Do It Together

Architects Condo Remodel – a Space Optimized Redo with LG Squared :: Inside the Pro’s Home

On the day I visited, classical music simmered as Jodi was working to plow through some of her duties as bookkeeper. The signs of a wall removal are still present. A peeled...

by jb bartkowiak

10 American Home Styles (Visual Form) :: Learning the Language

Homeownership

A good place to start, I think, is knowing first off what style of home you live in (or in some cases, what style you want to live in). The easiest indications...

by jb bartkowiak

Mrs. Moxie Flips Out Again || Mrs. Moxie’s 2nd Whole House Flip Remodel (The Home Tour Edition)

Remodeling

The story of her first flip is here >> Bride of Building Moxie Does with Flipping Houses and while truthfully, I think that first house presented a great story (a Live Baltimore...

by jb bartkowiak

How to Make Kitchen Design Choices Without Starting a War Your Partner

When it comes to historic battles, home renovations can often rate right up there with some of the greatest conflicts of all time. And the supreme battle? (Cue dramatic music.) The ever-frustrating,...

by Kate Kolb

Installing a Junction Box :: Klein Tools Side Cutting Pliers Review & Oh! Revisiting My Kitchen Wiring

Remodeling

In troubleshooting a section of kitchen wiring that didn't work in my kitchen remodel, I installed a junction box. While I know of no code restriction that would have required me to...

by jb bartkowiak

Small Space Storage Solution :: Installing a Werner Compact Attic Ladder & Review

I can't even begin to explain how great it is to have been fortunate enough to have had the chance to try out Werner's new compact attic ladder. In all honesty, this...

by Matt Knowlton

DIY Home Improvement Essential Skills :: Know When to Call the Pros

Knowing When to Call a Pro :: DIY Home Improvement Essential Skills

with pros

But perhaps it highlights the most important line on my resume. It is the most important, most essential of all home improvement essential skills ... that extends far beyond plumbing: Knowing the...

by jb bartkowiak

Mount a Flat Screen TV :: SANUS TV Mount

Mounting a Flat Screen TV :: It’s A Child Proofing Plan Essential

Products

For many Americans, a flat panel TV is a great way to enjoy family time and entertainment. However, most parents are unaware of the safety risks that flat panel TVs pose for...

by jb bartkowiak

For Pros Only :: The Organized Truck Is the Organized Professional

It’s 6:00 pm Friday night, the crew is picking up trash and cleaning the site as the last piece of aluminum is bent and installed on the 15 replacement windows we installed...

by Aaron Gillison

Installing a Garage Door Opener :: Genie PowerMax 1500

Products

While I did not get the homeowner experience on the install, I did get a fascinating glimpse into the world of the installer to complement (and juxtapose) my visit to the Genie...

by Barry Morgan

Building a First Aid Kit You Can Use at Home OR on the Job Site

There is no fully-comprehensive checklist for building a first aid kit because no one location has exactly the same set of hazards. You'll always want to be well-stocked with the basics, but...

by Jay Acker