Category: Blog

  • Venting a Bathroom Done Right in 2026

    Your bathroom needs to be vented. Venting the bathroom by installing or replacing a fan is a moderate to complex DIY job, depending on where the bathroom is located. The job’s complexity is sometimes due to venting to the outside of the house with ductwork, even in the most accessible location, the attic. A DIY…

  • How to Repair And Prevent A Cracked Concrete Sidewalk in 2026

    A bad crack in a concrete sidewalk is a repair job most people try to avoid. Many people try to put a band-aid on the problem but find it fails. Don’t despair. You can repair that cracked sidewalk and prevent it from breaking again. I’m not going to pretend this is an easy job. It…

  • How to Repair And Replace A Broken Floor Tile (with Video)

    Repairing or replacing broken floor tiles is a simple, easy-to-understand process. Deciding whether to repair or replace your broken tile is also straightforward. It is definitely a DIY project. When a break in your tile is new and undamaged, the tile can easily be repaired. The tile will be harder to repair if chipping, crumbling,…

  • How Do I Replace A Piece Of Stained Carpet?

    You don’t want to replace the entire carpet in a room because of one or even more than one stain. You want to replace only the part of your carpet that’s stained without replacing the entire carpet in the room, and the good news is you can. You can buy carpet repair kits, but they…

  • How to Hang Curtains — Best Practices in 2026

    Learning how to hang curtains is not difficult. With a few simple tools, some forethought, and perhaps a partner, you can hang your curtains in a short time. Poorly hung curtains look terrible but done right, you can hang $100 curtains and make them look like a million bucks. My ex was on the other…

  • What to Do When There’s a Dead Mouse in Your Wall

    One of the worst odors that can show up in a home is the smell of a dead mouse. If the critter dies inside your living space, it isn’t fun, but you can easily find and dispose of the carcass. If it dies inside the walls, the solution is going to be a little more…

  • How to Replace Rod Bearings With The Engine Still In The Car

    Most people will recommend pulling the engine if the rod bearings are bad, but this how-to assumes that you want to do it with your engine still in place. While not recommended, you can still do it if that is your prerogative. The biggest reason you will want to pull the engine is that when…

  • Shareable Infographic Quotes About Homes, Tools & Cars Part 2

    “If I had more time, I’d watch more woodworking or home-improvement shows, but not enough hours in the day.” Nick Offerman Share this Image On Your Site Infographic by MechanicalCaveman.com “There is no place more delightful than home.” Marcus Tullius Cicero Share this Image On Your Site Infographic by MechanicalCaveman.com “Love begins at home, and…

  • Shareable Infographic Quotes About Homes, Tools & Cars

    Easy to share infographic quotes for you re homes, tools, and cars. Enjoy! “It is essential to have good tools, but it is also essential that the tools should be used in the right way.” Wallace D. Wattles Share this Image On Your Site Infographic by MechanicalCaveman.com “Where we love is home – home that…

  • Setting the Right Baseboard Height for Carpets (With Video Tutorials)

    The ideal height to install your baseboard at to allow for carpet to be installed is 3/8″. This leaves the carpet installer (I’m assuming also you) enough space to cut and tuck any excess carpet to keep your edges looking seamless. You wouldn’t want to look at your base and see a gap above the…