After getting a hard-to-flush toilet back in operation by plunging or multiple flushes, put several gallons of hot water into a bucket and pour the water into the toilet. The toilet should immediately ...

Skipping surface preparation is one of the most common and avoidable mistakes in deck staining. As Shay LaRue, Virtual Handyperson Expert at Frontdoor, an all-in-one app and service that connects ...

Staining a wood deck doesn’t just add to its beauty; it adds a layer of protection to the wood that will help it look great for years to come. The same holds true for staining fences or siding. The ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

Q: How should I protect my wood deck in advance of Seattle’s wet-weather seasons? A: This is a great question, especially since we (hopefully) have a few warm, sunny and dry weekends left to tackle ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...