50 tools every homeowner needs. Do you want to DIY? You need the right tools to make your DIY life easier. Check out what this avid DIYer can't live without
Lock up your valuables or hide yourself from annoying house guests with any of these hidden rooms and secret passageways.
Do THIS to your boring hallway to make it look so much better! - According to this homeowner this is the best way to fill up some empty space
So you bought a home what not? 11 things you should do before you move in. My best tips and tricks to making your new house a home.
Laminate flooring has grown in popularity over the past decade or so. Simulation of exotic woods and patterns combined with its cost-effectiveness makes it an option for some homeowners over hardwoods. Because of the ease of installation, laminate floors can be the DIY'ers flooring of choice. It also makes it a great choice to do a quick flooring makeover when preparing your home for sale. A new laminate floor installation can capture a buyer's attention. As a real estate agent, I see many DIY'ers install laminate floors in their home. Unfortunately, if you don't learn how to install laminate flooring properly,
Here's an easy hardwood floor scratch repair solution that doesn't require any sanding! Use wax sticks and paste wax for a beautiful finish.
I had envisioned a wall full of photos.Then, I started out by creating the arrangement as I saw it in my mind, on the floor of the living room. It was huge!
A 50-pound bag of pea gravel is equivalent to 0.5 cubic foot, so two 50-pound bags cover 1 cubic foot. To calculate how much you need, be sure to consider how deep you want to spread the gravel.
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Whether a moth chewed a hole in your favorite sweater or you punctured it yourself, mending knits is an easy fix. What you need: the knit item that needs mending all-purpose thread that matches or…
In response to a reader question we learned about how repair cracked grout, and whether to replace it with new grout or with caulk.
Find out how to caulk trim like a pro! Make your mouldings look seamless and professionally installed with these simple tips
Most homeowners will replace carpet at some point in their home's lives. But don't pay someone to do it--it's actually very simple to do. Here is how to remove carpet in five simple steps.
This post may contain affiliate links. I will be compensated when a purchase is made through these links. Now, nobody likes moving. I mean, the actual MOVING part. Of course getting to be in a new home is usually an exciting experience, but getting all your crap there – that’s the hard part. This will …
Looking for a project this Labor Day? We took 3 days to transform our side yard, add a pathway, disguise ugly utilities, and fence off a neglected part of our backyard. It's not maintenance free and looks better than ever- get the details on the blog!
WITH summer on the horizon, chances are you’ve got a list of gardening chores as long as your arm. But if you’ve been putting off painting your fence for weeks on end, then you’re…
Home upgrades don't have to break the bank. Check out these inexpensive ways to update your home. You'll love the look AND the cost!
When I start working with a new client I usually walk into a space and see the potential of what it could be. Not in a judgmental way! I’m not picking apart what is wrong with the cosmetics of a house or room so much as I immediately begin to visualize how this space can be best utilized f
Wall texture is often applied out of necessity. Given the option, many homeowners would choose a smooth, glass-like texture for their walls and ceilings. In addition to being the style of choice today, smooth surfaces help bring out the color of the walls. Since there are no bumps to create a shadow effect, the surface appears lighter. But wall texture has the distinct advantage of being a quick method of finishing walls without the seemingly endless cycles of mud, curing, and sanding drywall compound. The wall texture can cover imperfect drywall or mud jobs, and it dries fast enough that you can start painting a few hours later.
Whether you're renovating an older home or building your dream home from scratch, here's a list of things I wish we included in our home when we built.
Last week I shared with you how to grow a better lawn based on what I learned from my education at Pennington Seed. Part of growing a more beautiful lawn is learning how to water it properly. Did
Clematis is the workhorse of so many yards and gardens across the country.
A great list of things to do before starting a home renovation! Tips and tricks to get the smoothest renovation results the first time.
Painting vaulted walls always made me scared. But once I got the right tools, I discovered the easiest way to paint tall walls. Learn all my tips and tricks!
crabgrass can be major irritation to gardeners and homeowners. Click here to find out how to kill crabgrass without killing other plants and grasses!
Here's how to get rid of slugs in your garden and yard. 3 ingredients make this homemade chemical free slug tonic. Beer, Yeast and Sugar!
Learn exactly how to paint the corner of an accent wall for a crisp, clean, perfectly straight line!
This guide will help you learn how to prep walls before painting them! Give your walls a professional look with these simple steps!
Sick of dusting? Learn the secrets to how to control dust in your home so you're not spending all your cleaning time dusting..
Before you rip out your ugly bathroom tile, you should consider painting you floor and wall tile! We changed our bathroom tile for $150 bucks and it looks amazing!
Being a homeowner has its challenges, but being a knowledgeable DIYer can make things a lot easier. Check out this incredible list of things you need to know.
Create an eye-catching, water-diverting dry creek bed for your yard and watch your drainage woes disappear.
