07th September 2009
The slightest imperfection on a pool table surface can cause havoc. Nothing is more frustrating to the focused pool player than making a great shot and watching the path of the ball be disrupted or redirected by a slight tear or hole in the surface cloth....
02nd September 2009
There is no comparable feeling to that panic you feel the instant you know you are "locked out." I arrived home one evening after an enjoyable night out and at the door I suddenly remembered my house keys were inside on the kitchen counter. I experienced...
02nd September 2009
Life's 5 F's By Coach John DalyLife has a lot of things going for it. You would think that the 5 F's of life would not be any of them. But they are. If any of you have your mind in the gutter on what the 5 F's are, now is the time to clean that out. (hehe...
01st September 2009
How do you find a great handyman (or woman) when you need one?
A handyman who:
- will respond when you call
- will give you an accurate estimate
- shows up for the job
- does great work
- cleans up any mess
- is trustworthy
Sound l...
26th August 2009
Some handymen (and women) have carpentry experience, and others are carpenters. However, there are projects that need a real carpenter. When you want to finish a building project that is beyond a general handyman, you may want to hire a carpenter.
Wo...
23rd August 2009
If you are getting ready to clean your gutters, you must first be sure that your ladder will be long enough to allow you to work with the gutter lower than your chest. Stretching above head height to empty your gutters can be messy and unsafe. Normally i...
15th August 2009
So you are thinking about doing your own carpet installation? Well after years of installing carpets I can give you the shortcuts and secrets that will save you some money and your back.
Installing carpet does not take a graduate degree, just some secr...
13th August 2009
If a tree fell in my yard and no one heard it, would it be possible to simply leave it there? Unfortunately, a fallen tree in the yard can be a mess - unless you live in a forest.
First survey the tree and area for any power lines that could have been...
13th August 2009
The excitement of installing a home theater system can only be dampened by the thought of its installation. Diagrams, wiring, equipment, wall mounts and power tools can at first be a bit daunting. Spending some time planning your installation can save you...
12th August 2009
If you live in an area where you use your lawn mower seasonally, then there are some requirements for spring use and winter storage.
Spring:
When you first get your lawn mower out of storage for the first mowing of spring, check your service or owne...
11th August 2009
Unless planning a remodeling or construction project, most residential plumbing needs are "emergencies." A drain is backed up, a toilet will not turn off, a disposal is not functioning, or a pipe is leaking. If you do not already have a great plumber, yo...
10th August 2009
The majority of people ask more questions when hiring a builder than a babysitter, even though a babysitter is looking after your most precious loved ones. Most babysitters are found by referral, word of mouth, or through neighbors. Although it is comfort...
10th August 2009
A hardwood floor can add beauty and warmth to your home. Hardwood can also hold up longer and be easier to maintain than many other flooring choices. If you would like the beauty of new hardwood floors but have been put off by the all the work of install...
05th August 2009
You don't need to dance to bring rain to your paradise, just some planning and a sprinkler system. Planning a sprinkler system requires a pencil and a large sheet of graph paper, a compass for drawing, a tape measure of at least 50 foot, spray paint, smal...
03rd August 2009
There may not be a more satisfying feeling than arriving home to a house which has been cleaned from top to bottom, even more so when some else has done all of the work while you were gone; nothing left to do but relax in your favorite chair by the fire! ...
