardcore Survivalist Hatchet. It’s made from top
When shopping for gifts this holiday season, keep in mind that new tools are always a good pick for a serious DIY’er. And if you
(guest post by Ryan Tyson; image via Flickr by driph) Heating and cooling your home accounts for about half of your home’s total energy usage, so when you want
Q: Will plastic sheeting be an okay moisture barrier to use beneath hardwood flooring? A: Avoid plastic sheeting on wood subfloors because it only serves
Q: I inherited a house from a cigarette smoker. How can I remove the residual odor? A: Cigarette smoke can leave a smelly film over
Q: What’s the best way to fix a sagging car headliner? A: Those annoying cloth headliners always seem to eventually detach from the foam backing
Q: What is the difference between face brick and brick veneer? A: Face brick is exposed brick on a home’s exterior or interior. Brick veneers
Q: What’s a more durable wood finish, shellac or varnish? A: All wood finishes fall into one of two categories: evaporative or reactive. Evaporative finishes
Q: How do I get bats out of the attic? A: This is a timely question for our October issue. Bats can be annoying, leave
Q: What’s the most reliable method for attaching a treehouse to a tree? A: Consider using a Treehouse Attachment Bolt, also called a TAB. This
Q: What is domino joinery in woodworking? A: Similar in application to biscuit joinery, Festool’s Domino Joiner tool cuts mortises into the edges of wood
Q: What is the best way to prevent knots from leading to rot in a wood deck surface? A: We recommend sealing knots with stainable,
Q: I want to install a new faucet that has a hidden hose for the spout to double as a spray nozzle. My old two-handle
Q: I’ve heard of a Japanese method of preserving outdoor wood that involves charring the surface. How is this done? A: “Shou Sugi Ban” is
Q: The dishwasher leaked at my mother’s house and damaged the flooring. She has adhesive vinyl floor tile, and I can’t find a match. Is
Q: I read about the wonders of rubber-based sealant as an alternative to silicone, but are there applications where this type of product would not
Q: How do I cut a quartz backsplash? A: Currently popular for countertops, quartz is an attractive but very hard material. Its density and durability
Q: How do I patch an aluminum gutter? I had to relocate a downspout, and now there’s a hole where it used to be. A:
By Blair Weilnau A welding machine offers endless possibilities to your DIY needs, without being a burden on
Should you install snow guards for your existing roof? If snow accumulation is a problem in your area, it’s never too late to add them.
By Mark Clement Installing tile is one job I consider deceptively easy. A quality job looks awesome but it is equally unforgiving; you can’t sand
(guest post by Linda Parker) If the annoying sound of dripping doesn’t get you first, your next water bill might prompt you to tackle a
By Matt Weber Tile is a versatile building material that can be used for floors, walls, countertops and
The 2017 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) happens January 10-12 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Held in conjunction with the
By Matt Weber Keith and Toni Lively built their new home with an eye on the future. They wanted a large place for their kids
(guest post by Merle Henkenius) As any plumber will tell you, too many people have their water heater temperatures set too high. The prevailing logic
By Linda Parker One of the best ways to revamp your kitchen is to give the kitchen cabinet a makeover or to install brand new
Here’s a roundup of the latest tools and equipment to take your garage or workshop to the next level of DIY domination. From tools and
Timeless woodgrain carriage house styles. Colorful attention-grabbing contemporary accents. Statement-making designs with eye-catching appeal. Experts at Haas Door recommend that homeowners open themselves—and their garage
YARDMAX YU3066 Full-beam Gas Log Splitter Looking for a great log splitter? The EHT staff tested the YU3066
by Merle Henkenius If your home’s drinking water has an unpleasant taste or is occasionally cloudy, an inline water filter is often an easy and
With fall just around the corner, many of us can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Your air conditioning unit survived another year, keeping your
By Larry Walton Brakes: Few would dispute their importance on any vehicle, but the Jeep Grand Cherokee
Energy Awareness Month in October serves as an ideal time for builders and home buyers to pay special attention to
Molding and trim often provide the details that give a home its character and distinction. By Matt Weber New installations and upgrades have become
Check out this video where the EHT staff tests the new Yardmax Log Splitter.
By Mark Clement Why do I love building wood decks so much? I think it’s because a well-crafted deck is more than a box and
Get more from your power tools by using the right accessories. Tools are crucial for the professional craftsman or the serious DIY’er, but what if
By Ted Leger It took one time working with lumber and wood stock and I was hooked. From then on I loved to eat, sleep
(guest post by SoilidSurface.com) Let’s start with some basics here; Corian® is a man-made, solid-surface material with a wide variety of uses, including countertops,
As the new owners of a 137-year old home in Mt. Airy, Pa., the Nasratullah family knew the
(guest post by Abe Knepp) Whether you rent it or own it, your home is a place you should be proud of. That’s a
QuietWalk QuietWalk is a fiber acoustic underlayment that dampens sound, provides a host of “healthful” environmental attributes, and helps retain clean indoor air. Carefully engineered
By Mark Clement Anyone who knows me or watches MyFixitUpLife on YouTube might’ve heard me discuss this: I’m not a big fan of piles. The
After 30 years in the gutter guard design and manufacturing business, E-Z Gutter has developed a series of three distinctly different gutter guards with a couple
Here’s an efficient system for heating new oak flooring. By Rob Robillard
How To Build Rustic-looking Doors on a Budget By Rob Robillard
Quality treated wood and a hidden-fastener system give an old deck a facelift. When it came time to replace some rotted deck boards on a
By Matt Weber Three Events. Two Days. One Location. That’s what to expect at R|D|J—the combined convention of the Remodeling Show, DeckExpo, and JLC Live.
photo © Elenathewise /123RF Stock Photo Mice kept under constant light for several months experienced negative health including pro-inflammatory activation in the immune system, early
Wondering what the latest trends in kitchen design are? A few may surprise you! The modern kitchen is winning out over the traditional, yet practicality
Gardner-Gibson Premium Caulks and Sealants Gardner-Gibson’s premium caulks and sealants protect and seal surfaces from water, smoke, outside
Sashco’s 80 Years of delighting the customer with a better way continues to win over pros
Using natural materials and local resources can help you help the environment. By Charlie Jourdain Homeowners today
(guest post courtesy Western Red cedar Lumber Association) How do you restore an ageing aggregate patio in desperate need of repair? Well, you have a
By Matt Weber The garage: built to shelter vehicles but used for a little of everything. Whether your garage serves as a mechanic’s workshop, a
Working on any DIY project can be rewarding, but using Corian® Solid Surfaces to create your vision is an especially exciting prospect. The materials offer
Q: What’s the easiest way to adjust a garden’s soil pH? A: If your garden soil pH level is below 6, the soil is too
Q: How do I remove a laminate kitchen countertop and backsplash? I want to replace it, but the existing countertop is stuck in place, even
Q: Can a DIY’er install a granite countertop? A: For a small end table or island, a couple of DIY’ers strong enough to lift the
Q: I’d like to add a garden of ferns and flowers on the roof of my chicken coop, to provide some decoration and provide insulation
(guest post from SolidSurface.com) Corian® solid surface is quickly becoming one of the hottest building materials among DIY’ers. This amazing product line is durable, dependable,
(guest post by Sure-Loc Edging) A home’s landscaping should have clean lawn lines with sharp borders and have well defined bed areas and walkways. Sure-loc
LENEXA, KAN. – DaVinci Roofscapes®, the industry leader in polymer roofing colors, has launched four new DaVinci EcoBlend® options approved by the Cool Roof Rating
(guest post by Century Home Improvements) Top Five Ways NOT to Clean Your Downspouts Keeping up with your rain gutters is a must to home
(guest post courtesy SolidSurface.com) Adding backsplashes to your kitchen, bathroom, or any room in your home can give your living space a boost of color
Wayne Pumps’ WWB WaterBUG Submersible Pump The EHT staff recently tested the WaterBUG Submersible Water Removal Pump from Wayne Water Systems. Wayne Pumps’ Multi-Flo Technology
Greenvale, NY – April 22, 2016 – Slant/Fin is now offering their most popular gas boiler in a beautiful shade of pink – to show
White Bear Lake, Minnesota –Homeowners, handyman types and trades people desiring a sturdy, space-saving work surface that folds up and stores compactly on the
MAPEI Ultralite S1 Quick With the introduction of MAPEI Ultralite S1 Quick, the company has added
Reclaim Valuable Cabinet Space with New Dearborn® Space-Saving Sink Drain Kits Installing a new vanity or sink should be straightforward. But existing plumbing doesn’t always align with the new fixture location, creating a frustrating challenge for remodelers and DIYers alike. What begins as a simple upgrade can quickly turn into a time-consuming project involving extra […]
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