By Ryan Duffy for The Home Depot Keeping your home’s exterior in great shape is especially important during the warmer months where we enjoy time outside more. Now that summer is here and temperatures are rising, you may be dreading weekend yardwork. Luckily, outdoor power tools have come a long way in the last few Read the full article…
Now that warm weather is here, we’ll be drinking more and more water. Tom & Leslie have tips on simple DIY solutions to improve water taste and clarity, plus answers to your calls.
How to Install Farmhouse Window Trim Farmhouse-style window trim is a quick way to give any room a clean finished look. You don’t need to be a carpenter to install this classic trim. You can do it yourself in just 30 minutes to an hour. Here’s what you’ll need for this inexpensive intermediate-level project. TOOLS Read the full article…
How to Install Wainscoting Wainscoting is a classic way to add elegance to any room. In this project, which should take you about two hours for every fourteen feet of wall, we’ll show you how to build and install wainscoting, capped with a chair rail and a decorative profile on the inside edges. Here’s what Read the full article…
How to Pressure Wash Siding Pressure washing your siding is a quick way to boost your home’s curb appeal. It also saves money by prolonging the life of your siding. This project should only take about three hours for an average size home. If you already have a pressure washer and some basic safety gear, Read the full article…
How to Install a Stair Railing Building codes require all staircases to have a handrail. Installing a railing is a quick straightforward job, but to ensure safety, it has to be done correctly. This project walks you through how to properly mount a railing into wall studs at the right height and angle. Here’s what Read the full article…
How to Make Easy Concrete Vases Concrete vases aren’t just stylish. They’re easy to make. They’re also a great way to reuse plastic and cardboard containers you have around the house. In this four step beginner’s level project, we’ll walk you through a simple casting technique that results in beautiful concrete vases that look great Read the full article…
How to Hang Curtains Curtains make a room feel complete. They also block out bright light and increase privacy. Hanging them is an easy job, even those new to DIY can do in just 30 minutes to an hour. All that’s required is a bit of planning and some basic tools and supplies. TOOLS Read the full article…
How to Hang Christmas Lights Nothing says “the holidays” like Christmas lights. Hanging them yourself is easy and inexpensive. All you need are the right lights, some basic tools and supplies, and about one to two hours. Here’s exactly what you’ll need for this beginner’s level project. TOOLS & MATERIALS Tape Measure Ladder Christmas Read the full article…
How to Make a Pallet Christmas Tree If you’re looking for a fun new holiday decoration with a rustic feel, a pallet Christmas tree is a great option. It’s also an easy way to reuse materials that might otherwise be discarded. Finding used pallets for this project shouldn’t be difficult. Ask local stores if they Read the full article…