Sam Delaney

Sam covers projects and repairs, and tries the cleaning tricks himself before he writes about them.

Shopping cart full of long fabric door draft stopper cushions in tan and red, labeled Coussin bas de porte

How to Stop a Drafty Door: Sweeps, Weatherstripping and a Paper Test

Sam Delaney · November 9, 2026

White roof gutter brimming with brown rainwater during a storm, pine trees in the background

November Gutter Cleaning: How to Clear Them Safely, Ladder or No Ladder

Sam Delaney · November 5, 2026

A white wall-mounted alarm control unit with a large round test button and small indicator lights marked for fire and CO

Clocks Go Back This Weekend: Test Your Smoke and CO Alarms Too

Sam Delaney · October 30, 2026

An old outdoor hose spigot with a cross handle on a galvanized standpipe, bare winter trees behind it

Before the First Hard Freeze: How to Winterize Outdoor Faucets and Hoses

Sam Delaney · October 27, 2026

Two chimney sweeps in caps and scarves toast with glasses on a snowy rooftop above a town in 1970

Before You Light the First Fire: Chimney and Fireplace Checks for Fall

Sam Delaney · October 21, 2026