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Episode #1999: Painting Plastic Playgrounds | Quick Fixes for Home Repairs | Cordless Chainsaw Reviews
Do you have an old, faded plastic playset in your backyard? In this episode, Tom & Leslie share the tricky process of painting plastic to bring it back to life. Pus tips on best all-in-one glue for quick fixes, review of a powerful cordless chainsaw, and how to build your own cedar closet.
How to Repair Screen Porches and Doors
If you are lucky enough to have a home with a screened-in porch, then you know these rooms can really take a beating when the wind whips up. Here’s how to repair them.
Easy Fix Ups for Outdoor Furniture
Spring is a season of readiness, keeping us busy with cleaning and organizing so that when summer finally arrives we can kick back and relax. Key to that summertime relaxation is a suite of sturdy, comfortable outdoor furnishings. Your furniture bears the brunt of late-summer and autumn storms and then gets stowed away for the …
How to Install Lattice Under a Deck
et that deck ready for the enjoyable seasons ahead. Here’s how to add lattice to cover the area under a deck.
Episode #1998: How to Grow Herbal Medicines | Buzz on Backyard Honeybee Hives | Resurfacing Worn/Pitted Concrete
In this episode… Want to grow your own home remedies, right in your backyard? Well walk you through easy to grow herbs for surprisingly effective herbal medicines. Plus… Backyard honeybee hives are becoming a huge trend. We’ll tell you what all the buzz is about coming up. Over the winter – the combination of road …
Episode #1997: Why Quarantines Make Allergies Worse | Easy to Build Fire Pits | Tricks for Cleaning Shades
In this episode… Have you noticed that your allergies are particularly bad this year? Well it turns out that quarantines can actually make allergies worse! Learn why from one of the nation’s best experts on indoor air quality. Plus, learn some places allergens hide we guarantee you never would have thought of! Also in this episode: Want …
Episode #1996: How to Pick the Perfect Landscape Plants | Best Paint Sprayers | Fixing Plaster Cracks | Your Questions
In this episode… If you’ve been sprucing up your landscaping, avoiding high-maintenance plants that require constant pruning or suffer from pest problems is key. We’ve got tips on how to select a reliable, trouble free shrubs to spruce up your outdoor living spaces and your outlook! Plus, going green in your kitchen isn’t limited to veggies …
How To Install Bifold Closet Doors | Video
From small rooms to hallways, bi-fold doors are a great space saving solution for closets in tight areas. Installing them isn’t difficult. All you’ll need is a bi-fold door kit, some basic supplies and one or two hours.
How to Build Small Patio | Video
Patios are a great way to extend your living space outdoors. Made of thermal bluestone various dimensions, this 6 X 17 foot patio requires some serious digging and a bit of heavy lifting, but the results are well worth it. There are plenty of stones to choose from. So, choose the one that’s right for you, your landscape, and your budget.
How-to Install an Under Deck Ceiling | Video
The area under second-story decks can be a dark, wet wasteland. But installing an underdeck ceiling made from lightweight, easy-to-install corrugated fiberglass panels is an inexpensive solution you can knock out over a weekend. Here’s what you’ll need to take on this project: TOOLS & MATERIALS Quick Square Tool Combination Square Tape Measure Miter Saw …
How To Install Kitchen Cabinet Crown Molding | Video
If you’re ready to take your kitchen cabinets up a notch crown molding is a great way to go. It not only covers the space between the cabinets and ceiling, it adds an elegant, polished touch to your entire kitchen. You can cut and install crown molding above your cabinets on your own.
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How To Add Overhead Garage Storage | Video
Ceiling storage is a great way to eliminate clutter from your garage while boosting your home’s overall storage capacity. With some basic tools and materials, you can install ceiling storage in your garage in a single afternoon.
How to Build a Portable Fire Pit | Video
When it comes to outdoor entertaining, there’s nothing like a fire pit. If you’d like to add a fire pit to a hardscape area of your backyard, save money by building one yourself. This fire pit comes together in just a few hours with some basic tools and materials. Here’s what you’ll need for this …
How To Install Easy Door Trim | Video
New door trim is an inexpensive way to give any room a crisp new look. In this project, which will take you about an hour, we’ll walk you through how to install basic door trim. Here’s what you’ll need to take on this task.
How To Repair a Leaky Outdoor Faucet | Video
A leaky outdoor faucet isn’t just messy; it wastes water. Fixing a leaky faucet isn’t difficult. The culprit is typically a worn washer, something you can replace on your own in about an hour.
How to Install a Sliding Barn Door | Video
Sliding barn doors are a great solution for tight spaces that may not be able to accommodate a swinging door. They’re also a great way to modernize your home with some rustic flair.
How to Start a Roof Garden
If you live smack in the middle of a dense urban environment, you may not think you have many gardening opportunities available. But increasingly city-dwellers are looking upward to satisfy their desire for urban gardening. Roof gardens are surging in popularity in many large cities, and the benefits are remarkable. Here are just a few …
How to Replace a Range Hood | Video
Over time, under cabinet range hoods can get noisy and grungy. If yours needs an upgrade, replacing it is surprisingly easy and takes just a couple hours.
How To Hang Barnwood Paneling | Video
Reclaimed wood paneling is a great way to give any room in your house a rustic look and feel. It’s also an excellent way to re‑use material that would otherwise end up in a landfill. Before starting this project, we recommend painting the wall or walls you’ll be paneling a dark color to blend in with the paneling.
How To Update an Older Drop Ceiling | Video
An old drop ceiling can make your home look drab and outdated. Believe it or not, updating a drop ceiling is a quick, easy job that requires no special skills or tools.
Roof Replacement? Best Options for Durability & Cost
In every home, roof repair is sometimes needed to keep moisture away and keep the structure from rotting. When repairing your roof, keep the following tips in mind, and your roof will remain safe and last a lifetime.
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How to Plan the Outdoor Kitchen of Your Dreams | Video
An outdoor kitchen is the perfect way to put prep, cooking and cleanup all in one place while keeping you close to the party. Sold on the idea? Thinking through the following factors will help guide your quest to create an outdoor kitchen that will really work for you.
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How to Paint Plastic Swing Sets and Toys
I painted my daughter’s playground about 2 years ago. The wood part was raw painted red and the plastic was originally green that I painted white to match a shed we have in the backyard. The paint keeps chipping off the green plastic. The 1st product I tried to use was a spray paint made …