Home Improvement

6 Small Home Projects for Atlanta Humidity That I Use Every Year Allison checking a digital humidity gauge in her Metro Atlanta home

6 Small Home Projects for Atlanta Humidity That I Use Every Year

Frederick July 27, 2026

After living in more than eight countries, I have learned that climate affects nearly every part of...

Kitchen Appliance Noises You Should Never Ignore (And What They’re Telling You) Homeowner listening to a noisy refrigerator in a modern kitchen to identify early signs of an appliance problem.

Homeowner listening to a noisy refrigerator in a modern kitchen to identify early signs of an appliance problem.

Kitchen Appliance Noises You Should Never Ignore (And What They’re Telling You)

Patricia Martinez Fajardo July 23, 2026

Every appliance makes noise, but not every sound is harmless. Refrigerators hum, dishwashers swish, and dryers tumble...

Repurposed washing machine drum fire pit on a gravel patio with burning fire, Adirondack chairs, and landscaped backyard in Roswell, Georgia.

Repurposed Washing Machine Drum Fire Pit: A Practical DIY Project for Roswell Backyards

Patricia Martinez Fajardo July 16, 2026

There’s something satisfying about giving an old appliance a second life instead of sending it to the...

How to Deep Clean and Defrost a Freezer Without Losing a Whole Day Homeowner using hot water and a plastic scraper to deep clean and defrost a chest freezer while frozen food is safely stored in coolers nearby.

Homeowner using hot water and a plastic scraper to deep clean and defrost a chest freezer while frozen food is safely stored in coolers nearby.

How to Deep Clean and Defrost a Freezer Without Losing a Whole Day

Patricia Martinez Fajardo July 1, 2026

The first time I defrosted my chest freezer, I assumed it would take the better part of...

How to Fix a Refrigerator Evaporator Fan: A Step-by-Step DIY Repair Guide Technician replacing a refrigerator evaporator fan motor inside an open freezer compartment during a DIY appliance repair, with exposed evaporator coils, wiring, and repair tools visible.

Technician replacing a refrigerator evaporator fan motor inside an open freezer compartment during a DIY appliance repair, with exposed evaporator coils, wiring, and repair tools visible.

How to Fix a Refrigerator Evaporator Fan: A Step-by-Step DIY Repair Guide

Handyman Bob July 1, 2026

A refrigerator that isn’t cooling properly can make you think the worst. Many homeowners immediately assume the...

How to Build a DIY Laundry Pedestal for Better Storage in Marietta Learn how I built a DIY laundry pedestal with built-in storage in my Marietta home. This beginner-friendly project adds storage, raises your washer and dryer, and makes laundry day more comfortable.

Learn how I built a DIY laundry pedestal with built-in storage in my Marietta home. This beginner-friendly project adds storage, raises your washer and dryer, and makes laundry day more comfortable.

How to Build a DIY Laundry Pedestal for Better Storage in Marietta

Patricia Martinez Fajardo June 25, 2026

For years, my laundry room was one of the most frustrating spaces in the house. Every load...

How to Set Up and Maintain a Countertop Ice Maker at Home Homeowner cleaning and maintaining a countertop ice maker in a modern kitchen to improve performance and extend appliance lifespan.

Homeowner cleaning and maintaining a countertop ice maker in a modern kitchen to improve performance and extend appliance lifespan.

How to Set Up and Maintain a Countertop Ice Maker at Home

Patricia Martinez Fajardo June 18, 2026

A countertop ice maker can quickly become one of the most-used appliances in your home. Whether you’re...

How to Maintain Your Home Appliances Before They Break Down Homeowner cleaning refrigerator condenser coils while performing routine maintenance on household appliances in a modern kitchen and laundry room.

Homeowner cleaning refrigerator condenser coils while performing routine maintenance on household appliances in a modern kitchen and laundry room.

How to Maintain Your Home Appliances Before They Break Down

Handyman Bob June 11, 2026

Most homeowners don’t think much about home appliance maintenance until something stops working. It’s understandable. Life gets...

How to Fix a Running Toilet Yourself: DIY Repair Guide Handyman repairing a running toilet in a residential bathroom with the tank lid removed, adjusting the flapper and fill valve inside the toilet tank using basic plumbing tools.

Handyman repairing a running toilet in a residential bathroom with the tank lid removed, adjusting the flapper and fill valve inside the toilet tank using basic plumbing tools.

How to Fix a Running Toilet Yourself: DIY Repair Guide

Handyman Bob May 21, 2026

A running toilet is one of those problems homeowners tend to ignore longer than they should. The...

How to Fix a Dishwasher That Won’t Drain: A Practical DIY Guide for Homeowners Homeowner cleaning a clogged dishwasher filter while troubleshooting standing water inside an open dishwasher in a modern kitchen.