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Popular Mechanics
February 20, 2009
Joseph Truini |
The Guide to Sump-Pump Problems: DIY Guy Have a sump pump question? The answer might be here.   |
Popular Mechanics
June 1998
Merle Henkenius |
Installing a Basement Egress Window Without an egress window in case of fire, regulations simply won't allow a basement bedroom. And because this ruling is fairly recent in many parts of the country, most existing basements were not built with egress windows. Thankfully, you needn't be restricted by your original basement... |
Popular Mechanics
July 2006
Merle Henkenius |
Waterworks Installing an in-ground sprinkler system is a big job with a big payoff. |
This Old House
Charlie Cook |
Sump Pump Cover-Up There's no plumbing-related reason for a sump pump cover, but it will prevent objects from falling into the well and young children from playing in it. Also, the presence of radon gases or local building codes might require a cover. Here's what to do. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2001 |
Bright Idea The range of outdoor lighting options runs from motion-sensing floodlights, to sodium-vapor yardlights, to low-voltage landscape lights and traditional lamp posts. Each meets a need, but it's the humble post light we'll focus on here... |
Popular Mechanics
June 2006
Joseph Truini |
Trickle Down Theory A quick guide to building a stone-lined, fit-anywhere, good-looking backyard pond. |
National Gardening
Cathy White |
Building a Pond Garden Reap the pleasures of water by adding a pond to your garden. |
This Old House
Merle Henkenius |
Good-Bye Sweaty Toilet Every summer millions of homeowners have to deal with toilets that perspire puddles of water. But just a little warm water will keep the exterior of those toilets dry all summer long. |
This Old House
Caitlin O'Neil |
Flood Watch Learn how to keep your basement dry and your yard puddle-free... |
This Old House
John D. Wagner |
Blacktop and Beyond Renewal and replacement options for the driveway that leads to your door. |
This Old House
December 2007
Eileen McCluskey |
Retrofitting Radiant Heating Installing water-filled tubing underfoot to heat a room requires some creativity when the flooring's already in place, but it can be done. |
Popular Mechanics
July 2001
Merle Henkenius |
Installing A Tub Surround Sooner or later, every bathroom needs a tuneup -- and the tub's shower enclosure is often the best place to start... |
Popular Mechanics
February 2007
Norman Becker |
Sump Pump with Battery Power: Homeowners Clinic Battery-powered sump pumps are ideal for houses left unattended for extended periods, as well as for homes that experience frequent power outages. |
Home Toys
April 2005
Larry Holben |
Total Room Home Theater: What is is? Prior to installing a new home theater, consideration needs to be given to everything from the ground up starting with the floor. |
This Old House
Scott Gibson |
Living Down Under Most basements are little more than a place to cultivate cobwebs and store cans of paint. But they are an ideal place for the low-cost extra bedroom, family room or workout space you've always wanted. And as we show here, basements can be turned into any one of several living areas. |
This Old House
Harry Sawyers |
Building a Fire Pit Building your very own ring of fire isn't any harder than playing with blocks. |
This Old House
Harry Sawyer |
10 Uses for PVC Ten things to do with those leftover scraps from your latest plumbing job. |
| This Old House |
No Less Than 52 Skills You Need to Survive Homeownership From pulling nails without denting trim to getting a big paint spill off your carpet -- fast fix-it advice when it's time for you to do your homeowning duty. |
Popular Mechanics
March 2007
Norman Becker |
Checklist: Basement Finishing, Waterproofing and De-Molding Before refinishing your basement, check to verify that none of the wall cavities or floor boards contain mold or moisture. |
Popular Mechanics
July 2005
Norman Becker, P.E. |
Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A A professional engineer solves readers' dilemmas ranging from tree-root patio bulge to bracing a floor joist under a toilet. |
| National Gardening |
Making a Water Garden Bring an exotic touch to your patio, deck, or yard by making a small water garden in a tub. |
This Old House
November 2006
Thomas Baker |
Hiding Speaker Wires How to snake speaker wires through walls. |
Popular Mechanics
July 2006
Becker & Lego |
Homeowner's Clinic How to tackle termites in your home... How to maximize protection on your roof deck... Building a cellar door for a recessed basement entry... How to make electrical rewiring more affordable... Fix cabinet doors... etc. |
| National Gardening |
Building a Water Garden Here are instructions for planning, building and planting a water garden. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2006
Merle Henkenius |
The Joy of Concrete Concrete is an age-old pillar of civilization, on a par with beer, steel and the T-bone steak. Master concrete and you can build a backyard empire, starting with a spot to fire up your grill. |
This Old House
John D. Wagner |
Hold the Dirt A retaining wall can hold back a hillside and turn steep slopes into living space --- if you pay attention to the basics. |
Popular Mechanics
May 2005
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Installing electrical boxes in existing spaces... Calculating square footage of a roof... Electric- or battery-operated sump pump?... Finding electrical switches for old houses... Re-routing dryer vents... Plus: subcompact garden tractors... Masking tape as a clamp... etc. |
This Old House
October 2007
Natalie Rodriguez |
Driveways That Drain Away Porous alternatives to asphalt divert rainwater runoff from overworked sewers - and look nicer. |
This Old House
Thomas Baker |
Gluing PVC Pipe Solvent-welding plastic piping? Here's how to keep mistakes to a minimum. |
| This Old House |
Silencing Noisy Pipes Put an end to the banging underfoot with this simple fix. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
From the Ground Up: Foundations A foundation is forever - how to do it right. |
This Old House
Arianne Cohen |
Five Questions to Ask Your Flood-Control Specialist Know what to ask when disaster strikes. |
This Old House
December 11, 2000
Merle Henkenius |
Adding Sink Shutoff Valves How to keep them level. Making this simple change will yield a lifetime of convenience and ensure a quick response... |
Popular Mechanics
April 7, 2009 |
How to Banish Basement Pipe Problems The way water comes in and goes out of the home is one of those processes we take for granted -- until we can't take a shower or make the toilet flush properly. |
Popular Mechanics
May 2000
Thomas Klenck |
Concrete How it's made and how you use it. |
Popular Mechanics
March 2009 |
Basement Replacement: DIY Remodeling For Your Bottom Floor When HGTV's James Lunday and his Rip & Renew team first looked at the basement, they saw unrealized potential. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2004
Mike Allen |
Repairing Windshield Washers Your windshield washers are a valuable safety system on your car or truck. And like other automotive systems, this one can require a little maintenance. |
This Old House
August 2007
Wilson Rothman |
Wireless Monitoring Systems Worry about whether you left home with the garage door open or an appliance turned on? Know what's going on at home with a wireless monitoring system. |
Popular Mechanics
February 2000
Bob Freudenberger |
Replacing Your Fuel Pump If there's anything over 60,000 miles on the odometer, but more commonly 100,000 plus, there's a good chance that the cause of this distressing no-start condition is an electric fuel pump that's no longer capable of forcing fuel forward with sufficient pressure... |
U.S. CPSC
January 6, 2011 |
ITT Water Technology Recalls Pumps Due to Electric Shock/Electrocution Hazard Sump pumps installed without ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection can pose an electric shock or electrocution hazard if touched by the consumer. |
Popular Mechanics
July 2000
Bob Freudenberger |
Replacing Your Water Pump Its rubber parts may disintegrate if the engine overheats, and its polished sealing faces can wear and warp if the engine is run dry. Typically, pumps will start leaking catastrophically shortly after a boil-over. This kind of failure can be worse than it sounds... |
U.S. CPSC
August 28, 2002 |
Bicycle Tire Floor Pumps Recalled by Todson Inc. The pressure gauge lens can separate from the pump and strike a consumer, causing injury. |
IEEE Spectrum
September 2007
Paul Wallich |
Kids, Do Try This at Home Here's how to build a backyard T-shirt canon, per the book Whoosh Boom Splat by William Gurstelle. |
Popular Mechanics
August 2006
Ken Juran |
Replacing a Bad Power Steering Pump While power steering pumps are not a do-it-yourself rebuild item, you can buy and install one yourself using this guide. |
