2012 Handyman Matters Great American Home Makeover Contest Video
Last summer, Handyman Matters sponsored a national contest The Handyman Matters Great American Home Makeover. Now, the grand prize winners, Samuel & Tanya Alexander, of Aurora, Colorado are...
View Article2012 Handyman Matters Great American Home Makeover Contest Video
Last summer, Handyman Matters sponsored a national contest The Handyman Matters Great American Home Makeover. Now, the grand prize winners, Samuel & Tanya Alexander, of Aurora, Colorado are...
View Article5 Benefits of Aging in Your Home
While most people notice the change in themselves as they age, many neglect to notice the changes that are needed in their home to keep their homes age appropriate. There are many things that you can...
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Central and South American Hardwood: Preserving Your Wallet and Your Planet
In the clutches of winter, most of us count down the days to the first spring thaw and undertaking exciting new home projects. Whether it’s building a new deck, working on the bathroom or putting in...
View ArticleChoosing a Hardwood Floor
One of the most popular flooring types today is hardwood. It’s available in a wide range of types and finishes, and can last over a century (if taken care of properly). Hardwood flooring can add...
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DIY Home Repair Tips for May
May – the tail end of spring and the precursor of summer – is the time when homeowners really need to kick their home DIY projects into high gear. With mild weather and sunny days, it’s the perfect...
View ArticleHandyman Matters Home Away From Home Program Provides Year Round Maintenance...
Does business take you away from your home for extended periods of time? Are you a “snowbird,” dividing your time between summer homes in the US and winter residences in Canada? Or do you have aging...
View ArticleHandyman Matters Home Away From Home Program Provides Year Round Maintenance...
Does business take you away from your home for extended periods of time? Are you a “snowbird,” dividing your time between summer homes in the US and winter residences in Canada? Or do you have aging...
View ArticleHandyman Matters How To: Clean Your Air Conditioner
Air conditioners are like anything else – they need to be properly maintained and kept clean if they’re going to run at their maximum potential. The problem is many people forget to do this with their...
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DIY Home Repair Tips for May
Home Repair Tips for May May – the tail end of spring and the precursor of summer – is the time when homeowners really need to kick their home DIY projects into high gear. With mild weather and sunny...
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Maintaining Your Yard and Garden During the Summer
Unfortunately, we can’t just do a little spring planting, fertilizing and weeding and expect to have a gorgeous yard and garden that lasts unattended all summer long. It requires a bit on ongoing...
View ArticleHow to Increase Bathroom Safety
Bathroom safety is an often underestimated aspect of owning a home. Although most people would assume their bathroom is a safe place, the mortality rate says otherwise. Falls, being the primary cause...
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How to Replace Basement Windows
Installing your own replacement basement windows is a great way to save money, especially when you’re in the process of remodeling your home. With the right supplies and tools, it is possible to...
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Low Water Pressure – What Can I Do?
There are a few options to alleviate low pressure that affects faucets, showers, and other types of fixtures. The first step is to determine whether low water pressure is fixture specific or affects...
View ArticleSenior Safety Fixes for the Home
Are your elderly parents still safe living at home? Even though they may be mentally sharp, their reaction times and physical abilities are most likely deteriorating over time. If you are concerned...
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Tips for Cooling the Air in Your Home
Air conditioning is the first and most popular method for cooling your home on a warm day, but there are additional ways, and most of these do not require any extra purchases or outside assistance....
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Maintenance Tips: Home Fixes for Fall
Fall is just around the corner, and with it comes home maintenance that needs to be done to prepare for colder weather. To make sure that your home is ready to handle the change in climate that the...
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Tile Installation Tips
Ceramic tile is easy for even someone who is not a regular do-it-yourselfer to install, whether on the floor, the walls, or a tub surround. Its popularity stems from the fact that tile is very hard,...
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Undercabinet Lighting
Do you have areas in your home that seem to be lacking something but you can’t quite figure out what it is? It could be that those areas simply need a little more light or a type of lighting that is...
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Building Your Own Fire Pit
Fire pits can be fancy or plain, complicated or easy. If you’re on a tight budget, it’s still possible to create an attractive and functional fire pit that adds charm and warmth to your yard or patio...
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