Cutting Crown Molding

When cutting crown molding... place the molding on the mitre saw fence at the same angle it is to be installed...

Silent Screen Door

If your door slams shut with a bang, you can place a couple of short beads of clear silicone caulk along the jamb at a few of the contact points...

Bag Dispenser

Tack an empty tissue box to the inside of a cabinet door and stuff your empty plastic grocery bags into the box...

Chalk that Won't Stain

While working on the interior of your house, anything that can eliminate as much of a mess as possible is always a plus...

Cheapest Tile Spacers

When laying tile, use pennies as spacers instead of store bought plastic ones...

Clean Belt Sanders

Use the sole of a shoe to clean the sanding belt when it gets clogged, Do this by clamping the sander upside down...

Digging Sod

When digging up sod that is going to be replaced, skin the sod off in large sections about 3-4 inches thick- peel back...

Effective Fence Stringers

Instead of using 2x4s use 2x6s and cut them in half lengthwise at a 45 degree angle...

Fixing Rotting Fence Posts

If you have a fence post that is rotted out and the concrete the post is set in is not broken...

Garden ID Tags

Take old or unneeded Venetian blind slats and cut them into 8-inch strips. Cut a point on one end for pushing into the dirt...

Handling Copper Joints

When sweating copper joints...

Handyman Refreshments

Always try to remember to bring your handyman...

Higher Window Wells

Raise your window well for increased volume for landscaping material...

Installing Ceiling Fans

There is a hook on most ceiling fan boxes...

Installing Wooden Floor Moulding

When installing wooden floor molding...

Level Pictures

Push a straight pin into the bottom two corners of the picture on the backside, and then clip off the heads of the pins leaving about 3/8 of an inch sticking out of the frame...

Reusable Cardboard Boxes

When using a cardboard box to store items and taping it closed continuously...

Scratch Free Lumber Rack

Wrap sections of foam pipe insulation around...

Shutting Off Gas and Water

Know where and how to shut...

Store Open Paint

Glass jars are great because they are less likely to allow the paint to dry out and you can always tell the color of the paint inside...

Stud Finder

An electric razor can be a just as effective as an electronic stud finder...

Temporary Fix For Dripping Water

If you are having difficulty with a copper joint due to a trickle of water...

Tree Trimming in the Spring

Don't trim trees in the budding season...

Creating Stronger Products Using Staggered Joints

In many phases of construction the staggered joint produces a stronger finished product...

When to Call a Handyman

In most states it is not necessary to use a licensed contractor if your project...

Checklist: Small Repairs

Finding a contractor or handyman to fix small repairs can be a challenge. This checklist provides some tips to make your search easier...

The Handyman

Handymen usually aren't licensed but often have long-established, trusting relationships with regular customers...

Jobs for a Handyman

As many homeowners know, small repairs and fixes can quickly add up around the house...

Buying Your Own Parts

When homeowners need to hire a professional to come make a home repair, they often think they can save money...

Checklist: Avoiding Home Repair Ripoffs

Before hiring a general contractor, do your research...

Service Call for Simple Repairs

How can I avoid an expensive service call for a simple repair...

Unprepared Handyman

Your handyman or repair person doesn't seem prepared with the proper tools or equipment...