After getting a hard-to-flush toilet back in operation by plunging or multiple flushes, put several gallons of hot water into a bucket and pour the water into the toilet. The toilet should immediately ...

Q: How should I protect my wood deck in advance of Seattle’s wet-weather seasons? A: This is a great question, especially since we (hopefully) have a few warm, sunny and dry weekends left to tackle ...

Question: We live in a bungalow condo and are responsible for maintaining our front and back wooden decks, which are pressure-treated, 2x6 boards with rounded corners. What I have done over a period ...