(guest post by Nate Smith) Any roofing job can be dangerous, whether you are an expert or a beginner. The nature of the
Last week, we upgraded a ceiling fixture with a new chandelier from Lamps Plus. This lighting fixture was located above the staircase we recently remodeled
(guest post by Pat Overson) If you are looking for a short-term solution for fixing a leaky roof, then installing a tarp is your
(guest post by Owen Wright) Do you want to freshen up and give your cabinets a second life? Would you rather consider replacing, refinishing
Okay, back to my ongoing to stair-remodeling series, which you can follow in my previous blog posts here. On the last episode, I had to
Ever start a home-improvement project and then wish that you hadn’t? According to a recent study at ImproveNet.com, 63 percent of people who have attempted
Homeownership can be challenging, rewarding and exciting. This is particularly true as you settle into a new house and get to know its character quirks,
I saw an interesting study recently on what Americans want in a dream home. Northshore Fireplace surveyed 2,000 Americans to determine their hopes for
Back to my ongoing stair remodel… A funny thing happened on the way to installing the remaining treads: Everything went haywire. I’ll try to sum
Okay, back to my ongoing staircase remodel… You’ll see in earlier blog posts that I’ve already stained and finished the new treads and newel posts.
(guest post by Anthony Henson) Keeping your car clean is a work that demands time, but if you do it regularly, the results will
(guest post by Matt Lee, image courtesy Realstonesystems.com) Stone veneer panels—along with stone accent walls, for that matter—have become incredibly popular in recent years. It’s
A broken bucket handle or cracked shop-vac aren’t just minor annoyances on the job site – they’re common frustrations that can lose you money in
(guest post courtesy Frazier Roofing) When you move into a beautiful new home, you’re probably not thinking about the inevitability of having to replace
(guest post by Emma Lewis) If you have a small kitchen, there are ways to make it look and feel better with a few DIY
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
(guest post by Steven Willson) Most carpentry contractors need to hire extra employees many times during a typical year, depending on the season or amount
(guest post by Ran Keller) Garage doors are opened and closed multiple times a day, yet few homeowners conduct regular checks and inspections on
(guest post by Adam Eyal) You may be struggling to find affordable wood to use for your projects. With deforestation being one of the biggest
(guest post by Ryan Holden) There are plenty of practical HVAC maintenance processes which you can do by yourself. You don’t always need to
“DIY is in decline because today’s men are too soft.” This was a recent headline by UK-based newspaper, The Telegraph. Regarding a cultural
Hardwood flooring of all types is taking over the home improvement category. With better longevity, a more elegant appearance, and better real estate value than carpet, hardwood floors are more prevalent than ever. Howard Products has taken notice of hardwood floors’ popularity and has developed a cleaner that will leave no residue, no streaks, and […]
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