Tag: home improvement
Buying new appliances isn’t easy these days
Kym Seabolt shares her battle to find a new dishwasher, replacing the not-even-four-year-old model that just died.
The 180% increase in lumber prices explained
Lumber prices have increased 180% since April 2020. Learn why have they risen and how high will they go.
It can’t be hoarding if it has value
Kym Seabolt and Mr. Wonderful take on the annual task of cleaning out the barn.
They don’t make things like they used to
Kym Seabolt reflects on the idea that major appliances cost major money and come with mini warranties.
Killer DIY
Perhaps the blend of logic and imagination that solves true crimes and crimes like 1970s tile are more alike than we realize, Kym Seabolt explains.
How to control crabgrass before it appears
Crabgrass is a common problem that appears in summer. Learn how to control it before it becomes a problem in your lawn.
Radon can be a home’s silent stalker
Julie Giess details how she tested her family's home for radon and the steps she took to further reduce exposure after receiving the results.
Soil evaluations a vital step when installing a septic system
A soil evaluation takes into consideration soil type, limitations, slope and depth to the perched seasonal water table to determine the best septic system.
Living the nerd life
Kymberly Foster Seabolt spent hours researching the origins of our vintage bathroom sink. Find out what she learned about its origins.
Wolves with power tools
Kymberly Foster Seabolt offers an update on the great bathroom renovation of 2021.
