Where to install smoke and CO alarms, how often to test them and when to replace batteries or the whole unit, based on USFA and CPSC advice.
Continue reading Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms: Where to Put Them and How to Test Them
Remove old, moldy caulk, clean and dry the joint, and lay a neat new bead of kitchen-and-bath sealant around your tub or shower.
Fix nail holes, dents and fist-sized holes in drywall with spackle or a mesh patch, then sand, prime and paint so the repair disappears.
Paint sheen changes how a wall looks and how well it cleans. Here's where flat, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss and gloss work best in a home.
Continue reading Flat, Eggshell, Satin or Gloss? How to Choose a Paint Sheen
Combine ambient, task and accent lighting, and choose LED bulbs by lumens, color temperature and CRI, to make any room comfortable and useful.
Pick the right ladder, set it at a safe angle and climb it properly, with simple rules drawn from OSHA's ladder standards.
Continue reading Ladder Safety for DIY Jobs Around the House
