METAL SCRAPER: THE UNSUNG HERO (AND OTHER LABEL WOES) - Metal scraper is the way to go. I’ve got one that’s older than my house’s plumbing—still work...

- Same here, but I’ll admit I’ve tried painting by headlamp—felt like spelunking in my own living room. - Battery lanterns are a step up, but sha...

Yep, that's been my experience too—rain barrels just can't keep up with pool water. Tried it once, ended up with a mini pond in the flower beds. The r...

Lighting Up the Backyard Fence: Solar, Wired, or Something Else? - Gotta admit, running conduit above ground *sounds* easier... but in my case (old...

- Been there with the “abstract art” walls—my first attempt at wet-sanding left more streaks than a toddler with a crayon. - The vacuum sander’s a s...