Author: John Barnes

Handyman tips website was created by John Barnes from Phoenix, Arizona, in February 2014. John wanted to share with the public his experience in home improvement as a contractor and avid woodworker. John noticed that there aren’t many expert advice online and he wanted to help the public to get true expert tips and estimates. What started as a hobby soon became a full time job as Handyman tips website became very popular because of the quality of tips it provides. After a few years John has introduced a couple of new content creators into Handyman tips team but he is still the main content creator on Handyman tips website.
  • Are Cordless Vacuum Cleaners Effective Enough for House Cleaning

    A vacuum cleaner is one of the most reliable household devices often used to clean spacious floors and surfaces quickly and effectively. Conventional models, however, are commonly heavy and bulky, and it makes cleaning of small spaces, narrow crevices, and walled corners a bit of a challenge. To make things worse, most of them are…

  • Garden Power Tools

    If you’ve recently read our Tips for Beginner Vegetable Gardening you’re probably keen to get stuck into it! Before that though, it’s important you have all the right tools for the job. From mowers to blowers, let’s dig into our list of essential garden power tools you need to maintain your garden’s botanical feel… at…

  • Bandsaw Blade Tune-up

    A properly aligned bandsaw with a good, sharp blade, is a wonderful tool and a basic necessity in any well equipped woodworking shop. Bandsaws can do things that no other tool can do, they can cut curves, they can resaw, they can cut veneer, etc. Generally, they’re equally adept at ripping and at cross cutting….

  • How to Build a DIY Above Ground Pool Deck – Step-by-Step Guide

    Building a DIY above ground pool deck is a great way to make your backyard pool more comfortable, accessible, and attractive. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll show you how to build a freestanding wood pool deck using pressure-treated lumber, including the posts, beams, joists, stairs, decking, and railing. A while back we published an article…

  • Interior designers embrace antique rugs

    Expert interior designers have earlier predicted that it is the time for rich textures and mixed patterns to bring a touch of artistic innovation into our homes. Bright and vivid colors that are natural and refreshing to the eye will also be the trendy choices for this year. Natural and faux textures with delicate details…

  • How to spot hidden water damage in your home

    Water damage is by far the most dangerous thing that can happen to your home. Damage from water greatly affects the strength of any house and will cause heavy damage unless dealt with. The most dangerous type of water damage is the damage to very foundations of your home and you can literally lose your…

  • Drawer dresser – ideal storage solution for small spaces

    When it comes to decorating your home, it’s always difficult to establish a balance between design and utility. Some beautiful pieces of furniture would take up space but lack utility and this is when designer’s expertise is tested. To overcome this problem, most of the designers use the furniture pieces that are high on utility,…

  • 5 simple reasons why you should convert to LED lights

    LED lights are quickly becoming the norm for people to use in their homes and their appliances. Short for Light Emitting Diodes, these little lights are very different in function compared to their older brethren. Where a normal light bulb makes use of a heated filament to create light, a LED bulb uses a completely…

  • Functional kitchen design tips

    Designing your dreamy kitchen without a clear focus on functionality can lead to big regrets down the road. Kitchens have to be easy to use and fit your personal cook-flow. The lack of clever planning might cost you more than cash, but valuable time you could otherwise save. In this comprehensive guide we will try…

  • How to clean a Range Hood

    So, you have a great range hood in your kitchen. It’s quiet. It’s stylish. It’s exactly what you need to direct all that odor, grease, and smoke out of your home. You love cooking, right? It’s inevitable that your beautiful range hood is going to start to look a little grimy after a while. You…