The rule is like dissolves like. Water is a polar solvent, meaning it has distinct charges at different ends. Grease is non-polar so...

After recent move I built a new shed and realized I should have purged tools before the move, but just packing up was hard enough. Ended...

This remarkable intact log cabin remains untouched surrounded by a newer building. It's a museum piece!

A flexible, cheaper alternative to copper was developed in the 80's but it dissolves when in contact with chlorinated water, usually at...

Tried Gorilla product...wouldn't stick plastic to plastic. Made a mess. This squeeze tube is indispensable. Comes out easily. Is white...

https://www.rd.com/list/diy-home-improvement-projects/ All hint at DIY work and raise some questions about safety and proper permits....

Just visited Gari Melchers' home in Fredericksburg. He was active at the beginning of the last century. He changed his style to more...

Incredibly flexible and smooth application. Excellent indoors or out. Well worth the price. Click on image for link.

This beautifully encapsulated crawlspace for a new house is affected by partial knowledge of the builders. Encapsulated crawlspaces are...

We moved to Fredericksburg into a house built in1863. This out building may have been slave quarters, due to evidence of an old stove. We...

I have seen burns from curling irons and cigarettes in these, also discoloration from drain cleaners. You need to protect the sink from...

These hostas have been here since I moved in 12 years ago. I fertilized them with the usual stinky, burning, manufactured nitrogen...

Fabuloso not so fabulous! This pervasive cleaner made its way north from South America to homes and offices everywhere, until it was...

My main strategy as a home inspector is to keep an open mind because even the most obvious good things about a house can throw for a...

Who doesn't have back pain after a certain age? I've gotten relief with acupuncture but complete independence came after I was taught...

My basement stairs. As with any painting, prep is the most important. Had to patch holes and cracks with concrete patch and clean and...

I would be delighted to make more money during inspections but I'm stuck on lack of overall value to home buyers for extra services....

Most folks just keep their shades closed because they are so awkward: resulting in no daylight in the room. Any feature with cords to...