DIYers, You Only Need These Three Essential Traits :: Do It Yourself
The Ten Essential Tools for Homeowners and as I was thinking about those "things," you know -- tools (the tools that are most valuable for every homeowner), it struck me that maybe...
Three Simple Strategies for Going Green Around the House :: Managing Electrical & Water Consumption + The Kitchen Garden
Today (April 22nd) is Earth Day, and the theme of this year's Earth Day is A Billion Acts of Green. The basic idea is that if at least a billion of us...
The Hardest Part of Do It Yourself is, Well, Doing it Yourself :: Wiring for & Hanging a TV with Justin Bieber
The Hardest Part of Do It Yourself is, Well, Doing it Yourself. (So you have to keep things interesting). A post starring a life-sized cut out of Justin Bieber ... he plays...
Tips for Cleaning a Wood Deck :: Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Decking
I hate the words “spring cleaning.” I hate long checklists that remind me of all the things I don’t feel like doing. I hate the hours of dirty, sweaty work required to...
The Ten Essential Tools for Homeowners :: Tools Every Homeowner Needs
Just 10 tools, not easy. But here they are; the ten essential tools for building a basic toolbox. here are many tools for many jobs, and you ALWAYS want the right tool...
Mirror Mirror On The Wall :: The Wall Mirror is a Perfect Decorating Solution for Common Decorating Problems
Mirrors are your best friend. Mickey Rourke's best friend is a shroud over the mirror. But you, my friend, will find that mirrors are freaking awesome. Awesome like seeing Luke Perry naked...
Building Science 101:: The Three Fundamental Rules of the House
The fundamentals of building science are pretty simple. We boil them down to three rules here. Know the House as a System, Build for Your Climate & Control the Flow of Moisture,...
Need to Hang a Flat Screen TV? What to Know About :: Supplies and Steps
Wall-mounting a flat screen plasma, LCD or LED television is a smart and aesthetic way to update a room and make TV viewing more comfortable. Hanging a monitor on a wall is...
Goodies and Gadgets and the Extras in Remodeling :: Plan for the Added Extras in Remodeling
And you know - it reminds me just how frequently we, as homeowners, (and OK, maybe it's only me) forget about all the ancillary stuff that comes along with doing any sort...
Holiday Window Decorating Tips :: Do’s and Dont’s
Santa's not the only one with a naughty and nice list this year. The experts at Simonton Windows® have provided a list of do's and don'ts for decorating vinyl windows during the...
How to Organize Your Kitchen Cabinets :: Eight Tips for Getting your Kitchen in Shape
Have you ever felt frustrated in your kitchen, trying to find a certain pot or specific ingredients for a recipe? We've all been there -- rummaging through cabinets with a vengeance to...
Finishing a Kitchen Passthrough :: Enter the Other Man
I mean -- I can do some things. Seeing progress to on our kitchen reno come to a halt, we turn to contractor Paul (who later becomes Mrs. Moxie's partner). He helps...