Hey there, everyone! It's Katie from Addicted 2 DIY again. Today, I have a project that is not only quick and easy to put together, but it's also made of scrap wood! My lumber rack is getting a bit full, so I've been on a scrap wood purge kick lately. If you remember, last … [Read more...]
The Reality Is…
The reality is that what you see on TV and magazines isn't real life. We all know this, but do we tend to forget after a while?I was watching one of those popular HGTV reality shows the other day. This one happened to be filmed in our neighborhood, so I was very familiar with … [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...]
Hidden Storage Under a Laundry Room Sink
Having a utility sink in the laundry room rocks! Having everything that we store underneath it on full display isn't so rockin'. It was time to create some Hidden Storage Under our Laundry Room Sink.In the previous incarnation of our laundry room I had hot glued a skirt … [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...]
Tile Setting Marble Tiles without Thinset Mortar
You may remember years ago when I installed Smart Tile adhesive tiles in our laundry room. Well, truth be told, they weren't looking so smart after 3 years and a water leak. I had a few leftover marble subway tiles from our kitchen backsplash and decided to use them to freshen up … [Read more...]
Day 21 – DIY Laundry Detergent
Today's tip is one that is gentle on your washer (HE and regular), but most importantly it will save you money! If you've ever looked at the cost of laundry detergent, you may have choked at the cost. I have a wonderful recipe for DIY Liquid Laundry Detergent that will cost you … [Read more...]
Day 9 – Replace Water Lines with Braided Metal Hoses
Welcome to Day 9 of my 31 Days of Handy Home Fixes. Would you believe that a burst water line can cause tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage to your home? It's true! If one of your water supply lines is not braided metal, you could be putting your home in danger of a … [Read more...]
Day 8 – Replace Foil or Plastic Flexible Dryer Duct Hoses
Welcome to Day 8 of my 31 Days of Handy Home Fixes. Today I have a VERY IMPORTANT tip to prevent a fire from starting in your laundry room. I'm going to show you how to replace your flexible foil or plastic dryer vent duct with a much safer semi-rigid ductwork. Before we go any … [Read more...]
Day 7 – Clean Out Your Dryer Vent Duct
Welcome to Day 7 of my 31 Days of Handy Home Fixes. We're sticking with the laundry room theme for a few days. Today I have a tip to help protect your home from a fire. Cleaning out your dryer vent duct is an extremely important home maintenance task. The good news is that you … [Read more...]
Day 6 – Keep Your HE Washer Funk Free
Welcome to Day 6 of my 31 Days of Handy Home Fixes. So you finally upgraded to an HE washer. You have to be careful because if you don't take care of it you'll have a stinky funky mess. Funky music = good. Funky washer = bad! The HE washers (front load especially) are air tight, … [Read more...]
How to Trim & Install Closet Doors {Dremel Ultra-Saw Review}
I have a friend named Holly. She and I live in the same neighborhood and we help each other out with DIY projects. Last week she asked me to help her come up with a solution to hide her dirty laundry.Holly and I were trying to figure out how to replace her sad laundry … [Read more...]
Canvas Art with Loads of Fun Laundry Quote
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you get your fill of food and family time today. I need to give a big congrats to the Silhouette Portrait Giveaway winner, Kelly Crumpler Kelly! Woo Hoo, you'll be making all your gifts with the Silhouette Portrait this year, won't you Kelly?! Speaking … [Read more...]
Laundry Fun Gift Basket + How to Sew a Basket Liner
Today I have a bit of an unconventional gift idea. But, frankly it is a gift that is sure to bring some fun and enjoyment to anyone who is tasked with the domestic chore of doing laundry. I think this Laundry Fun Gift Basket would be a wonderful gift for a new homeowner. Or a … [Read more...]
25 Dreamy Blue Paint Color Choices
It's no secret that one of the quickest and least expensive ways to transform a room is with paint. Choosing the right color, however, can be tricky. It's always recommended to paint some sample colors in the room you'll be painting. Both natural and artificial lighting play huge … [Read more...]
Installing Semi-Rigid Dryer Hose to Prevent Fire Hazard
Last year when I showed you how to clean out your dryer hose to prevent dryer fires, I didn't realize that I still had a fire hazard living in our laundry room. Since then, I stumbled across a video that scared the bejeezus out of me. Matt from Great Lakes Home Performance … [Read more...]