Pro tricks for air-tight joints.
{and other DIY Discoveries} Simple tricks using basic and inexpensive 1x boards to create the look of more expensive mouldings and trims. The Laundry Room and P…
Tricks for getting tight-fitting joints on door and window casings and on base moldings.
So let me start by saying I do not enjoy painting. Not even a little. Due to our high ceilings, we had
DIY Kintsugi : Japanese Repair: Why hide the cracks when you can make them beautiful? From The Netherlands (home of ceramic delftware) comes this innovative product. With the New Kintsugi Repair Kit, you not only get to salvage that beloved chipped or broken ceramic plate, but you…
These innovative DIY projects will inspire you to dig through your discards and repurpose them into useful furnishings and accents for your home.
Home Staging Tips and Ideas - improve the value of your home before a sale by highlighting your home's strengths and downplaying its weaknesses.
The simplest approach (with step by step pictures) to installing DIY board and batten molding so you can add architectural interest to any boring walls.
Ten AMAZING Industrial DIY Projects that are sure to inspire!
Baseboards over baseboards... over baseboards. I've always had a hate/hate relationship with the baseboards in our house. I wanted white and beautiful and thi…
And avoid that weird messy gap.
Today I'm sharing my fave modern DIYs for the home that will help make your house more functional and stylish for less than you could buy!
See how we easily covered our popcorn ceiling using beautiful Armstrong WoodHaven Planks with Easy Up® tracks and clips. No need to scrape the ceiling first! Planks can be installed right over your current ceiling.
We asked carpentry pros who have spent years pounding thousands of nails to pass along some of the best of what they've learned on the job site.
Replacing an interior window sill can add lots of character and value to a room. This full tutorial will show how simple this DIY project really is!
Removing Popcorn Ceilings!: I surprised my wife by having her walk in from a long day at work to find me covered in sloppy wet oatmeal-like popcorn ceiling plaster and the furniture all over the house, but she wasn't mad and it turned out to be a very easy DIY project! …
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One of my most favorite parts of the home renovation process is demolition. Follow along with us this week as I show our new home demo.
Le scoubidou fait son grand retour dans nos intérieurs. Découvrez toutes nos idées DIY pour suivre cette nouvelle tendance déco !
Learn about Kintsugi spirituality, meaning & try the best DIY kintsugi repair kits for beginners. Japanese Kintsugi kits for adults & couples.
Successfully install baseboard molding on your own with these easy step-by-step instructions.
Installing your own baseboard trim can seem like a daunting task. It’s easier than you think! Learn how to install new baseboards with this DIY baseboard tutorial for a professional looking installation. I have a problem. It’s called DIY- itis. When you have DIY-itis, it means you are too cheap to pay someone to do...Read More »
It's so easy to create architectural interest in your home! Simply add door mouldings for architectural detail!
Frustrated by a loose, wobbling chair? This step-by-step walkthrough shows how to repair a wobbling chair's loose connections.
Add rubber bushings and stabilizers to stop the wiggle
Use these clever tricks to work faster and better
Learn to install shoe molding to add the finishing trim to your rooms. This step-by-step guide teaches you everything about this project.
How to make an almost invisible repair
We all know spray foam is an insulation powerhouse, but it's also a versatile home improvement tool. Here are some genius uses for spray foam that you may have never considered.
13 proven steps broken down to explain how to decorate a room from scratch + budgeting tips, styling advice, and ways to personalize a home.
Tackling the smallest projects in my home always seem to create the most happiness. Sure giving a room a new coat of paint is exciting, but most of us live with some silly repair need for far too long, so when it’s finally fixed, it’s like this marvelous miracle. So today, I’d like to talk about the area under your sink. Did you know it could make you happy? Oh it totally can.
If your cabinets have adjustable concealed hinges, you may need to adjust them every now and again to keep the doors in line and opening and closing freely. Luckily this can be done quickly and easily if you know which screws to turn. Take your time and make small adjustments, checking the correction each time until […]
This is how the experts learn how to caulk like a pro. Follow these quick and easy steps (with pictures) and you can learn too.
plank a popcorn ceiling with lightweight tongue and groove wood planks.
Stumped on how to transition between your baseboards and door trim? Try a plinth block! This tutorial will show you how to install them for a finished look.
Double-stud walls are a low-tech way to create highly energy-efficient walls with common materials and familiar assemblies
Maybe you’ve made “saving money” a resolution for 2020. It’s one that’s really tough to follow through on, often because we associate saving with skimping. Depriving ourselves. Eating Ramen noodles for dinner. The first step toward saving money is reframing the entire concept of saving money. It’s time to try viewing it not as being cash-strapped, but as reallocating your funds.
A simple guide for beginners to learn how to use a Speed Square or carpenter's square in woodworking. Learn about all the features and uses!
What is caulk used for, other than sealing gaps in kitchens and baths? See what the under-$10 product can do for siding, interior walls—even floors!
Take a broken ceramic dish and transform it into a beautiful work of art with gold by using Japanese Kintsugi pottery repair.
Weave furniture design blends traditional techniques and modern trends in decorating with handmade items
