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PRACTICAL TIPS FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT DIY-ERS AND CRAFT ENTHUSIASTS

How to Tile Your Own Countertops

How to Tile Your Own Countertops

Tile is not only great on floors, it’s beautiful on countertops too! Ceramic or stone, standard or custom style. If you want this look in your kitchen or bathroom and have some free time this weekend, here is a basic look at what it takes to install your own tile countertops.     Strip your … Read more

How to Remove Baseboard Without Damage

  Need to remove your baseboards for a new paint job or re-carpeting but are afraid to damage them? Never fear! Follow this simple, safe process for removing your baseboards with ease and peace of mind.     1. Cut off any excess caulk on the top edge and corners of the baseboards using a … Read more

How to Make Your Own Cozy Outdoor Movie Theater

How to Make Your Own Cozy Outdoor Movie Theater

Do you love the idea of open-air movie watching but don’t want to spend a fortune on an expensive theater kit? You can save a lot by finding and building the components yourself. Here are the basics: First, find yourself a video source—could be a laptop, a portable DVD player, or a home DVD player. … Read more

How to Install a Bathroom Sun Tunnel

  All of the bathrooms in our home are dark and need more light, and for good reason—they are typically smaller rooms where people want their privacy. But still, wouldn’t it be nice to have some natural light in the bathroom? A sun tunnel basically funnels natural light from the roof into your bathroom through … Read more

15 Fabulous Floating Shelf Projects and Designs

15 Fabulous Floating Shelf Projects and Designs

I love floating shelves!  They are modern, and strong despite the hidden supports.They can add an effortless look to your decor and can be pretty inexpensive to do yourself. Here are some of our favorites! I love this look from Decoholic! Using the dark shelves with natural wood elements is super trendy right now and I am … Read more

10 Tips for Cleaning Vinyl Siding

We’re all so busy keeping the interior of our homes clean it’s easy to forget about the outside. It’s time to give your vinyl siding some TLC! Here are some tips on how to get your home looking shiny clean:     For easier jobs, you can simply use a soft cloth or long-handled soft … Read more