How to Paint Brick, According to a Pro Painter
Painting a brick wall, exterior, or fireplace is a great way to protect the surface and freshen your home’s aesthetic.
How To: Clean a Hot Tub
Nothing says relaxation quite like a bubbly soak in a hot tub. While the prospect of cleaning a hot tub may seem stressful, you can get the job done well, with minimum hassle, by following these simple steps.
How to Use a Miter Box
Not keen on the idea of using an electric saw? A miter box is the tool you need to make precise cuts in wood. Here’s how to use it.
20 Things Under $20 That Just Make Life Easier
These household items and gadgets offer practicality without sticker shock.
15 Ways to Use Salvaged Wood in Your Home
These days, everyone tries hard to subscribe to the 3R’s— Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Home design is all over that trend, and has its own 3R’s— Recycle, Repurpose, Reclaim. More and more, people are finding ways to use reclaimed elements— especially wood, when decorating their homes. Salvaged wood is not only hot in structural elements, like flooring, beams, doors and wall treatments. It’s just as fashionable when it’s used in furniture applications— like for a desk, dining table, headboard, mirror, coffee table, or even a set of shelves. Reclaimed wood lends a warmth to any room, but also infuses a space with a sense of history and charm that new materials lack. You may be surprised at all the places you can incorporate reclaimed wood into your home. Here are some of our favorites from around the web.
Solved! How Long Does Wood Glue Take to Dry?
Having trouble guessing when wood glue is completely dry and things are safe to use? Here’s what you need to know.
How To: Make Chalkboard Paint
Chalkboard paint has so many uses, both practical and playful, but it comes at a price and selection can be limited. Get all the fun for less by making your own.
14 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do With Windex
Windex is not just for cleaning windows: The iconic blue spray (and its other formulations) can be used in the kitchen, laundry room, and more.
DIY Concrete Tabletop
This DIY table comes together with a custom wood base and concrete top.
How to Paint a House
Wondering how to paint a house exterior so you can decide whether to take the project on yourself? These steps can help DIYers see the project through.