Decorating, Design, Projects September 29, 2020 chad
The new ColorReader EZ, a pocket-sized color identification and matching tool for DIY-ers, makes it a breeze to identify the colors of everyday objects or building materials (like tile or wallpaper) to inspire a paint color choice for your project. The EZ can be used to measure and match that perfect vibrant red from your favorite nailpolish color (for say […]
Decorating, Design, Molding, Projects, Trim Carpentry August 14, 2020 chad
For homeowner Jaclyn Dryden, the magic of moulding involves her secret weapon: corner and plinth blocks. Using these decorative blocks enables Dryden and other DIYers to quickly surround interior doorways without the hassles of mitering corners. “Making miter cuts is intimidating to many people, myself included,” says Dryden, chief influencer with Hello Betty Company. “Whether you use rosettes, blocks, connectors […]
Furniture, Latest Home Improvement Products, Painting, Projects, Stain, Staining, Wood Stains, Woodworking July 28, 2020 chad
New Water-Based Stains from Minwax Bring Out Wood’s Natural Beauty in 200+ colors Minwax, America’s number one-selling* interior wood stain, has introduced its new Wood Finish Water-Based Color Stains, a line of water-based semi-transparent and new-to-the-world solid stains, offering the largest color assortment on the market with more than 200 color options. Wood Finish Water-Based Color Stains are for […]
Automotive, Basement, Flooring Installation, Garage Flooring, Garages, Projects, Workshop July 16, 2020 chad
Like many people, John Gwinn is tired of sitting at home, doing nothing. He decided to invest his time in home improvement projects, starting with a new garage floor. Gwinn, a resident of San Diego, Calif. says “I decided this is the perfect time for home projects. I needed something to transform our sealed concrete floor so I started […]
Home Improvement Industry News and Updates, Home Improvement Products, Hot Products, Painting, Projects June 29, 2020 chad
DIYers can find the confidence to skip the second coat this painting season Two are better than one until there’s painting to be done. For do-it-yourselfers (DIYers) without time to wait between coats, Dutch Boy® Paints has expanded its selection of one-coat colors that help the job go faster. With the Dutch Boy brand, DIYers can get the incredible finish […]
Decks, Decks, Lumber and Composite, Outdoor Living, Outdoors, Projects May 4, 2020 chad
Cool New Deck For A Lakefront Man Cave by Matt Weber The huge outbuilding that Joey Prestage built as his Man Cave needed a deck. It sits on a beautiful lakefront lot which requires a comfortable place to sit and enjoy the view. The lay of the land meant the deck would connect to the building at ground level beneath […]
Construction How-To, Projects, Stairs, Stairs April 17, 2020 chad
Influencer Denise Sabia loves home challenges. A house flipper and DIY expert, Sabia recently tackled changes in a townhouse she purchased in 2018. First up — a new stairway system. “The railing system is the very first thing you see when entering the home and it had to go,” says Sabia, with The Painted Home. “The old stairway was an […]
Bath, Cabinet, Countertops, Countertops, Kitchen, Projects April 16, 2020 chad
Imagine inheriting a 1962 home that had never been renovated. Where do you start to make your mark? If you’re Stacey Cidlevicz, you start in the kitchen. And, you start with the countertops. “The original countertops were 58 years old,” says Cidlevicz, a resident of Virginia Beach, Va. “They were lifting at the seams, chipping and peeling. The high cost […]
