Ok, so maybe you don't need these things, but man will you want them! These kitchen gadgets would turn your kitchen into one of your favorite rooms in the house, and cooking a whole lot easier! Boiling Hot Water: This new product from InSinkErator offers cold, hot, and near-boiling water, all from the same tap. Unfiltered cold or hot water is easy to come … [Read more...]
Industrial Chic: Using Metal Shelving Inside
Metals shelving isn't just for the garage anymore. Bob Vila is going to give us some ideas of how to dress up these normally outside storage units and bring them inside. Better yet, he's going to show us how to make them look good. Kitchen Supplies First dress up your metal shelves with a coat of paint in an accent color that complements your kitchen decor. Then arrange your cooking … [Read more...]
Always Wear Safety Glasses
I will admit that I hate the way safety glasses look and always shutter when I have to wear them. Instead of thinking about how dorky I look I think of how much worse it would be if I were rockin' the eye patch because I was hit with a projectile. Bob Vila says: Contemporary safety glasses are much improved. They offer comfort and clear vision as well as protection from flying objects. Always … [Read more...]
Troubleshooting Furnace Issues
We all know by know that there will be six more weeks of winter. That means six more weeks of furnace use and six more weeks of misery if it's not working right. Here are some tips for troubleshooting furnace issues to use before you spend the dough and call in the pros. BobVila.com Set to "Heat" “This sounds obvious, but it’s true: A lot of people don’t have their thermostat set right,” says … [Read more...]
Great Books with a DIY Point of View
If there's one thing I love, it's reading. My girls and I can often be found in a comfortable chair with a big book in hand. Reading, to me, is the most magical past time a person can have. Books are a great friend. They don't care how much money you have, what your hobbies are, whether you put pants on today or not... they're ready to take you off to far off lands, back in time or put you in … [Read more...]
Lighting Basics
There's nothing worse than buying or renting a home and having insufficient lighting in your most used spaces. Obviously I'm not the only one with this problem, so Bob Vila has written an article to help us solve it. BobVila.com Lighting Basics When you're planning a room's lighting, you need to take into account how the space will be used and the types of tasks that will be performed there. … [Read more...]
12 Insanely Easy Ways To Spruce Up Your Home
If you're looking for a project and don't have a lot of time, check out these 12 easy ways to spruce up your home in just 60 minutes! BobVila.com Freshen Up an Old Room With Paint Pick a bold paint color, then use it to paint just one wall in a room.Covering only one wall will cost less and won’t take as much time as painting the whole room. Switch Out Your Faucet Sick of your drab, leaky … [Read more...]
5 DIY Rugs
It's only January, but before we know it, Spring will be here and you'll need a new rug to wipe your feet on while you're outside gardening, playing and just plain enjoying the outdoors. Here are 5 DIY rugs from BobVila.com that are sure to impress your creative side. 1. PAINT A PATTERN Photo: brassyapple.com Use paint to transform a plain-Jane piece into something noteworthy: a … [Read more...]
Video: Installing Blown in Cellulose Insulation
Most people hire a professional to come in and install their insulation, but if you want to save some money and do it yourself you should have little trouble installing blown in cellulose insulation. If you need to insulate your attic, blowing in cellulose insulation is an easy job you can do yourself by renting a blower. To install the insulation, blow the cellulose in up to the level of your … [Read more...]
Unique Countertops
It's seems like now a days everyone wants their home to stand out. Everyone wants to have something no one else has. Well here is a way to bring it to your kitchen. Bob Vila shows us six unique countertop styles that will be sure to make your surfaces stand out. BobVila.com Striking Color A custom color or stain may be the easiest way to make a countertop your own. Fabricators and … [Read more...]
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