conservation Vampire Loads and Garlic Garlands Even if you haven't heard of or don't believe in energy vampires, the effects of vampire loads can add 10% to your electric bill. Read on to learn how to curb these little critters' appetites.
corks Corks as caulk Filling wide gaps in sidewalks with commercial caulk can be messy as well as unsightly. Why not use corks instead? Yes, it works. Read how you can do it yourself.
duct tape The scoop on duct, or more properly, duck tape A very serviceable DIY kit consists of WD-40 and duct tape. This post is all about the latter half of that dynamic duo. When it moves and shouldn't reach for the duct tape.
energy efficiency 6 Steps to Keep Your Cool and Chill Your Electric Bill this Summer Here are 6 steps to reduce your summer electric bill and keep comfortable.
fix your stuff Fast and easy nail hole repair Hanging pictures and wall art leaves holes when an item is moved. Fixing these nail holes is easy. Read on to learn how.
quick fix If it should slide and doesn't Soap and candles make great substitutes for lubricating sliding glass door tracks and wooden furniture drawers. Save some dough and use these simple fixes.
quick fix Improv to solve a flood Getting rid of basement floods calls for improvisation when you need to filter out debris. Read how to use an old furnace air filter for the job.
quick fix Featured Repairing a light on a string of mini-Christmas lights Extend the life of your mini-light Christmas light strings with this simple replacement process.
corks Drapery rod finial rescue Use a cork to replace a spring threaded tube insert and give your drapery rods or metal tube furniture a new lease on life.
quick fix Removing stripped screws Make quick work of removing a stripped screw combining physics and hand tools.
quick fix IKEA, let me introduce you to my little friend Sugru Make IKEA furniture do what you want with a little Sugru.
quick fix Easily clean up corrosion Battery corrosion can ruin electronics and sap car batteries. A little vinegar or Coca-Cola applied with a stiff brush can resolve (or dissolve) the problem.
Sugru What to Do with Sugru Sugru's mouldable rubber glue can fix or repurpose an amazing number of things. Here are a few I can share.
quick fix 4 step safety seal removal technique If you've ever struggled with the lift and peel type of seals, it might be because your technique is wrong. Here's the fix.
quick fix Quick fix - hard surface label removal Removing price and product labels can be a sticky business. Here's how to tackle the chore.
