Milwaukee Home Improvement Blog

Todays simple tip helps you understand why your ceiling fan has a direction switch, and how to use fan direction to maximize energy savings and comfort.

Removing wall paper can be a major pain! I’ve tried metal scraper, I’ve tried the “grab and pull” I’ve ended up with hundreds of scraps of wall paper laying on the floor, sweat on my brow and anger in my heart

Storm and screen doors sometimes develop warped or damaged frames. To prevent problems caused by excessive force, keep hinges oiled and check that the latches connect properly.

Early Spring is an important time to help your lawn recover from winter and prepare for a healthy lawn this summer.

Snow mold is a fungal grass disease that appears as the snow melts. There are 2 forms snow molds, gray and pink. Gray snow mold is caused by Typhula spp and pink snow mold is caused by Microdochium nivalis.

A normal light bulb is also known as an incandescent light bulb. These are your typical 60 watt, 75 watt etc. bulbs. The idea behind these bulbs is simple. Electricity runs through the filament.

Squeaky door hinges can be a real pain in the… ear, however with about five minutes of your time you can easily eliminate them.

First of all make sure the hinges are all fastened tightly to the door frame.

Leaking faucets are annoying and costly. Small leaks can waste several gallons of water each day and create unsightly water spots and stains in your sink.  If the constant dripping is driving you up the wall, fix the faucet yourself, saving time and money.

If you are looking to add lasting value and stunning looks to your kitchen you might want to look into getting a tile backsplash. Tile has near endless choices in color and size and can really set your kitchen apart from the rest.

Many people struggle with getting and/or staying organized; Whether it’s in the kitchen, the garage, the bedroom…It doesn’t make a difference. I have techniques that will work the same for any room or area that needs organization.