Over the past few years it seems power tool accessories were not receiving much love from the press. While in Milwaukee in July with my
This past weekend wrapped up the traditional end to summer and like many of you, my family spent it on the lake. We have two
My fingers are numb from drawing names this afternoon, but we just finished and here is the list of the 50 Winners of the Painter’s
Equipping your Garage or Workshop with New tools and Supplies
Frame a New Home or Addition for Energy Efficiency. Anyone contemplating an energy-efficient room addition or building their own home has likely given careful thought
Hidden treasures in overlooked places can provide the right wood at the right price for your next project.
Rolling out a New Look in an Old Flooring Standard
Decorative accessories make a wooden handrail strong and stylish.
While using a cordless saw, EHT Online Editor Hal Jones, injures his leg. In a self confession, an expert talks about taking shortcuts and how they can lead to disaster.
Decorate Your Home with the Rugged Style of Stone
Tracing the Evolution of the Number One Exterior Cladding Choice.
Using the newest synthetic moldings and shingles as well as tried-and-true techniques to revive an old friend.
It’s funny, but one of the simplest devices we encounter has so much impact on whether things work or don’t. Here in the EHT office,
Some weeks stand out for various reasons, some good, some bad and others reach that level that make us shake our head and wonder what
Lofts can be very cool design features that add interest to interiors and take advantage of otherwise wasted space.
How to Reduce Radon, Humidity and Soil Gases in Your Basement. Okay, first off, radon is a dangerous gas that has well known health effects.
Building with pre-manufactured panels makes it simpler to brace walls for high winds and earthquakes.
This weekend was one of the hottest in years with triple digit highs and heat index of more than 110 degrees, so outside work
A Roundup of New Energy-conscious Home Improvement Products
By Matt Weber Quick Tips for Wall-to-Wall Carpet As I sat down to type this article on DIY carpet installation tips, I heard a radio
By Larry Walton Cutting Off Doors to Clear for your New Flooring. At Oregon Carpenters we hang hundreds of doors a year, so learning how
How to Install a Touch-activated Faucet
Woodgrain frames and decorative hardware enhance the home.
Our friend Jay at Ohio Tool is sponsoring this year’s Ohio Tool Racing Championships. Yes, a race of my power tool versus your power tool,
Are you a landscape professional, a landowner who needs the power of a commercial blower to keep your property in order, or just a homeowner who
Recently I tested a Husqvarna GTH26V48LS Garden Tractor. The first thing I noticed is Husqvarna used a seriously thick deck for its mower. The deck
One of the best things about our work is when we get to visit with tool manufacturers and try out new tools and see what
Power tool accessories make trusted tools more versatile than ever.
I was reading a commentary by Michael Anschel over at Hanley Woods Remodeling and it got me to thinking. Anschel proposed four elements to improve
Need a new place to keep books, a television or hobby supplies? Then build one.
Replacing your shutters? Consider installing decorative urethane shutters for years of low-maintenance curb appeal.
A PVC decking and handrail system serves as an attractive, low-maintenance alternative to traditional building materials.
Synthetic roofing provides a beautiful and durable replacement alternative.
Can I use Pex in Swimming Pool Applications?
Q: What’s an effective method to kill clover on my lawn? I don’t like the little white flowers that attract insects. A: Clover is
Q: How do I drill through tile without breaking it? My wife wants me to hang a knife rack on our kitchen backsplash. A:
Q: I’d like to refinish a cast iron clawfoot tub, but the prices I’ve been quoted are outrageous. Is this something I can do myself?
Q: Our dog has brought fleas into the house. How do I get rid of them? A: You need to apply insecticide products that
A reader asked me about using a five gallon plastic bucket instead of a store bought system, and the quick answer is yes you can.
Well $1500 later, including a new main pump for the filter system and a rebuild of the Polaris Vacuum System all is well. Here is
Jonathan Whitman of Helena, AL won the DeWalt Worm Drive Saw provided by Tyler Tool for Extreme How-To’s Ultimate Man Expo event held at the Birmingham(AL)-Jefferson
By: Hal Jones A month into our family gardening project, the kids are over the excitement of seeing flowers and green vegetables. The question I
The weekend warriors will be hanging out this weekend at Birmingham’s Ultimate Man Stuff Expo. This is our first local show for Extreme How-To and
By: Hal Jones Father’s Day Special Feature This weekend is Father’s Day and I am taking this opportunity to thank all of the dads
New Tools, Materials and Techniques for this Traditional Flooring Material
One of the cooler demonstrations we had at Bosch was the new technology used in its Speed-X Masonry Drill Bits. The rig used to test
When Milwaukee introduced its painting system it ventured into new territory for the Wisconsin based company known for its quality commercial power tools. The Milwaukee is
When Bosch first introduced this little drill at its 2009 World Media Event, the woodworking editors salivated over getting
Check out Grizzly Tools new Hybrid Tablesaw in dazzling white with an incredible introductory price. Introductory price is $758
Lawn and Garden Father’s Day Ideas Husqvarna introduces its Extreme Mower for landowners and we just couldn’t resist putting
Husqvarna’s LS series garden tractors with side discharge are ideal for large properties. They feature wide cutting decks, extra heavy-duty chassis, first-class ergonomics
I miss weeding. These inverted/upside-down, “Topsy Turvy” planters have taken away weeding as an excuse to get outside for some quite time. Basically, I water
Those of you keeping up with the trials and tribulations know about the swimming pool pump and motor giving up the ghost after many years
After many years of service, the Hayward pool pump at dad’s has succumbed to old age and arthritic bearings. I returned from Chicago and when
I spent the last week in Chicago at the Bosch Media Event held at its Chicago headquarters. The Bosch event is unique in that it
MyFixItUpLife breaks the mold on the regular home improvement call-in radio shows. Fun, fast and informative, think Live with Regis and Kelly meets Ask This Old
This years design interests in soft metallics has opened up a fresh approach to decorative plasters. Lusterstone provides the technical ease and beautiful results that
Not much to report, the main pool pump’s bearings are shot and will have to be replaced. See my earlier articles for my thoughts on
It has been two weeks since we planted the patio planter and already we are seeing blooms and some fruit setting. You can see from
Ok, so I admit it. I hate taking care of a swimming pool. But I hate my mother paying a pool service even more and
It’s a bad day when while driving on the hottest day of the year, your air conditioner suddenly fails, you try and slow down to pull
Extreme How-To will be suggesting some ideal Father’s Day gifts during the next few weeks. Today’s suggestion is for the dad who appreciates fine-quality workmanship
After years of getting my parents pool ready for the summer months, I have finally given up any hope of being able to uncover the
Q: My wife drove the car into the garage wall and did a lot of damage. She managed not to completely drive through the wall,
Q: I need to install fiberglass insulation batts in the drafty crawlspace of the “fix’er upper” house I recently purchased. How do I do this?
Q: I’d like to finish my basement, which currently has bare concrete block walls, but I’d prefer to avoid drywall because of all the mudding
Q: Is there any way to stop condensation of a toilet tank? Water beads up on the tank and drips onto the bathroom floor, and
Q: How do I repair a deck joist that is starting to rot? A: The easiest way is to repair a joist is to
Q: We have a flagstone patio with the stones mortared in place. The mortar is crumbling, leaving the stones loose and making a couple of
Q: I’m planning to build a deck on the back of my house. I want to put a ledger board along the rear wall, but
Q: Is it possible to smooth out the relief on interior textured walls? A: You have three options. The first is to sand the
One of my favorite stories involved my dad, of all people, who hated gardening and never understood why my mom insisted on having a garden.
A Step-by-step guide to Upgrading a Bathroom Faucet
Growing up in Alabama, my mother always had a garden. When we lived in the country, the garden was on a plot below our house.
In our series on working with solid surface countertops for the homeowner or DIY, our second of four installments is up. Today’s segment shows how
Design and Layout Instructions, Part II
Q: I’d like to purchase an HDMI cable for my new HDTV, but the 6-foot cables at the electronics store are $50 each. I’ve found
Q: I’ve heard that the new CFL (compact fluorescent light) bulbs are incompatible with dimmer switches. Is that true? A: The problem with most
Too much window and not enough wall is a big problem when upgrading some kitchens. Here’s how to solve it.
Q. I varnished a table with a satin-finish polyurethane product. After it dried, some areas were glossy while other areas were nearly matte flat. What
Design and Layout Instructions, Part I
Two tools I discovered invaluable in my latest tile job are the Bosch Tile Layout Laser and the Wagner PaintEater. The Bosch Laser built for
The tile are installed and grouted. I won’t say there weren’t moments of exasperation, but now that it’s all behind me, I can sit back
Installing Flat-lay Laminate Countertops
Rarely have I had tool failures, but this week has been an exception. Monday night I had a Dremel rotary tool die an ignoble death.
Master concrete stainer, Gaye Goodman, explains the staining procedure in step-by-step detail.
Create a new look for an old room by blending various trim styles and building a home-improvement design vocabulary.
Installing ceramic or porcelain tile should not be an intimidating project and with the right tools you can get professional results. My first tile installations
Several factors affect tile layout. My suggestion is before installing the tile permanently, do a dry run. Lay out the tiles, dry(using no mortar) to see what
This was almost a trick question. Ford receives credit for inventing the charcoal briquette, but did he really invent it? Nope, the patent preceded the Ford
Many years ago I converted a porch into a sun-room for my parents. The room gets more use than others and has become a family
Who invented charcoal briquettes?
What a beautiful weekend we had to begin the dock renovation. Several sections of metal roofing on the fish house had to be replaced following a fall
WiseBond’s new Epoxy Garage Floor Kit is turning heads because it delivers a full 100% flake broadcast and a durable polyaspartic top coat at an average of just $2.75 per sq. ft. That’s a legit upgrade for anyone wanting a bold, high‑performance garage floor without complexity. The system includes the SkipGrind no‑grind primer, a high‑solids […]
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