Home Improvement Tips & Ideas
Explore these how to topics for a wide range of easy fix-up projects around your house and let your next home improvement adventure begin!
One of the most exciting things about buying a new home is decorating it. And between design shows on HGTV, home decor blogs, renovation podcasts and social media, there’s no shortage of inspiration. Your excitement for making a new home your own may cause you to want to tackle everything all at once and as …
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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.
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 …
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.
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.
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.
Lern how to inspect your wood deck for signs of failure that can lead to a deck collapse.
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Spring has finally sprung and it is now time to get those gardens in full bloom! But, just like everything else in life, there are some things you need to do in preparation for a bountiful harvest come the fall season. This spring garden checklist can help you to get on track and prepare for …
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Clean your wood deck with a mixture of powdered laundry detergent and hot water. To remove mildew stains from your wood deck, use a 10 % bleach solution, and you will have a shiny clean wood deck that is ready for summer fun.
Find out how to check and clean all components of your gas grill before a safe and enjoyable season of outdoor fun. Find out how to check and clean all components of your gas grill before a safe and enjoyable season of outdoor fun.
Did you know that unattended cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and fire injuries in the nation? It is, and that’s according to the National Fire Safety Association. That’s why with all the time we are spending at home and all that extra cooking at home, it’s important to make sure you have the right fire safety gear in place. Here’s how.
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For the health, safety and cleanliness of your family, it’s important to actually wash your washing machine, and clean your dryer! Here’s how.
Building a paver or natural stone patio or walkway can be a functional and beautiful addition to your backyard landscape and with proper planning, attention to detail and a little hard work you can achieve a long-lasting result, regardless of your skill level and experience.
It takes a lot of hard work to move into a new home, and that hard work calls for celebration! Your friends, family and new neighbors are probably really proud of you–and eager for the opportunity to see your new space and congratulate you. If you’ve moved somewhere smaller like a tiny house, apartment or …
I recently insulated my garage, and was looking to heat it for two reasons. One to do a few projects and second to heat the rooms above. I found two heaters; a radiant heater and a blue flame heater. I do have access to a gas line so plan on hooking it up to that. …
Learn why some home improvement projects will keep needing to be redone unless you address the problem properly once and for all. Get tips on making paint stick, solving a wet basement, caulking a tub and fixing nail pops.
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Adding an outlet behind a wall mounted TV is a straightforward job you can do on your own with just a few tools. This intermediate-level project will walk you through how to run electrical cable inside your wall, extending the circuit of your current outlet to a new one directly behind your TV. It’s inexpensive, …
Find out how natural non-toxic wood stains can be made from coffee, tea, raspberries, vinegar and walnut hulls. Find out how to apply and protect organic wood stains.
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Things to know when installing a new floor in your attic. Flooring your attic can make it a perfect place for storage. Doing so the wrong way means that you could weaken your structure, squash your insulation or worse, find yourself with one foot planted firmly through the sheetrock ceiling below!
Learn how to install Curtain rod without drilling holes from the experts at The Money Pit. Curtain rod installation tips and free home improvement advice for all.
When you dive into home buying, there are plenty of things you should know. One big part of the process that you should learn about, both before purchasing your home and after, is home improvement. Many of us know little to nothing about renovations in the beginning stages of homebuying, but if you buy a …
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For many, the holiday season is not complete without a home that is filled with festive decorations, and a warm and cozy ambiance. Even though this time of the year can be a lot of fun, creating a budget and being resourceful are two important factors that you should incorporate into the process. It’s possible …
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