Painting is easy, right? You just go to the store, pick up paint and roll it on the wall. Well, that’s the idea anyway. The problem is, a lot of paint jobs end up looking like DIY projects, which isn’t good. If you can avoid these three common painting mistakes, your paint jobs will look …
I used to hate hanging pictures. The idea of putting holes in the wall of my house didn’t sit well with me. But, eventually, things would get moved, and you would have to putty the hole, and then I discovered these amazing velcro strips, and they have been a game-changer. This article will show you …
Many home improvement stores have a lumber section where you can buy wood for your upcoming home DIY projects. However, what if the list of building materials you need will not fit in your vehicle? If you do not have a truck, trailer, or big SUV, you may be wondering, “Will Home Depot cut wood …
The first impression of your house is from the street. Before you greet anyone at the door, they have already started to form impressions of your house. That’s why curb appeal is so important. This article will show you the easiest way how to improve curb appeal with landscaping. Most of these you can do …
Build a movie theater in your home. Ever since I became a homeowner, I have dreamed about having a movie theater in my house. But they can be costly. The average price of a movie theater room can range up to $30,000. So naturally, my goal is to do it for a lot less than …
We’ve been finishing our basement, and I’m super happy with the way things are coming along. One of the biggest decisions we had to make was going with a drop ceiling or drying the ceiling in our basement. While each one has its own pros and cons, I’ll go over them all so that you …
Free Home Renovation Budget Template in Excel or Google Sheets Renovations bring up all kinds of exciting things. But excitement can lead to overwhelm, and it’s usually because you have no idea what your costs will be. That’s where you need our renovation budget template. It’s a renovation spreadsheet that can help you budget expenses …
(In an effort to bring you the best DIY and How to’s we’ve opened up articles for others to share their experience, this one is all bout how to install a stone veneer fireplace from our friends at Genstone) The fireplace is a coveted feature in most homes, and it is usually nostalgic for many …
New day, new project, today it’s staining a picnic table. We got it as a hand-me-down from our family, and it has sat out in the yard for several years. This caused one of the braces to wither away and rot, which is why you need to know how to stain a deck; after it …
Restaining a deck is one of the best ways to maintain the condition of your deck and ensure it lasts a long time. While knowing how to restain a deck isn’t an enjoyable endeavor, it’s a great one to do because you see the results immediately. This article will cover how to restain a deck …