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What is a drywall screw gun? A drywall screw gun is an extremely useful tool for drywall professionals and DIYers. A drywall screw gun functions similar to a standard drill with a few slight differences. First, it has a dedicated Phillips head bit that is semi-permanent. Second, most types drywall screw guns have an adjustable depth gauge to prevent the screw from driving in too deep and ripping the paper. However, still leaves a dimple to make finishing easy....

It’s not unusual to find mushrooms growing in lawns. If you’ve wondered about them, we’ve got answers. Why Are Mushrooms Growing in My Lawn? Mushrooms are fungi, and fungi are naturally present in healthy soil. They play an important role in breaking down organic material. On This Page But sometimes conditions cause fungi, such as mushrooms, to sprout up. The most common cause is lots of rain. Water and shade provide the perfect conditions for mushrooms to grow in your lawn....

To attract butterflies to your home, you need to make them feel at home. Here are seven tips for making your yard and garden more attractive to these winged wonders. Plant a Wide Variety of Flowers Butterflies like flowers, especially yellow and purple varieties with simple open blooms. Old-fashioned varieties often provide more of the nectar butterflies seek than modern, more colorful hybrids. On This Page Serve up Water in a Butterfly-Friendly Format Butterflies will drink plain old water, but there are two simple versions that they love even more....

Freestanding bathtubs in one form or another have been around for thousands of years. Once the only way to bathe in a bathroom (think clawfoot tubs), freestanding tubs fell out of fashion in the 20th century when showers became popular. Now freestanding tubs are making an impressive return, combining a touch of luxury with form and function, and options you never had before. Is there one in your future? Here’s what you need to know....

When Trex introduced composite decking in the mid to late 1990s, the company’s name became synonymous with the product, much like Kleenex is synonymous with facial tissue. These days, there isn’t such a direct association, because many competitors have run with the idea of composite decking, and many produce similar products. In fact, composite decking available today compares to original Trex decking in a way analogous to how contemporary mobile devices compare with the original iPhones....

Watch and learn the correct way to check tire pressure with a digital gauge. You’ll find out how often you should be checking your car tire pressure and when is the best time to check it. Digital gauges are inexpensive and easy to use. Once you learn how to check you car tire pressure, keep the tires properly inflated and you’ll get better gas mileage and your tires will last longer....

via Cambria Sometimes called quartzite or engineered stone, quartz countertops are a popular choice due to their durability and wide range of colors. Here are some quick facts you should know: Quartz is factory produced, engineered from natural quartz and polymers. It is heat, scratch, chemical and stain resistant. It’s also a non-porous surface, meaning it won’t harbor bacteria or viruses. How to Clean Quartz Countertops When cleaning quartz countertops, avoid common household cleaners as these products may end up loosening the bonds between the polymers, resins and stone pieces used to create the slab, according to Granite Gold, a company that focuses on the care of stone products....

Beautiful climbing vines can make your home look stately and refined. We’ve all seen photographs of vines on a house, from gorgeous brick homes covered in lush greenery to old manors framed with creeping ivy that look like something out of a storybook. But what are the implications of letting these prolific plants grow on your house? If you’ve been dreaming of seeing vines on your home, you’ll want to know if it’s safe, both structurally and otherwise....

urfin/Shutterstock Do you remember the Brady Bunch? Of course you do. And do you remember their amazing bathroom, that had doors from two bedrooms and the hallway, that made sharing a bathroom between six kids a cinch? Well now the so-called Jack and Jill bathroom is making a comeback, and it’s easy to see why homebuyers have jumped on the bandwagon. Save Space and Money Today’s homebuyers are looking to get the best possible value out of their property, and that includes making the best use of every square foot....

Registration has opened for the 2022 NAHB International Builders’ Show. It will be held in person from February 8-10 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. After being forced to move the 2021 IBS online due to coronavirus concerns, event organizers are taking a cautious approach with this year’s live event. “Guidance related to large gatherings relative to COVID-19 (also referred to as SARS-CoV-2) and associated variants continues to change,” reads a statement on the IBS website....

Everybody has different swimming preferences. Fortunately, there are plenty of options available for your backyard pool. You can get a zero-depth entry for leisurely wading or a deep end for excited cannon balls. You can get a rectangle for swimming laps or an oval for social gatherings. In addition to size, shape, activities and accessories, you can choose a water sanitization method that fits your needs. Here are the differences between two of the most common types of pools: saltwater vs....

When is Black Friday 2022? Black Friday has officially morphed from a one-day sale event to a season full of deep discounts. Sales last anywhere from a few hours to several weeks, and shoppers no longer have to wait until midnight to get Black Friday savings on items like TV stands, cleaning products and pizza ovens. On This Page In fact, the best Black Friday deals are dropping online right now!...

Quinn Martin/Shutterstock What’s the filthiest thing in your bathroom? The toilet bowl? Nope. The area around your sink? try again. It’s not the floor, the toilet handle or anything like that. The direst thing in your bathroom is most likely the toilet plunger. You spend time cleaning your bathroom and cleaning your toilet, hopefully, so you should take a little time to clean the plunger while you’re at it. Why You Need to Clean Your Toilet Plunger Since toilet plungers can harbor plenty of nasty germs and bacteria including E....

What are fire retardant coatings? Fire retardant coatings (or spray) are non-combustable chemicals applied in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings for the following reasons: Stop the spread of a fire Slow the spread of a fire Reduce a fire’s intensity Reduce the smoke a fire produces Fire Retardants Save Lives According to FEMA, “An estimated 6,500 single to twin-family residential buildings basement fires were reported to fire departments within the United States each year and caused an estimated 65 deaths, 400 injuries and $278 million in property loss....

Robot vacuums are perfect for anyone who wants to spend less time vacuuming, which is basically everyone, right? The first robot vacuums came on the scene in the mid 1990s. However, they never took off thanks to high costs and poor functionality. Everything changed in 2002 with the debut of Roomba by iRobot. In addition to featuring a spinning brush and vacuum canister, Roomba came with sensors and an infrared beam that relayed information about a room....

Watch this video to learn more about why these products top our list for homeowners. Plus, find out what DIY products the Family Handyman editors are falling in love with right now. Space-Saving Hose Garden hoses always used to be a hassle to lug around and to store at my farm. GrowGreen hoses have been the answer to both problems. Thanks to the lightweight material, the hoses expand with water pressure and retract when empty....

When choosing flooring for your basement, moisture is the biggest consideration. And it’s not just because of the potential for water leaks. Condensation and water vapor are moisture-related hazards unique to basements, and they affect the kind of flooring that makes sense downstairs. Check out these five top best flooring for basement options and learn how to protect yours from moisture damage and mold growth. Vinyl Plank Flooring/Vinyl Tile Flooring Vinyl plank flooring (VPF) and vinyl tile flooring (VTF) are similar to click laminate flooring, but they’re better in three ways....

Babus Patrik / 500px via Getty Images Do you have childhood memories of spending summers at a cabin with your family and friends? What do you recall? Sloshing around in the lake, nightly fireside sing-a-longs, the sound of mosquitoes buzzing in your ears? At Family Handyman, we’re all about building memories. And this time, we’re going about it by constructing a place where memorable things occur. Enter our Getaway project – a “cabin” for today....

About 21.2 million U.S. households tried container gardening in 2019. As the newbies among them found out, growing plants in containers requires a different type of soil than good old garden variety dirt. And while reusing it from year to year may be tempting, there are some considerations that may cause you to think twice. What Is Potting Soil? First, some basics. Potting soil is also referred to as potting mix because of the blend of components that go into a good quality potting medium....

The Basics – Where They are Similar When considering Google Home vs Echo Show, note that both have hubs have touch-screens, smart speakers and microphones. Both have voice assistants and can stream music, play video and control your smart home. They are built to do the same things! Let’s take a look at where they differ. On This Page What Do They Look Like? The Nest Hub sits on a broad, cylinder base with the smart screen attached to the top at an angle....