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September 7, 2022September 5, 2022

How To Fix Your Disposal

This is a fairly common problem. Most homeowners either have or will face this at some point. This is a good video of how to fix the problem yourself. One thing I would add to his remedies is that most disposals come with a disposal wrench which looks like a big allen wrench (5 sided shaft with a 90 degree bend) and this can be inserted in the center at the bottom (from underneath) of many disposals to manually turn the disposal and free it. Of course, make sure the switch is off when you do this. If you see one of these wrenches laying in the bottom of your base cabinet, that’s what it’s for.

September 6, 2022September 5, 2022

How To Remove A Stump

Trees are great. But when they become stumps, not so much. A lot of people have no idea how to get rid of them. But now, you do. Here’s 2 methods you can use. I think both require an equal amount of ibuprofen. Hey, I never said it was easy.

September 5, 2022September 5, 2022

Paint A Straight Edge Without Tape

This is a good tip. There are many ways you could do this including freehand with an angled sash brush but this would work. Basically it is whatever works best for you and your skill level. I’ve done more paint jobs than I could count but I have no doubt Mauro has done more than I so I think it’s good advice to keep this tip in your arsenal.

September 4, 2022September 5, 2022

Install A Simple Backsplash

Here’s a simple backsplash you can install yourself with very few tools and no mixing of bags of materials or cutting tile. You can do this!

September 3, 2022

Ghost Flushing Toilet

Ok so it’s not really a ghost flushing your toilet. Well, maybe in some cases it is but more than likely it’s the flapper. Here’s a good illustration of how to fix that.