Things like fabric tape, patches and glue can help to keep your favourite pieces part of your wardrobe rotation for a little longer. Meanwhile there are ways to mend furniture and upholstery yourself ...

Lawn mowers with bag attachments are lifesavers that enhance mowing and protect your lawn, but rips happen and here's how to fix one when it does.

A 2-in. curved needle or a 33-gauge straight needle is essential for cab seats. Most experts rely on heavy duty upholstery thread or nylon thread. Don’t waste time on worn-out fabric, though, because ...

FONTANA – High-strength fabric repair tape has stretched family-owned manufacturing business A& R Tarpaulins Inc. from Fontana to Singapore with the product’s recent foray into Southeast Asia. “It’s ...

Well, I feel your pain, John. A few weeks ago I was cycling into Seattle to get a few days of big city life, which I need occasionally, and noticed a prickly sensation on the back of my right thigh.

Q: We have lived in our house almost 40 years and have regularly had trouble with leaks, even though the roofing has been replaced several times. We have a flat, or built-up, roof. Any suggestions? A: ...

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