The Blog
Welcome to my main blog. Here you will find DIY articles, tips on how to look after your home, and warnings on things to avoid doing or purchasing.
Keep an eye on your plastic vent exhaust hood
Dryer vents, bathroom fan vents, kitchen range hood vents, you know—those hoods on the outer walls of your house with the flapper that keep wind, rain, and critters out of your ductwork. Some are metal, but the majority of the smaller ones are made of plastic. UV rays...
Should you hire a Contractor, or a Handyman, for work on your Connecticut home?
Potentially either. To know which is right for you requires a basic understanding of the different types of contractor: General Contractors and Tradespeople While beyond the scope of this comparison, I'll begin by defining GCs and Trade Contractors, as the...
Who we are:
I provide only one level of service, and that is my best.
Never EVER buy no-name hardware from Amazon or AliExpress…
...for your home. I'm pretty easygoing when it comes to customer supplied items. You want to pick out (and pick up) the tile? Fine by me. Have some antique locksets with ornate glass knobs found at a flea market for your nineteenth century Victorian? I'll get right to...
Why am I sharing my “secrets” in the form of DIY articles?
To start, I am an avid DIY'er As with many contractors and handy persons, I began my education by way of DIY. Doing it oneself can be enjoyable, a source of pride and satisfaction, and of course, a way to save money and maybe get it done sooner. Not to mention...