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May 21, 2021
Signature Hardware is recalling hundreds of Pickens Flip Up Towel Grab Bars due to a fall risk that has resulted in more than a dozen incident reports. The recall, announced May 5, affects about 330 towel grab bars in the U.S. and five more in Canada. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the product can break if the towel bar is used to provide bodily support, which could result in a fall and injury.
May 20, 2021
Sunlight streaming into a room is a beautiful sight. But did you know that prolonged sun exposure can bleach and damage your hardwood floors? If you want to fix a discolored, sun-damaged hardwood floor, follow these steps.
May 20, 2021
Let’s be real: A fiberglass or acrylic shower surround doesn’t exactly scream modern. If this is your bathroom’s current situation, it might be time for a change. Follow this step-by-step guide on how to tile a shower — and take your bathroom from drab to fab in about a weekend’s worth of work.
May 19, 2021
According to the National Association of Home Builders, softwood lumber — the kind used in structural framing — has more than tripled in price over the past year. The increase has added almost $36,000 to the average price to build a new home, but it’s also impacting the price of home improvements, renovations and remodels.
May 18, 2021
With so many potential benefits, deciding to build a deck may seem like a no-brainer. But is this a project you can tackle yourself, or is it one better fit for the pros? The information outlined here will give you a sense of the deck-building process.
May 18, 2021
Chicago-based Kolcraft Enterprises Inc. is recalling 51,000 baby cradle accessories due to risk of infant suffocation death. The recalled component is the inclined sleeper accessory included with Kolcraft Cuddle ’n Care 2-in-1 Bassinet & Incline Sleepers as well as with Preferred Position 2-in-1 Bassinet & Incline Sleepers.
May 18, 2021
Granite countertop installation is technically something you can do yourself, but it’s not some quick Saturday afternoon job you can take on after a jaunt to the hardware store. That said, if you have the right tools, you can make your granite dreams a reality. Here’s how to install granite countertops.
May 17, 2021
The process for vinyl siding installation is no walk in the park. It requires a ton of patience and some level of carpentry experience. If siding your own house sounds like the kind of project you want to tackle, read this primer on how to install vinyl siding before you dive in.