After years of wear and tear, the finish on your hardwood floor might be wearing down and looking dull and scratched up. That doesn't necessarily mean you have to replace it, though. It might be time to refinish it, and with the right tools and instructions you may be able to do it yourself! For a great how-to guide, check out this article called "How to Refinish Wood Floors" posted on … [Read more...]
Holiday Hacks
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and the holiday season will soon be--if it isn't already--in full swing. The holiday season is a great time to be merry and bright, but sometimes little details and preparations can add up to make you feel like the Grinch. So why not make planning, decorating, and hosting easier on yourself with these "6 Fast Fixes for the Holiday Season" posted on … [Read more...]
Don't Get Burned in Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen remodeling can be a great project for increasing the value of your home or for better-suiting your kitchen to your style and needs. However, there are also a lot of things that can go wrong with kitchen remodeling--like damage to other property, contractors taking the money and skipping town, and structures breaking within months of the remodel. That's why thisoldhouse.com has posted an … [Read more...]
How to Reattach Loose Carpet
If your staircase is carpeted, you may find that at some point in owning your home, some of the carpeting will come loose. If it does, though, you could know what to do then, if you take a look now at this post on thisoldhouse.com called "How to Repair Loose Carpet". The post has a video that shows and describes the process in detail, including how to: Fold back the loose piece of carpeting to … [Read more...]
Simple Fall Leaf DIY Projects
Fall leaves can be incredibly beautiful and awe-inspiring, especially out in nature as part of a vast landscape. But leaves are also great for adding some color to your fall decorations indoors. And you don't have to use silk leaves, either. thesnug.com has a great article about preserving fall leaves and using them in crafts and DIY projects. The article is called "5 ways to DIY with fall … [Read more...]
Stay Warm for Less–Winterize Your Home
Winter, with its harsh winds and cold temperatures, is just around the corner, which will likely cause a significant rise in your heating bills. But are there ways to prepare your home for winter that will effectively minimize your heating costs without spending too much in the process? bobvila.com says there are--11 ways in fact, which are described in their post "11 Ways to Winterize Your Home … [Read more...]
Cold Season Cleaning Tips
Cold and flu season is upon us, and many are succumbing to the viruses that are making their rounds. Sometimes, coming down with a bug is unavoidable, especially when someone in your family brings it home with them. Nonetheless, there are measures you can take to bolster your immune system, and there are also ways you can try to stop the virus from spreading. According to thesnug.com, one great … [Read more...]
100 Best New Renovation Products
Having the right tools and products is essential for any building or renovation project. But whether you're a beginner or a veteran at home improvement, you may not know much about the latest products that could make your projects go more smoothly. That's why thisoldhouse.com posted an article called "TOH Top 100 2015: Best New Building Products". Some of the new products recommended by … [Read more...]
Beautify Your Bathroom for Holiday Guests
How can you make holiday guests feel more comfortable and welcome in your home? Spruce up and festively decorate the bathroom! There are many ways to make your home more hospitable, but you certainly don't want to neglect the bathroom! thisoldhouse.com has an article that should give you some good ideas; it's called "How to Beautify Your Bath for the Holidays". Stock up on soothing bath … [Read more...]
Ironing Out the Details
Since clothes dryers nowadays do a pretty good job of de-wrinkling clothes, many people no longer use clothes irons. But if you still have an iron, you might be able to re-purpose it. According to bobvila.com there are "8 Things You Didn't Know a Clothes Iron Can Do". You might find you can use tips like: Remove veneer from old furniture pieces before refinishing them. Smooth over dents in … [Read more...]
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