Drought problems can wreak havoc on any garden. If you have drought problems where you live, or if you are looking to cut your water bill, consider adding a rain barrel system to your home. Rain barrels are a simple …

Nothing complements a cool winter day like the warmth, smell and sound of a crackling fire in your fireplace. If you love chopping wood as much as we do, chances are you have a stockpile of firewood to heat the …

From filling a gas tank to filling a bird feeder, it’s always good to have a funnel on hand. Making your own funnel out of household items is easy. Below we have 3 tips on how to make your own …

Make your home even more functional by eliminating unused space at the foot of your staircase. ProHandymen home repair and improvement tips can help make your home more comfortable and add storage! Eliminate dead space A seating arrangement at the …

Get Your Grill Looking ‘Grate’ for BBQ Season Sometimes it feels like it takes your grill hours to heat up – especially when you’re hungry! Rest assured there’s an easy way to prevent hangry mobs at your next cookout: A …

Doorways looking a little drab? Glam ’em up with a little interior paint. The best news? It’s inexpensive to paint interior doors, and you don’t have to be a professional to pull it off. Where to Start? Can it. Choose …

The bathroom can be one of the most functional rooms in your home – as long as it’s designed correctly. If you’re looking for to add convenience and safety to the bathroom, a shower seat installation could be the perfect …

It’s a well-known belief that children thrive when they’re able to spend time in a space that fosters their sense of creativity and imagination. This is one of the many reasons why museums, bookstores and other adult-centric businesses put emphasis …

Are you about to paint, and want a way to prevent the drip of messy paint cans while painting out of those pesky cans and trays? Believe it or not – there are simple solutions you may not have even …

Big box home improvement stores carry a number of bathroom vanities which are perfectly functional, come in a wide variety of colors and sizes, and can be found in nearly every home across the nation. What they lack, is style. …

“Duct tape” is a misnomer. It’s great for fixing busted broom handles, patching holes in your shoulder bag, and keeping cardboard boxes closed – but it’s pretty useless on actual ducts. Make sure you use the right product to seal …

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), an estimated 400 people in the United States die from carbon monoxide poisoning each year, and approximately 50,000 victims receive examinations or treatment at healthcare facilities for accidental CO poisoning. Carbon monoxide …

If you live in an older home or one that’s even considered historic, you have different energy efficiency challenges than people with newer homes. Some of the methods you should pursue to save energy are the same, but others vary. …

Kitchen fires are the leading causes of home fires in the United States, but what other areas of the house should have extinguishers? Is there a specific number? Consider the size of your home, the number of floors and where …

Shelves are a great place to store items that are fragile, beautiful or sentimental, or when used as a means of additional storage. When you consider the importance or uniqueness of the objects which will be placed upon them, you …