Category Archives: How-To

(ARA) – Failed New Year’s resolutions are a dime a dozen. That promise to go to the gym every day dwindles to three days a week, then two days a week, before falling into “whenever I can make it” territory. Diet and weight loss resolutions are among the most common, year after year, which says […]

Over in our “Tech Center” department we have an article called “Oil’s Well That Ends Well.” It’s an excellent primer on the basics of oil changes, the whys and hows of protecting your car’s most valuable fluid. We’ve pasted that URL below, as a reference. We suggest you read it before scrolling any further down […]

Before you begin using a new or refurbished cast iron skillet, however, it must be prepared for use through a process called seasoning. Seasoning a cast iron skillet is not especially difficult, but it does need to done right and often to maintain the natural non-stick qualities of the pan. If you’ve ever seen a […]

Grouting is the second to last step in the process of do-it-yourself tiling. It is also the messiest part of the job. Grout is the material that is visible between tiles on a floor, backsplash, in a bathroom, etc. It fills the space between the tiles and supports them-almost like glue. Here are some tips […]