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!
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 …
How to Decorate Your Home for the Holidays on a BudgetRead More
Whether the plan is to repair, improve or design, all you really need to make a big impact on the home front are the right tools and a little time. Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete deliver both in this useful, FREE, year-round home improvement project guide, which is presented by Arrow Fastener. Get the Instant …
Having a garden can be a great source of pride and fun, but when the weather turns chilly or if your home simply doesn’t allow space for a garden, its not always possible. The good news is that there’s always a way to have an indoor garden! An indoor garden can provide you with the …
I’ve just moved into a new apartment, in a building that’s around a hundred years old. I’ll be asking a lot of questions in the future, but my first question regards choosing a priority area of focus. There are 3 areas of concern: #1 Water Damaged Walls and Chipping Paint: There is water damage to …
I was excited about trying the vinegar and pennies and followed the directions from your article, but nothing happened. The pennies have been soaking for about 2 weeks now and for the most part the vinegar is still clear. What am i doing wrong? Laura
Good things come in small packages, and this is certainly the case when it comes to tiny houses. At no more than 500 square feet, these mini house design abodes are packed with functional designs–all aimed at making tiny living both comfortable and efficient. The only trouble is, how does one go about choosing the …
Renowned for value and durability, laminate countertops are a great choice for any kitchen. If yours are scratched, don’t panic. Gouges can easily be fixed with seam filler in a few easy steps. If the edges of your laminate countertops are damaged, heat will reactivate the contact cement used to attach them. Just set a …
Home improvement DIY projects come in many shapes and forms. Maybe someone is an experienced carpenter who can tackle a big kitchen or bathroom renovation without a professional crew, or maybe someone has seen a few too many HGTV episodes and feels inspired to spruce up their abode. Regardless of the motivation for the renovation, …
A snake out of its enclosure is pretty terrifying in the wild; could you imagine it slithering around your home? Your home inspector has probably seen that, and worse! Discover some of the most disturbing DIY’s, courtesy of the American Society of Home Inspectors! “The rare but totally ineffective vertical trap!” New meaning of “hot shower” …
Ever used steel wool as insulation? Neither have we, but some people swear by it. Personally, we wouldn’t recommend it, and neither would your local home inspector. Scroll down to see some of the wildest DIY finds, courtesy of the American Society of Home Inspectors! What makes you think this is gonna leak? Steel wool: insulation …
From animal bones in the basement to completely outdated electrical set-ups, home inspectors aren’t even shocked anymore; but you will be! Check out these crazy home improvement fails, courtesy of the American Society of Home Inspectors! What’s the Password? Lending a helping hoof Round & Round More elbow room please Blast from the Past Chimney …
From he good, the bad,t to just plain CRINGEWORTHY, home inspectors have seen it all. Here’s 11 Do NOT DIY’s found on the job, courtesy of the American Society of Home Inspectors! This photo’s got us stumped I’m all 4 nails Nobody puts baby in a corner To “B” or not to “B” For the Person …
A crawl space salmon? Termite electricians? Home inspectors aren’t even surprised anymore with what they find, but you definitely will be! Keep reading to see some of the worst DIY fails, courtesy of the American Society of Home Inspectors! Photos provided by the following home inspector members of ASHI, the American Society of Home Inspectors: Crawl …
Fifteen minutes may not seem like a lot of time to get things done around your house, but with a hectic schedule you need to make the most of every minute. Fortunately, there is much more you can do in just a quarter of an hour than folding a load of laundry, making your bed or brewing a pot of coffee.
Five Easy Home Repairs You Can Do in 15 Minutes or LessRead More
Home inspectors have found some of the most redneck DIYs that we’ve ever seen. Scroll down to find 6 of the worst home improvement disasters, courtesy of the American Society of Home Inspectors! Last Supper Santa Night Light Who Needs a Drone When You Have Rocky to Inspect the Chimney? Redneck laundry? A Few More Nails …
Have you ever seen a pair of pants holding up an air duct? Neither have we, but we’re sure your local home inspector wouldn’t be shocked. Keep reading to see some of the worst DIY fails, courtesy of the American Society of Home Inspectors! Photos provided by the following home inspector members of ASHI, the American …
