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.
  • How to use jigsaw

    In one of our previous articles, What saw to use, we covered the types of saws and their uses and after publishing it we got several requests to show how to handle each of those saws. We decided to start with the jigsaw because it is the most common saw in a DIY homeowner’s garage…

  • Building kitchen cabinets

    In todays economy many people can’t afford new kitchen cabinets and the prices of quality kitchen cabinets are extremely expensive, even for a well situated household. The other bad thing about kitchen cabinets at your local store is that there are no more cabinets from good quality wood like oak, walnut, cherry or marple. Todays…

  • What saw to use?

    There isn’t a woodworker, contractor or homeowner who didn’t ask himself a question -What saw to use? – at least once in his life. Every project is different and it doesn’t matter if you are professional woodworker or just a hobby woodworker, choosing the correct saw is crucial. Most people try to get the job…

  • Do I need solar panels?

    The answer to the question – Do I need solar panels? – is simple, yes you do! In every aspects of our lives technology is advancing almost daily and we all try to keep up with it and we buy new cell phones, new cars, new appliances, new TV’s, new tablets and the list goes…

  • Renewable energy & Sustainable design

    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…

  • All you need to know about wrenches

    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…

  • DIY Spray Foam Insulation: Step-by-Step Guide for Homeowners

    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…

  • The furniture bible

    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…

  • How to replace kitchen faucet pull out hose

    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…

  • How to replace broken starter rope

    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…