With the holidays fast approaching, finding a gift for Dad that’s both useful and meaningful can be a challenge. It’s worth remembering that quality time
From yard signs to birdhouses to holiday decorations and more, homeowners may find all sorts of reasons to set a temporary post. To do this,
Oftentimes our homes start to look a little drab as the seasons wear on and your glass doors or barndoor hardware need a little more
Carl Schmitzer was unhappy with boring gray patio options presented to him by his condo association. So he took matters into his own hands. Now,
June is National Pollinators Month and June 21-27 is designated as “National Pollinator Week.” Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S Department
Homeowners can now instantly upgrade the appearance of interior doors, windows and cased openings with the new Craftsman Crosshead from Ornamental Decorative Millwork. The one-piece
Whether you’re staying inside this winter to avoid cold weather or possible COVID infection, now is the ideal time to tackle DIY projects. Invest just
Will 2020 ever end? That’s the question on the minds of many people who are tired of politics, quarantining and wearing
Lindsey Wiese knew exactly what she wanted to do with her garage after moving into her new Austin, Texas home. Before household boxes, bikes and
Over the weekend, I helped my buddy Mitch mount a new 60″ flat screen to the wall. This was a little trickier than it sounds,
(guest post by Chris Zeisler) Not every homeowner is a handy person, but with the right resources, you don’t have to be. While some appliance
As part of an ongoing remodeling project, the EHT staff had our first opportunity to install Timberchic, a peel-and-stick plank made of genuine reclaimed wood.
Image via: maxpixel.net (guest post by Korie Cantor) The summer season is that time of the year when most Americans prepare to take a dip
If you want a pro-quality paint job, you should work like the pros do. And professional painters know the importance of preparing a jobsite to
Armstrong-Clark Company announces three new colors using high quality trans-oxide pigments to its oil base wood stain product line. Black Walnut was formulated to respond
One of the greatest comforts in the world can be the satisfaction in knowing that you treat your home with a high level of care.
(Guest post by Ryan Tyson, image via Flickr by turkletom) If you’ve spent months renovating your home to create the perfect living space for you
by Merle Henkenius If your home’s drinking water has an unpleasant taste or is occasionally cloudy, an inline water filter is often an easy and
(guest post by Century Home Improvements) Top Five Ways NOT to Clean Your Downspouts Keeping up with your rain gutters is a must to home
(guest post courtesy SolidSurface.com) Adding backsplashes to your kitchen, bathroom, or any room in your home can give your living space a boost of color
(guest post by Kory Cantor) If you’ve spotted mold growing in your house and are worried sick about the hundreds of dollars you might have
You can safely replace a circuit breaker in your electrical panel if you follow the proper safety precautions. In some localities, even minor electrical work
A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is a type of electrical outlet that helps protect people from shocks due to hazardous ground faults. Ground faults
Caulks are used to seal joints for a decorative finish, to seal joints to prevent water intrusion, or both. When it comes to sealing
For DIY homeowner to work productively and efficiently, all your necessary tools should be where you need them, when you need them. From easy visibility
First impressions count, especially when it comes to your home. There are many ways in which you can decorate and enhance the appearance of your
This week I made some “industrial style” shelves for my son’s room. The shelf brackets are made from 3/4″ galvanized pipe, floor flanges and
(guest post by Francesca Holmes) If you have thought of doing away with a lot of your household stuff on various occasions but haven’t been
When it came time to re-stain a shadowbox fence, I wanted to work smarter rather than harder, so I tried a promising product called Ready
I had to pick up a new mattress at a local furniture warehouse. While waiting for the workers to load my truck, I noticed the
Our friends at ShurTech, makers of Duck Tape, offer some handy advice on getting the most energy efficiency from your home. –M. Weber Homeowners can
As a Christmas gift to my wife, I made a growth chart for our son. It’s basically an oak board that looks like a giant
If you have old wooden shipping pallets laying around that are destined for the garbage dump, you can use them whip up some lovely storage
Wood rot is caused by a type of fungus that destroys wood. It is as damaging as termite or other insect infestation, and can wreak
I spent last Friday pulling tongue-and-groove pine off an old house that was built sometime in the 1940s. The house had been used by
I recently spruced up a pressure-treated deck with the new Transformation Deck & Fence Stain from Sashco. This particular deck has very little shade during
Our house has a rear door that leads to a backyard deck. Both my two-year-old son and our cocker spaniel go in and out of
Behold the latest Extreme How-To video — a great weekend project for the DIY’er with a table saw. Just click below to play…
For homeowners with a taste for the contemporary, a recent report projects the top home design and remodeling
It’s time to give your lawn its back-to-school haircut.
By: Hal Jones Second Part of Securing a Vacation or Lake Home. How-To Install Surveillance Cameras in a Vacation or Lake Home, Where Remote Surveillance
Here in the South, spring or fall are the best times for aeration. In our area, heavy clay soils require frequent aeration, but check with
One of the issues when doing a basement makeover is light. Since basements are typically below grade, natural light is often hard to come by.
Yesterday, we installed an Enerflex reflective barrier in the attic of a local house. Our goal was to reflect the heat build occurring from the
A whirlwind of projects went on this past weekend, despite the forecast of rains. All but one of the projects scheduled were exterior and the
This weekend was one of the hottest in years with triple digit highs and heat index of more than 110 degrees, so outside work
Those of you keeping up with the trials and tribulations know about the swimming pool pump and motor giving up the ghost after many years
It has been two weeks since we planted the patio planter and already we are seeing blooms and some fruit setting. You can see from
After years of getting my parents pool ready for the summer months, I have finally given up any hope of being able to uncover the
Growing up in Alabama, my mother always had a garden. When we lived in the country, the garden was on a plot below our house.
Installing ceramic or porcelain tile should not be an intimidating project and with the right tools you can get professional results. My first tile installations
Many years ago I converted a porch into a sun-room for my parents. The room gets more use than others and has become a family
What a beautiful weekend we had to begin the dock renovation. Several sections of metal roofing on the fish house had to be replaced following a fall
Just like you, I cringe when I have to pick up material for a big project. The current stage of dock renovation is painting everything,
Well this past weekend temperatures here in the Deep South hit the mid 80s. What happened to the mild 70s I wanted? The greening of
It is springtime in Alabama. Forsythia is already blooming, jonquils and crocus are beginning to drop their blooms, but the nights are still cool and
PEX plumbing is being used more frequently in today’s construction, tell us about your experience with it. Have you used it in existing construction or new construction
We are putting the finishing touches on a step-by-step installation guide for solid surface countertops for the DIY homeowner. Would you consider installing this material
Extreme How-To and Punch! Software bring you Weekend Projects. Punch! supplied the design software and Extreme How-To brought the “How-To” to Punch!’s latest software edition. Punch!
Ask any seasoned contractor where a deck is most likely to fail, and odds are they’ll point to the ledger board. If it’s not properly installed and protected from moisture, this critical connection point can quickly become the weak link in an otherwise solid structure. That’s where Trex® Seal™ Ledger Tape comes in—a moisture-blocking MVP […]
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