Japan's rich cultural heritage has gifted the world with treasures like wabi-sabi and kintsugi, concepts that teach us to find beauty in imperfection. From culinary delights such as sushi, ramen, tonkatsu, okonomiyaki, matcha, and onigiri, to the serene p ...
Wiring a Breaker Box – Breaker Boxes 101
In your home—in everyone's homes, in fact—the seat of electrical power takes an unassuming form. Concealed by a nondescript metal door, the breaker box doesn’t look very impressive, but it's the reason you can turn on the lights, the blender, the air cond ...
6 Alternatives When Wood Isn’t the Best Material for Your Project and When to Use Them
Wood might be the most common choice for many home projects, but it's far from the only option available to DIYers looking to upgrade their homes. These days, innovative brands are offering wood alternatives that are sustainable and provide unique benefit ...
How to Hack a Wheeled Cooler—for Less than $250
Coolers make it possible to keep food and beverages fresh on long days without refrigeration. But when packed full and weighed down by ice and drinks, larger tubs lacking wheels can become quite cumbersome to take tailgating, camping, or hiking out to a p ...
Zoned Heating System
A standard, non-zoned heating system controls the temperature of the entire house as a whole. A zoned heating system, in contrast, allows homeowners to control the temperature of each room or zone individually, thereby maximizing comfort and minimizing en ...
The 8 Worst Houseplants for People with Allergies
Although some houseplants reportedly help clean the air, others can trigger allergy symptoms by adding extra baggage—such as pollen or spores—to the air instead. Contact with the foliage of certain plants also can cause rashes in people with sensitive ski ...
9 DIY Tips for Wood Floor Scratch Repair
Wood floors bring beauty and value to a home—as long as they are well-maintained. Natural wood is at constant risk of surface wear, water marks, and deeper damage. Prevention, of course, is key: Use area rugs and soft protective pads to move furniture, re ...
18 Native Plants to Grow in Xeriscape Gardens (By Region)
Watering gardens can be time-consuming—particularly for those who live in an area with minimal rainfall. But water is a limited resource everywhere and water-wise gardeners are always looking for creative ways to reduce plant watering needs and keep their ...
What Your Plant’s Yellow Leaves Mean—and How to Fix Them
Why Are My Plant's Leaves Turning Yellow? Here's What to Do Q: I purchased my first houseplant a few months ago, and things were going great. But recently its leaves have started to turn yellow. What's wrong with my plant; am I doing something wrong? A: ...
Worx Pegasus Work Table Review
Worx WX051 Pegasus Folding Work Table & Sawhorse: At a Glance Rating: 9.3/10 PROS Sawhorse has a capacity of up to 1,000 pounds, and the work table can hold up to 300 pounds Weighs just 30 pounds and has built-in handholds for easy transportation I ...