If you have a fireplace, mantels are a great opportunity for winter decoration. It's an established tradition to use the mantel space as a space to which you can add some extra adornment. But how can you do so in an elegant way that's appropriate to the winter season? Read this article posted on hgtv.com called "Decorate Your Mantel for Winter" for some great tips and pictures to give you … [Read more...]
Sophisticated Snow Shoveling Solutions
Snow shoveling can be a real chore, a real pain in the back. But it doesn't have to cause so much pain, if you have the right tools. There are shovels out that there that are more sophisticated than the traditional snow shovels you may have been using, and are designed to be ergonomic to lighten your load. bobvila.com posted an article that describes a collection of them called "8 Innovative Snow … [Read more...]
The Solution to a Stripped Screw
If you do much DIYing, it's bound to happen at some point: a stripped screw. So what do you do if you strip a screw, or find one already stripped in whatever project you're working on? According to bobvila.com, there are several different ways you can go about it, depending on what tools you have, and what materials you're working with. From this handy guide "How To: Remove a Stripped Screw", … [Read more...]
Check for Air Escape Routes
Do you know how much air escapes right out your front door? With this tip posted on bobvila.com, you can find out easily if your door is too drafty, with no specialized tools. In fact, "Quick Tip: Detect Air Leaks for Only $1" describes not only how you can find out if your door is airtight enough, but also how to detect other air leaks. All you need in order to follow the article's instructions … [Read more...]
Keep Your Winter Boots Corralled
Do your winter boots end up plopped by the door, all jumbled with other family members' boots, maybe even getting each other's boots wet? bobvila.com has the perfect solutions for your boot debacle in their article "11 Smart Ways to Organize Your Winter Footwear". This article has some great ideas and pictures to get your DIY creativity going. You'll find DIY projects and solutions such as: a … [Read more...]
Great Gift Wrapping Ideas
With the right tools and ideas, gift wrapping can be an art form. It's certainly a beautiful way to package a gift and show that you put thought and preparation into it. hgtv.com has some great ideas for making your gift wrapping special, which they've wrapped up neatly into an article called, "45 Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas". This article has some great ideas with pictures and instructions so you can … [Read more...]
Should You Go Tankless?
As much as 30% of a home's energy budget is spent on heating water. Could switching to a tankless water heater cut that expenditure? According to this article on bobvila.com called "Tankless Hot Water Heaters: Should I or Shouldn’t I?", tankless water heaters can be an estimated 24% to 34% more efficient than normal water heaters. You'll have to count the cost, though. Although there will be … [Read more...]
Best Christmas Gifts for the Kitchen
Do you have someone on your Christmas shopping list who seems like they're always in the kitchen? You might be able to find the perfect gift for them from this list "TOH Top 100 2015: Best New Kitchen Products" posted on thisoldhouse.com. Among the 100 products recommended on this list, you're sure to find one that fits your budget and the cooking afficionado's kitchen needs. You'll find great … [Read more...]
Budget Backsplashes
Backsplashes can add the perfect splash of color and decoration to your kitchen. A backsplash doesn't have to cost you a fortune or a lot of hassle to add to your kitchen decor, either. If you're looking for good backsplash tips and ideas that will work on a budget, this article called "12 Inventive Ideas for a Budget Backsplash" posted on bobvila.com might be exactly what you need. The ideas in … [Read more...]
Banish Basement Moisture and Mold
Is your basement getting damp and musty? When that happens, it's important to act fast so that the moisture doesn't turn into mold. But how can you dry out a damp basement? bobvila.com posted the perfect article to answer that question called "Bob Vila Radio: Dealing with a Damp Basement". It's actually a post of a short, 60-second radio broadcast, but it includes text too, and both the text and … [Read more...]
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