How do you know when to "Do it yourself" and when to "Hire it Out"? Here you will find a detailed look at how one family took their time to go through the necessary steps to make the decision on how they were going to proceed with a door replacement project. Find our their costs and compare those costs for doing the work themselves with work done by professionals. As with any expense or … [Read more...]
FREE for Kids – Learn to be Handy at Home
Give this a try, every first Saturday of the month for the past several years, I have taken my three youngest children to the Home Depot Learning Workshop. This child-friendly workshop is perfect for kids of all ages. It's pretty neat for adults too. Learning is Fun During the workshops, children get to use simple tools (hammer, screwdriver,...) to create, that they can later paint at home or … [Read more...]
DIY! Install a Pet Door (Step-by-Step)
Love your pet! Millions of Americans have pets and it can create a bit of a problem for your family, especially when it comes to home heating/cooling costs as well as security issues. Unfortunately, pets do not have the ability to open or close doors on their own, so this could be a very useful exercise for you to consider. To start with, here are the materials you will need to get going: A … [Read more...]
Ask the Right Questions of Your Interior Designer
I recently came across a very valuable article for those who are looking to hire an interior decorator. The article gives you seven questions to ask to make sure that you are getting exactly what you want from an interior designer or company. Following these steps can save you a lot of trouble not only as the project goes along, but well before it even starts. Here are the questions that are … [Read more...]
DIY Replace Your Toilet & Save Money (Step-by-Step Instructions)
If you have ever been faced with a task that seems less than pleasant, the more you understand about how to get the project done, the better off you are. When it comes to your home there are a few such tasks that come to mind that might fit this category. No one likes to take out the garbage or clean the garage. No one likes to clean the bathroom and few enjoy doing the laundry (at least in our … [Read more...]
You can Get the Job Done Quick with a Painting Party
One of the things I dread more than most things is painting. I am not one who likes to break out the rollers and the brushes, roll up my sleeves and go to work painting all day. One way to avoid the toil that painting a room (or a home) can give is to have a "painting party". You have to be careful and only invite those who can really be trusted with the task of painting. You will have to give … [Read more...]
Decorate for Autumn
Our Fifth House recently published a post about how to put together a unique front entry decoration design for your home in about 30 minutes. In the post, you will learn how to decorate the front home entry with things that you can easily find and how to "throw" them together to "hide" things that you do not necessarily want to be seen while giving your home a festive look. You Can DIY Check … [Read more...]
Kid Friendly Rooms
In an article at Houzz.com, Laura Gaskill describes several ways to incorporate your decoration style while keeping things "kid-friendly." Here are several great tips for helping to keep the look and the feel that you like best without having to eliminate others because you have children. Here is a brief list of the tips she gave which I thought was very helpful: Pair formal shapes with tough … [Read more...]
Color Pop!
When it comes time to pick out colors for decorating your home, there are two ways of thinking. The first is to match the colors of everything as closely as possible. This can create a very uniform look and can allow you to pick one primary color and put in as many items that closely match that color as possible. A second thought is to choose colors in furniture, carpet,... that contrast. This … [Read more...]
Stop! Your Bathroom Needs Attention
When I was younger, like most kids I really did not pay attention to the bathroom. I was far to busy with important things like playing outside, doing homework, or some other very important activity. Like so many, those times have changed for us. Having a bathroom that is not only presentable but stylish and inviting is a lot higher on the list than it used to be. It's A Busy Place In your home, … [Read more...]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 8
- Next Page »