Most modern furnaces claim efficiency rates of more than 90 percent, which translates into better system performance and lower heating bills. When an old, ailing furnace needs replacement, buying ...

Go to the county treasurer’s office to get a copy of the tax deed properties scheduled for auction. For example, to bid on property in Beverly Hills, go to your web browser and type in Los ...

The flange in your bathroom sink is the collar that surrounds the sink's drain. It is usually made of metal, but may be made of plastic and coated in a metallic finish. If this flange cracks or ...

Contracts for deeds are useful tools that allow buyers to get control of houses without having to qualify for traditional bank financing. This can be helpful for buyers who have credit issues ...

Wait until the second spring after planting before training the Black Monukka’s canes to grow along a trellis. When ready, secure two wire trellis’ that feature lower wires at 3 feet and upper ...

Furnace duct blockage means that one room or another won't be effectively heated or cooled when the need arises. Blocked ducts can happen for a variety of reasons. Old filters or filter pieces may ...

Even a durable bathtub is possible to damage, and bathtubs can acquire cracks or nicks over time. In most instances, these can be repaired with epoxy. Simply open up the crack with a rotary tool ...

Sloped yards present a challenge for fence designers, but several solutions exist for the problem of building a fence on hilly terrain. Each of those solutions has its advantages and disadvantages.

The most effective protection against rabbits is to fence around the tree trunk to put it out of the rabbits’ reach. Protect individual trees with cylinders of welded or woven wire. The fencing ...

There’s nothing as delightful as a fresh cucumber (Cucumis sativus) sliced for a snack or salad. Unfortunately, many varieties of cucumber wither with high temperatures or drought conditions.

A garage door has a weatherstrip along its bottom to seal air out of the garage. The profile of the weatherstrip, or astragal, varies depending on the model and manufacturer of the door.

Based in Colorado Springs, Colo., Jerry Walch has been writing articles for the DIY market since 1974. His work has appeared in “Family Handyman” magazine, “Popular Science,” "Popular ...