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When it comes to mending things, you have a wide choice of glue and tape to help you out. Here are some of your options.

Wood glue. Today’s wood glue is strong enough that a board is more likely to break somewhere else than at the place where you glued it. There are […]

You can go very far in the world of light home maintenance with a hammer, a screw driver, and a pair of pliers. First, though, it is necessary to get tools of reasonable quality because bad tools are not just worthless but potentially dangerous.

Even if you are female, don’t get the little “lady’s” […]

When a new kitchen is installed, part of what makes it attractive is the fact that it is one hundred percent clean. Older kitchens have little semi-hidden pockets of crumbs, crud, and grease. When we attack the kitchen with our normal cleaning, we may miss these little places and yet they are visible […]

If you notice your lamp beginning to flicker or the light bulb dimming at odd times, it may be time to rewire your lamp. If you like the style of your lamp—or if you find an antique lamp you like but are concerned about its safety—rewiring is the way to go. It’s not […]