Global warming and global climate changes forces us to reconsider our energy sources. If we want to stop or slow down these changes we must consider using renewable energy sources in every aspect of our life, from industry, transportation and, most importantly, our homes. If we want to see changes we must not wait for…
If you want to be a DIY homeowner or you just want to do a simple repair on your home appliances, assemble a piece of furniture or repair your car, you will need quality tools. But it is hard to buy quality tools if you don’t know what type of tools you need for specific…
Are skyrocketing energy bills and drafty rooms making you want to say goodbye to your hard-earned money? With easy-to-follow steps, you can save money and energy while creating a more comfortable living space. Say goodbye to expensive contractors and hello to a budget-friendly solution that anyone can do. Our step-by-step guide will walk you through…
In one of our previous articles, Furniture restoration, we explained you the basics of furniture restoration and in this review we present to you a book which covers all aspects of furniture restoration in over 300 pages. The furniture bible, by Cristophe Pourny, is an exhaustive guide to every aspect of the craft, from construction…
It is hard to imagine a modern kitchen nowadays without a kitchen faucet with pull out handle. It makes all jobs in the sink much easier and naturally all housewives want it in their kitchen. The down part is that the pull out hose will eventually begin to leak because it wears out from pulling…
You finally decided to take care of your lawn, you have the will-power and when you try to fire up your grass trimmer the starter rope brakes! Don’t quit now, it is time for a simple DIY repair and you will be back trimming your lawn in under half an hour. There is no need to…
Woodworking lathes are almost inevitable in woodworking, woodturning and in making furniture. Lathes consist of an adjustable horizontal metal rail – the tool rest – between the material and the operator accommodates the positioning of shaping tools, which are usually hand-held. With wood, it is common practice to press and slide sandpaper against the still-spinning…
In the world of computers, tablets and game consoles children are forgetting the true meaning of childhood. Every day the number of children playing in the street and parks is smaller and fathers don’t spend enough time with their kids anymore. With Handy dad book you can change that and spend more quality time with…
Every year time before Christmas is the time when we pay special attention to decorations which will make our home unique and provide that special feeling of the holiday season. Year after year we combine and buy new decorations trying to outdone the previous year. It doesn’t matter if you bought your decorations or made…
Did the winter caught you unprepared? Snow has fallen and your kids want their sleds immediately! If you want, you can clean the driveway and try to battle your way through to the nearest store and spend over 100$ for  a decent wooden snow sled or you can buy cheap plastic one which your kid…