I love composite decking. It’s easy to work with, comes in many beautiful colors, and lasts longer than your standard lumber decking. Yes, it can cost more in the long run, but it’s worth every penny, especially when the deck stairs match. If you’re looking to build porch steps for composite decking, you have come …

One of the first houses I ever flipped had an unfinished basement that I had to frame up. But the concrete floors made using a regular drill and screws challenging. So, I used a Ramset Hammer Shot to get the base of my walls in place. But what is a Ramset Hammer Shot, and how …

*** Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. *** I think the invention of drywall is one of the most significant additions to the construction world in the last hundred years. It reduces building costs, saves time, and is easy to work with. If you’re a DIYer looking to renovate at home …

Bathrooms are one of my favorite rooms in a home to renovate. They’re often small, so there’s not a lot of square footage to drive up the time and cost. However, bathrooms also have some of the most expensive fixtures in the whole house. But you can revamp your bathroom with any budget, and I’ll …

Every home needs a dishwasher to speed up dish cleaning and help maintain a clean kitchen. With such an important task to perform, your dishwasher must function optimally. Unfortunately, this is never guaranteed. It fails and disappoints at the least expected times, just like any mechanical and electric device. One common dishwasher error is when …

12/2 and 14/2 are standard wire gauge models for lights and outlets. The choice depends on the wire’s intended purpose. The current amount the wire carries when in use also determines your choice. My experience shopping for wire gauges for my light fixtures was quite eye-opening. My focus shifted to the wire gauge’s capabilities and …

Air conditioning has become an essential part of most homes. As the years go by, summers seem brutal, and the only way to survive the season is to have a reliable cooling system. Technological advancement makes finding an AC that fits your budget and needs easier. Choosing the suitable AC depends on several factors besides …

All homes need sound AC systems. A good air conditioning system will make your indoor home environment habitable. Most American homes today have air conditioning systems. It is, therefore, reasonable to understand how to troubleshoot potential problems. Many of these AC systems experience common errors. It is possible to wake up to an AC that …

Dishwashers are essential home appliances that simplify doing dishes for most owners. Improper working of the device is a major inconvenience to kitchen efficiency. Like all electric gadgets, dishwashers can stop working for various reasons. A common mishap is when the washer fails to fill up with water. For a long time, this phenomenon made …

No one loves waking up to a puddle of water under their sink. Both bathroom and kitchen sink leakage are unpleasant. Even so, it is common for such issues to occur. Fortunately, sink leakages are easy to handle, even without professional help. Defective P-traps, clogged supply lines, and poor drain pipe connections often cause leaks …