DIY Now: Rule Winter

Don't Let the Cold Slow You Down You're Snowed In - Now What? It's dumping snow outside, the roads are closed, and the power just went out. Sounds like a pretty bad situation if you have no idea what to do. Fortunately, we're going to change that. Read More! What to Do With Packed Snow and Ice It's hard to keep up with your yard when it's below zero outside, but if not maintained right away, slippery steps and sidewalks can lead to dangerous falls and painful injuries. Here are some tips and hints to help you get through to spring. Read More! 5 Tips to Protect Your Hardwood Floors and Plumbing From Winter In order to prepare your home for the dropping temperatures, we spoke to experts in the wood renewal and plumbing industries to learn essential tips. Read More! Quick Tips! Pipe Cutting Tips Do not apply excessive pressure to a pipe cutter. Doing so could cause the cutting wheel to break or the pipe to be squeezed out of round. There are seperate wheels available for plastic, cast iron, copper and other materials -- use the proper cutting wheel for your material, and remember to replace it when it's worn. From Our Workshop Prep Your Car for a Snowy Road Trip Considering a fun road trip that will take you through snowy conditions? Before you go, here are a few things you'll want to do to make sure both you and your car are ready for the trip.