Mythbusters, Plumbing Edition
Antifreeze helps your car’s fluids from freezing … does it work for your household pipes, too?
Time for a Clean Sweep
Are your chimney and fireplace or wood-burning stove in safe operating condition?
Furniture Freegans Unite
How I became a furniture freegan and decorated my whole house for a whopping $0.
Under Attack
It’s that time of year again — summer heat starts to fade away and the yellow jackets come out to play … dirty. Why do they get so aggressive? The answer is pretty simple.
Going Au Naturel
Chemical-free cleaning is easier and more effective than you might think. Try these items that you probably already have on hand.
Yard Duty
Make the most of your time at home — get a jump on defensible space by ridding your yard of pine needles and other potentially hazardous debris.
Getting Dirty in Quarantine
When a coronavirus-sized wrench is thrown into your foreseeable plans, it can be a great opportunity to break from your status quo and exercise your green thumb. So grab some seeds, tools, and soil, and get dirty.
Springtime Home Maintenance
Doors, roofs, decks, critter damage: We all know spring is the time for important repairs in case next winter is … well, winter. Contractor Steven Torres takes you on a cheeky ride for the important prep you must do to avoid house calamity before next year’s season.
Go-To Gear for Snow Removal
Two employee-owners of Truckee’s Mountain Hardware and Sports compiled a guide for snow removal equipment this winter season.