After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

There's a lot more to draining a pool than meets the eye. Not only are there concerns over proper water disposal, but emptying a pool also puts the structure itself at risk. That's because many pool ...

Equipment: A pump and a tin quart sized can with a screw cap. What it does: The pump is attached to the can and is turned on to evacuate the can. The resulting vacuum crushes the can.