Category: HowTos

  • HowTo care for African Violets

    African Violets are one of the most popular indoor plants. Requiring a little more care then other house plants they can provide beautiful foliage and flowers. Water, sun and temperature are the key to healthy plants. African Violets have about a 10 degree happy zone with a daytime temperature of 72F and overnight temperatures no…

  • Installing T1 Siding

    Siding comes in many forms but T1 siding is mostly used as an Exterior Sheathing and Siding all in one. Its primary application is in out buildings such as a detached garage or shed but it can be used on homes or businesses with good results. Its maintenance factor will depend on the product that…

  • How To – Organizing Your Hand Tools Upright Tool Box

    Tool Chests are a great way to store and sort your hand tools and although they have been used by Automotive Mechanics for years they are finding their ways into home garages too. There are many options when purchasing a Tool Chest so you should look for one that meets your own needs. Models are…

  • Installing Retractable Doorstops

    During the summer season it’s nice to keep a few doors or windows open to provide cross ventilation. However there are times when the breeze gets a little too strong and your door will slam shut. Instead of resorting to piles of shoes or cans of juice to keep your door open you can install…

  • How To – Automotive Paint Care – Compound Polish Wax

    Understanding a little bit about your car’s paint and the products that you put on it will go a long way in protecting your investment. This HowTo will cover some of the methods to restore and improve older paint. If you are working on fresh paint see our other HowTo for additional information. It seems…