Extreme How-To has friends “across the pond” at Walls and Floors UK who have written an article on “Tiling Tips” especially for our blog. Check it out: You may have recently decided that you want to tile your bathroom. Many people choose to do this to their bathrooms as an effective way to update […]
Home Improvement
Bug Off—A Simple Screen Solution
Our house has a rear door that leads to a backyard deck. Both my two-year-old son and our cocker spaniel go in and out of that door several hundred times a day. That might be slightly overstated, but the door seems to be open constantly, and all sorts of flying insects invite themselves into the […]
2013 National Hardware Show Highlights
The Extreme How-To staff recently spent a week in Las Vegas for the 2013 National Hardware Show. We exhibited our magazine at the show as well as walked the aisles in search of cool tools. Here’s a quick look at some of the highlights. HomeRight SteamMachine The SteamMachine from HomeRight is a multipurpose power […]
The NARI’s Top 10 Steps to Prepare for a Remodel
A handy hit list for procuring a contractor… Even the handiest of homeowners usually have a threshold where they decide it’s smart to forgo doing the project themselves and instead call in a professional. Whether it’s a matter of experience, equipment or just available time, recruiting a contractor often makes a lot of sense. But […]
Cool Stuff: Superior Sealants
Cracks in caulk joints occur because the house moves, and the caulk doesn’t move with it. This movement can occur when the house settles, or as the building materials expand and contract with seasonal changes. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a caulk that moves with the the house? The Sashco company makes […]
How to Make Floating Shelves
Behold the latest Extreme How-To video — a great weekend project for the DIY’er with a table saw. Just click below to play…
International Builders Show 2013 at a Glance
Here’s a quick look at some cool new products I saw at the 2013 International Builders Show that might interest the DIY Homeowner. The Extreme How-To staff shared our IBS exhibition booth with Simonton Windows and TG Tools. Simonton makes top-quality, energy-efficiency vinyl windows that reduce your energy bills and spare you tons […]
New Way to Break Stuff: Ecobust
Who doesn’t love a new way to break stuff? Instead of ripping through concrete or stone with a jackhammer–or even explosives–Ecobust is an “expansive demolition agent” that breaks up rock and concrete neatly and silently. The product is basically cement that […]
Hay is for Houses
I spent the weekend at an arts and crafts festival at the Tannehill Ironworks State Park in Alabama where I was peddling my book, The Bull, and giving out free subscriptions to EHT. While there I met a lot of interesting people, including […]
Connecting PVC Piping
PVC is everywhere. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is the most commonly used plastic piping material. It’s corrosion-resistant, cost-effective and promises a long service life. It can be used underground or can even be used outdoors if the pipe contains stabilizers and UV inhibitors and is painted […]