Gary Wentz

The latches on most double hung windows are no match for a burglar with a...

Ninety-nine percent of drain lines under sinks are bound to leak sooner or later.

Badly aligned rollers inside the bottom of a patio screen door will cause the door to bind or stick...

The cause of 'spalling' or 'scaling' concrete is simple.

An eye-catching project made from wood scraps!

Is it worth it to buy a compact trim router? Here's what we think.

Regular cleaning doesn’t just make your carpet look better; it makes it last longer too.

The standard way to clean the filter from a kitchen exhaust fan is to stick...

Just when you thought your oscillating multitool couldn't possibly do more...

Great gear for an easier job and better results.

Tips for tight miters and coped joints.

When you're ready to tackle an electrical project yourself, make sure you have these go-to...

Dirt—even dirt you can’t see—is abrasive. So when you walk across a dirty carpet, dirt particles grind away...

Small security measures are a huge deterrent. Most home break-ins aren’t the work of criminal...

When marking walls for cabinets, shelving, etc., try a plastic ruler or a bubble stick...

If you happen to slop some paint on varnished wood, don’t worry. Home centers carry...

Removable caulk is a great solution for leaky, energy-wasting windows. It looks a whole lot...

If you live in an older home that has fuses rather than breaker switches in...

If your toilet isn’t solidly fastened to the floor, there may be trouble in your...

Digging is bonehead simple. But as with any other job, a little know-how lets you...

Cabinets are the largest cost on many kitchen remodeling jobs. But most old cabinets can...

The knowledge you need to be a better homeowner. When choosing blocks for a retaining...