Being a homeowner means there is always something that needs to be done. Homes require a lot of maintenance to keep them in good condition. That’s why How To Build It has shared these homeowner tips and tricks. There is no need to call a plumber when you sink leaks, or the toilet is clogged. No need to call a painter when you want to update colors. Why, because our articles are designed to help you feel confident in these projects. We tell you when maintenance should be done and how to do it. We will help you know how to use a caulk gun, lay tile, patch a wall, clean rain gutters, install weather stripping and more. Visit howtobuildit.org for all your homeowner needs.
My brother has officially been in his new home for a week now! And while we are still fully occupied with remodeling areas of his house, it’s been so fun to see what we have tackled so far come together. However, just the other day we realized that he doesn’t have enough cabinet space for … Read more
Looking for a relatively easy way to dress up any room of your home? Install wainscoting! If done by yourself, a super simple addition like woodwork can be done at a fraction of the cost and for way less time if done with the help of someone! Use one of the ideas that I’ve outlined … Read more
I’ve recently become downright obsessed with craftsman-style homes. It could be because my younger brother is moving into one, or it could be because they are just simply gorgeous. While he loves his new home, he’s a little less in love with its paint color. So, to help him fall a little more in love … Read more
I’m gazing into my crystal ball…I’m gazing into my crystal ball…and I see new paint colors in my home for 2019! I haven’t painted my living room in a few years, and I’m eager to make a drastic change to my space, I just don’t know what to do yet! I want something hip, something … Read more
When we first moved into our home, our basement was our least favorite area of the house. Though it was fully finished, it just felt too cold and foreboding down there to hang out. After a few years of avoiding our basement, my husband and I decided to overhaul the whole thing and make it … Read more
I’m not going to lie. There have been several points in our lives where my husband and I have considered selling everything and going to live in a tiny cabin instead. While we’ve never actually done so, we hope to make it happen sometime in retirement. However, what’s more surprising to me is that my … Read more
