Rosie on the House

Pavers may be the easiest patio surface to install yourself.

Like many problems in life, plumbing disasters usually happen because of neglect.

If water is getting into your wall from rain, a sprinkler that’s too close to your house, or even from a plumbing leak you’re likely to see patches of damage on your walls near the spot of the intrusion. That’s because drywall has a paper backing, so when it gets wet, it can bubble and wrinkle, sort of like a sheet of paper does.

Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) are poised to replace those familiar incandescent bulbs we’ve been using since electricity became a household necessity.

For everything you’ve ever wanted to know about chickens, check out what Romey has to say.

First, let’s look at the kinds of roof vents.

How can you spruce up the look of your kitchen or bath without spending a fortune? Freshen up your countertops!

When it finally gets cold in the Valley, many residents rush to light their fireplace up.

Odors are generally something we avoid in polite conversation. You’re not likely to walk into your neighbor’s house and ask, “Wow, what is that smell?” Homeowners aren’t shy though about asking us that question. We have dozens of ideas on our Rosie on the House Web site about how to get rid of this or […]