Have you ever wanted to pour a large concrete slab on your property but felt like the only way was to hire a contractor or bring in extra help? For most DIYers the idea of pouring concrete is firmly in the realm of “hire a pro”, especially if we’re talking about something more than a […]
RO-DIY – The 3 Best Return on Investment DIY Projects
What’s in your toolbelt? Like the well known credit card slogan, my question is all about money. What skills are you packing? What’s your plan for adding to your DIY arsenal? One thing is absolute: DIY Skills are money in the bank. For years I refused to work on my newer cars. I’d work on […]
How to Create a Renovation Calendar Using Trello
I’ve got an article at RealEstate.com that talks all about the benefits of using a renovation calendar to plan your remodeling work. It really can work wonders for your home improvement life. It helps you think your work through and provides a roadmap for your year. A calendar can relieve the mental pressure that is […]
DIY Concrete Countertop How-To Video
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Making a Simple Concrete Countertop – Project Report
This is exciting! Yesterday I finished my third concrete project of the month. A custom counter for my office made with Sakrete 5000 Plus High Strength Concrete Mix has removed the proverbial blinders and opened my eyes to a new world of opportunities in concrete. Read on to see how! Simple Elegant Concrete Counter When […]
Fiber Mesh Bag Mix Concrete Driveway Repair
Here’s what we did today… We did a patch in a driveway using fiber mesh bag mix concrete. The particular product we used was Crack Resistant Concrete from Sakrete. The “crack resistant” part refers to the fact that this mix includes a fiber in the mix, which creates a stronger more reinforced concrete when cured. […]
Adding a Shower Anywhere You Want!
Sometimes people think I’m a little bit crazy. It’s usually because I seem to be seeing things that aren’t there. I’ll see two-story houses when everyone else sees just one story. I’ll see an outdoor kitchen where most people see a forlorn and forgotten flowerbed. Or maybe I’ll see a huge window with a pool […]
DIY Drywall Texture With Professional Results – Homax® Pro-Grade™ Spray Texture
I recently completed a quick and easy bathroom remodeling project. I can’t overstate how glad I am that we stopped procrastinating and took action. You can read all about the whole project here: From Ugly to Awesome in No Time Flat But this little post and video has one much more focused purpose: I want […]
Bathroom Remodel: Ugly to Awesome in No Time Flat!
Here’s a question for you… consider it an honesty check-up… Do you now have, or have you ever had, a room in your house that you literally could not stand the look or feel of yet you did not fix it? You procrastinated instead. If you said yes then you’re on my team because I […]
High End Furniture Look on a DIY Budget
Getting a beautiful new piece of furniture for your home is a wonderful feeling isn’t it? It had been quite awhile since I’d felt it… I forgot how exhilarating it is! Thanks to Sauder Woodworking I recently enjoyed the experience with a beautiful new entertainment credenza to replace the cute but too small little hutch […]
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