This month’s column is a short one, but very quickly and easily solves a problem that vexes many homeowners. I was asked to check out a...

This month’s column features an advanced table saw technique, so by all means, if you are not comfortable and experienced and own a good...

…I mean, the kind of mortar joints in old masonry, or in this case, a stone monument at a local park. I was asked to help repair it,...

With any luck, you may live near an excellent hardware store or glass shop, and if you need to replace a windowpane that’s 15 ¾ inches by...

Everyone who loves old houses should be so lucky as to enjoy an elegant old staircase, with fancy carvings, hand-turned spindles, and...

My son homebrews beer, and has used an end-of-tap water filter for years. However, he noticed that other faucets and fixtures still flow...

Here’s a fun little project that I doubt took more than an hour, start to finish. Sad irons (I believe the “sad” means “solid”) were used...

(Volume 3, Issue 12) Ed is a do-it-yourselfer who is happy to share some of his ideas and experiences in this monthly column. A while...

What do you do when a neighbor asks you to replace the rotted-out man-door to her garage? You check out the door, measure it, see which...

“Ideas from Ed” (September 2020) Ed is a do-it-yourselfer who is happy to share some of his ideas and experiences in this monthly column....

Ed is a do-it-yourselfer who is happy to share some of his ideas and experiences in this monthly column. This month: Hydrant woes I know...

“Ideas from Ed” (July 2020) Ed is a do-it-yourselfer who is happy to share some of his ideas and experiences in this monthly column. This...

“Ideas from Ed” (June 2020) Ed is a do-it-yourselfer who is happy to share some of his ideas and experiences in this monthly column. This...

“Ideas from Ed” (May 2020) Ed is a do-it-yourselfer who is happy to share some of his ideas and experiences in this monthly column. This...

“Ideas from Ed” (April 2020) Ed is a do-it-yourselfer who is happy to share some of his ideas and experiences in this monthly column....

“Ideas from Ed” (March 2020) Ed is a do-it-yourselfer who is happy to share some of his ideas and experiences in this monthly column....

“Ideas from Ed” (February 2020) Ed is a do-it-yourselfer who is happy to share some of his ideas and experiences in this monthly column....

“Ideas from Ed” (January 2020) Ed is a do-it-yourselfer who is happy to share some of his ideas and experiences in this monthly column....

Ed is a do-it-yourselfer who is happy to share some of his ideas and experiences in this monthly column. This month: Crack attack! One...

“Ideas from Ed” (November 2019) Ed is a do-it-yourselfer who is happy to share some of his ideas and experiences in this monthly column....