Home Improvements and Repairs
Painting trim can be a transformative DIY project that adds a fresh and polished look to any room. However, achieving a smooth and flawless finish can be a challenge, especially when brush marks mar the beauty of your work. Fortunately, with the right techniques and a little patience, you can avoid those pesky brush marks…
One of the best ways to revamp your bathroom is by adding a new showerhead. While I wanted to install it myself, I wasn’t sure that I had the right skills. So, I did some research on the process that I would have to follow. Here’s what I found. You can install a showerhead in…
Adding tiles to your fiberglass shower can be the perfect way to add some style to your bathroom. I wanted to do this myself, rather than spending hundreds hiring a handyman. After some research, here are the steps needed to install tile with a fiberglass shower pan. To install tile in a fiberglass shower pan,…
Like with every item out there, it gets worn down after time. With tubs you’ll begin to see cracks or it’s leaking or just plain tired looking. In that situation, it would be a good idea to go out and get a new tub. But then comes the question: can I install a bathtub myself?…
Renovations or remodeling is bound to happen over the time living in a house. After being in one for several years – or a decade – there is normally desire to renovate a home – especially when you are planning to live in it for several more years. But with that comes various questions. Some…
Retaining walls are an essential part of many building projects because they allow for easy leveling and preservation of the existing environment. They must be well built to withstand the force of the soil, water, and anything else pushing against it. Unfortunately, they also can be prone to failure if proper drainage is not part…
If you are the type of person who loves the outdoors, then you’ve probably thought of all kinds of things to make the outdoors more enjoyable. Perhaps doing some gardening or landscaping or even investing in a fire pit. But one other project that you’ve likely considered is to mount a TV to vinyl siding.…
For all the DIYers, budget-conscious builders, and home improvers, making something on your own is almost always preferable to pre-made, and it’s always the little handmade details that make a project extra special. Here’s how to add that extra handmade detail to your entire house by making your own baseboards. Moldings, baseboards, and all woodwork…
For all the DIYers, budget-conscious builders, and home improvers, making something on your own is almost always preferable to pre-made, and it’s always the little handmade details that make a project extra special. After a little research, here’s how you can make your own removable baseboards. Here’s how to add that extra handmade detail to…