Drilling into Metal

Here's a great tip from Corner Hardware for drilling into metal.

  August 31, 2006 | Comments ()

Video DIY

The proliferation of broadband connections has given rise to further development of online video and most mainstream diy and home improvement sites have caught onto this trend.

Easy2DIY contains great project how-to's as well as product reviews. These aren't videos in the truest sense of the word but more like slideshows with audio.

VideoJug comes to us from London and is more than just home diy videos but contains life hacks as well.

Expert Village has seeded Youtube with many home improvement videos and tips but you can also view them from their site which has many other "experts" from a variety of fields showcasing their knowledge.

Share your favorite sources for video diy help.

  August 29, 2006 | Comments (3)

Calculating Square Footage

Ever wondered if there is a standard for determining square footage? Many realtors go by the measurement of heated living area while others measure all living areas. Here's another article that delves further into square footage guidelines.

Be sure to consult your realtor or home owners association to see what guidelines they used to figure the square footage of the home you are looking at.

  August 22, 2006 | Comments ()

Automatic Sprinkler System

Summer is winding down but here's a tip to using your automatic sprinklers most effectively keeping water conservation in mind.

  August 17, 2006 | Comments ()