How to Easily Fix a Leaky Hose A garden hose is a valuable tool around my yard in the summertime. It's vital to keep my yard looking beautiful, keeping plants watered, and occasionally for a fun water fight with my kids. But what happens when that very useful hose springs a … [Read more...]
DIY Sheet Metal Gift Trays
DIY Sheet Metal Gift Trays The holidays are fast approaching and it's time to start thinking about gift giving ideas! Gift trays are a great way deliver gifts to your friends, neighbors or teachers. The best part of a gift tray is it can be reused for anything they want and … [Read more...]
How to Repair a Dishwasher
How to Repair a Dishwasher: Control Panel The holidays are here and your kitchen will surely be getting a work out! Now is NOT the time for your dishwasher to break. Recently we found ourselves with a non-functional dishwasher. The control panel buttons stopped working and … [Read more...]
Install Cabinet Handles the Easy Way
After installing my fair share of cabinet knobs and handles over the years, I've made my own templates out of cardboard or scrap wood. But, after trying this new gadget, I can honestly say this is how you too can Install Cabinet Handles the Easy Way.I was given the Kreg … [Read more...]
How to Fix a Wobbly Chair or Table
Do you have a wobbly chair or table? Don't throw it away because today I'll show you How to Fix that Wobbly Chair or Table!You'll only need a few supplies for this project and it won't take you very long, so let's get fixing!Materials: (I've included affiliate links … [Read more...]
How to Build a Rock Solid Gate
If you googled "Sad Excuse for a Gate", this is the image that would pop up:Rotted, sagging and falling apart are all words you could use to describe it.One of the main reasons this gate is in poor shape is because it wasn't built rock solid! Building a rock solid … [Read more...]
11 Ways to Keep Your Home Warmer this Winter
That bugger, Old Man Winter is peeking around the corner. He's ready to put the chill in your bones and push drafts through every little crack in your home. But, you can be ready for him. Is your home truly as energy efficient and secure from drafts as you think it is? Here are … [Read more...]
Protect Pipes from Freezing
In the same vein as Monday's post about adding insulation, let's continue preparing for winter. While you are under the house looking at insulation, take notice of your water pipes. Are they insulated too? If not, it's important to protect your water pipes with foam insulation to … [Read more...]
Is Your Home’s Insulation Ready for Winter?
The folks at Duluth Trading Company want you to stay warm and comfortable this winter. They have sponsored this post to help you get your home ready for winter. And to help you stay warm and comfortable while taking on these energy conserving tasks.Winter is fast approaching … [Read more...]
How to Fill Voids and Knot Holes in Wood
Occasionally, you will get a piece of gorgeous wood that has voids or knots in it. You wouldn't want to add wood putty, because it wouldn't retain the look of the knots. But, you want a smooth surface. The solution is to fill the wood knots and voids with epoxy. The results will … [Read more...]
2 Minute Tutorial to Change Wiper Blades
Have you ever had something get stuck in your wiper and you don't realize it until it is pouring rain. Instead of pulling over to remove the object from the wiper, I tried the old "reach out the window and flick the wiper up." Big mistake! I ended up breaking the wiper blade off … [Read more...]
How to Refinish Scratched & Rusted Appliances
Do you have an appliance that has scratches and/or rust spots? Unfortunately over time the rust will get worse if you don't deal with it.Today I want to show you how to refinish scratched and rusted appliances so you can extend the life of your appliances and make them … [Read more...]
How to Refinish Wood Floors without Sanding
I love our antique heart pine floors! They are beautifully distressed. The round pegs and square nails securing them in place add loads of character. However, the square nails sit flush with the surface preventing us from ever being able to refinish them with a sander. The nails … [Read more...]
How to Install a Towel Bar Securely
Have you ever reached for a towel and realized that the towel bar was barely secured to the wall? Installing a New Towel Bar Securely is a fairly simple DIY task if you know how to anchor the brackets.As part of my little laundry room refresh, I decided to replace the dated … [Read more...]
Auto Cup Holder Extender
Do you have a solid cup holder in your car that doesn't hold all size bottles and cups? The console cup holder in our older Honda CRV has been a constant source of frustration for myself and Pretty Handsome Guy. When we drive around a corner the larger water bottles will … [Read more...]
Fixing a Leaky Faucet – Take 2
Remember last week when I was showing you how to fix a leaky faucet in 10 minutes? Well, sometimes a fix doesn't always solve the problem. This is not unusual in home repairs. It doesn't mean you did it wrong or it's time to call a plumber. It just means you have to look further … [Read more...]