Get the basics for installing wood, carpet, and sheet flooring in our comprehensive flooring installation guide. We've gathered our best tips for installing carpet and carpeting a stairway—and step-by-step instructions on how to stretch and trim carpet. Learn to repair damaged carpet sections, too.
Wainscoting, wall molding, picture frame molding…your head can start to spin with all the different terms these days. I just wanted those picture frame-rectangular-do-hicky-things that go under the chair rail, whatever they’re called. Many call it wainscoting, which I have for this tutorial, but technically, wainscoting is actually panels applied to a wall. Picture frame ... Read More about Installing Wainscoting
Planning on installing layered wainscoting? Whether you're doing board and batten, tongue and groove, or anything else - these tips may come in handy!
This article is about installing tile edging on a floor. Installing metal or aluminum tile edging is not hard, if you follow several steps and use the right tools.
A new tile countertop looks great and can boost your home's value. Here's what to know, from prep to cutting tile, grouting, and sealing.
Yay, we managed to install the fireplace in our guest bedroom! But, we broke our wall in the process, boo! But let's go back a few steps… This is what the
How To Install Beadboard Wallpaper
Our sweet house has come so far! The thing that has been one of the biggest game changers by far has been installing our laminate flooring. For the first time in 4 months I am
Learn how to build a laminate countertop from scratch and how to install laminate countertop sheets in your kitchen.
Prepare your home for communication wiring. We'll show you how to install CAT-5e and RG6 coaxial cables to update the TV, Internet, and more.
Pocket doors can be a sleek upgrade to your house. I recently installed four pocket doors as part of our upstairs remodel. This is how I did it...
Simple tips to make the installation of cabinet drawers way easier!
Easy DIY guide on adding van insulation. Best material for walls, floor, ceiling and windows. Info on adding a vapor barrier, sound proofing, and insulation
Go to: www.RoofingIntelligence.com to watch my entire two hour series on installing metal roofing. This clip shows how you can easily install a polycarbonat...
Installing pressure treated lumber for edging for an artificial grass project.
I’m SO excited to share the finished product of my latest project: replacing our old carpets with laminate floors. Mostly I’m just excited that this project is finished, period! Ever since we moved into our house back in June, the carpets had been driving me crazy. It wasn’t so much the look—although they looked pretty rough—it was the smell. Think pet smell + old house smell + former smoker smell all rolled into one musty cloud. It was not pleasant, especially as the hot summer wore on. We looked into having a professional install laminate floors, but between the materials and labor the estimate came in around $6,000—totally out of the question after our recent bathroom remodel. When I looked into the cost of just the supplies, though, things looked a lot more doable. Based on my research, installing laminate floors is a pretty basic project that even a beginner can tackle. I had a friend who was planning a visit in August, and this was the perfect motivation I needed to bite the bullet and get the floors done. Choosing A Laminate Floor If you’re looking into laminate floors, you probably know there are thousands of options out there. […]
This kitchen makeover is actually happening! I already have my first big project done – installing knobs and pulls on the doors and drawers...
Learn how to install laminate flooring with snap-together wood. Installing laminate flooring is so easy that you can lay a beautiful, durable hardwood floor in a day.
