A recent study has identified the U.S. cities with the highest home maintenance repair and installation costs, with Seattle emerging as the most expensive. Â
Emergencies at home can take various forms, causing damage, expense, and endangering safety. Common issues may encompass electrical problems, plumbing woes, or even natural disasters.
If you own a home long enough, sooner or later you1ll have to consider reroofing. If you suspect problems, make a thorough inspection of your roof.
Red Devil®, a leading manufacturer of caulks, sealants, and painter’s hand tools, announces the Onetime® Wallscapes Challenge, which launches Nov. 1, 2020. “I love using
A simple leaky gasket can cause a big problem. By Matt Weber You wouldn’t think a bathtub overflow
By Larry Walton Brakes: Few would dispute their importance on any vehicle, but the Jeep Grand Cherokee
How to Replace a Power Window Regulator By Matt Weber
A Project for the Pros By Matt Weber Our mission at Extreme How-To is to cover professional-grade home improvement projects for the do-it-yourselfer—but we have
Pro Tips for Simple DIY Fixes By Rob Robillard Home furniture and furnishings need special care to keep them working properly and maintain their original
Tips for Retrieving Items Dropped in a Sink Drain By Robert Robillard
Joint Health By Tim Walton Photos by Larry Walton
By Clint C. Thomas, Esq.                 Photos by Zoe Thomas The roof is one critical component of a house. Every house has one, but very few
Caulking: It’s a necessary evil. Applying the stuff is a messy job, often requires uncomfortable work on your knees, and
By Larry Walton Making Machines Ready for the Long, Cold Winter Those who attended the Olympic games in London may remember it differently, but we
By Tim Walton   We’ve all heard that impressive, at least to motorheads, roar of a loud diesel exhaust.
By Mark and Theresa Clement  Installing a synthetic slate roof: How to cool down—and amp up—the house’s hot spot. A roof is one of the
By Hal Jones Xtreme Access Sockets and Ratchets, Swiss Knife Utility Comes to Socket Sets
By Monte Burch  From East to West, North to South, flooding has been a major problem across much of the United States. You can’t do
First Aid for Concrete Construction
Q: I had an electrician install 22 recessed remodel-style can lights in our basement ceiling. A lot of holes had to be cut for running
A step-by-step guide to repairing a concrete walkway.
Using the proper glue for specific jobs is important; using the proper technique with specific glues is just as important.
To the driving enthusiast, there’s simply nothing better than rowing through the gears on a standard transmission. Whether it’s a heel-and-toe downshift into a
So, you’ve noticed your window isn’t there anymore, and Mother Nature is being more intimate with you. Maybe your stereo is missing, or pieces of
Homeowners are constantly repairing minor blemishes in and around their homes, but many people do not know how to properly fix these minor problems.
Industry experts predict that thermally modified wood will become a standard choice for high-quality exterior applications, reshaping the decking (and siding) market landscape. As an industry-transforming option, it caters to the needs of homeowners, builders, and designers seeking high-performance, low maintenance, and eco-friendly alternatives for exterior applications. Recognizing this market evolution, DeckWise® has extensively studied […]
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