Do It Yourself: DIY is Worth Learning New Skills

Do It Yourself: DIY is Worth Learning New Skills

A few tools, some safety equipment, and a little know-how put almost any project within reach of the average DIYer.Picture by E2OMedia. Do It Yourself: Learning New Skills DIY Beginners may find some new projects overwhelming. When faced with a leaky drain pipe or a...
DIY Home Repair is Important for Renters

DIY Home Repair is Important for Renters

You should probably be ready to make a few repairs if you move into this castle. Photo by Flash Alexander DIY is Important For Renters First time renters don’t usually think about making repairs. The first time they move out, they might learn that knowing how to...
Spring Weather Emergency Preparedness

Spring Weather Emergency Preparedness

April 13, 2018: Blizzard Evelyn swept into North Eastern Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with more than two-feet of snow, closing businesses, churches, and airports. In this image by Lori Scaggs of Menominee Michigan, the street is buried in drifts up...
The Right Tool for the Job

The Right Tool for the Job

Most toolkits start with the basics and build up. A simple screwdriver will get most jobs done, but there are many types and sizes to fit various applications. Having the right tool makes jobs easier, less complicated, and less dangerous.Photo by Darren Hester. The...
Square Corners on Anything

Square Corners on Anything

A picture frame that lost a staple or other fastener can shift of out square, like the one on the right. The picture doesn’t fit and the backing shows through. With some old fashioned math and a new fastener, make this off-kilter frame perfect again. Pencils in...