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 […]
DIY Concrete Countertop How-To Video
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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 […]
Walk In Closet Dimensions – How Small is Too Small?
Designing a walk in closet with very limited space can be a tough design challenge. Make the closet too small and you will forever be aggravated that you can’t move enough in the closet to actually see the clothes! Make it too big and you end up wasting space elsewhere or even “breaking” an entire design because something […]
10 White Countertops You Can Make Yourself {If You Really Want To}
White countertops have been on the hot list for awhile now, especially in the realm of high-end kitchens. People are mad-loving on carrara marble, white(ish) granite choices, and the white flavors of manufactured quartz counters such as Silestone, Caesarstone, and Cambria. White counters make kitchens look brighter, cleaner, and more open so it’s no surprise […]
24 Inspiring Outdoor Fireplaces & Fire Pits
Don’t you just love the feel of a glowing fire as flames lick the air and project that special glow on everything around? Isn’t even better when that fire is outside, warming an inspiring outdoor living space and taming the winter chill in the air? Here are a few beautiful outdoor living spaces that use […]
18 Inspiring Tiny Houses
I’m a giant fan of tiny houses! Of course that might change if I ever lived in one but, then again, it might not. I already live in 1000 square feet of space after downsizing from about three times that much. Another 2/3 reduction would put me right in line for some of these tiny […]
20 Small Space Storage Ideas
Here’s one thing I know for sure… no matter how big your house is, you need more storage! People have an uncanny knack for filling whatever space they have available. If you do live in a small house (mine is a little cottage by the water at a cozy 1000 square feet) you really need […]
Baseboards, and Shoe Moldings, and Quarter Rounds – Oh My!
Hey Crew! Let’s talk some more about trim! Today is the second post in this series which aims to dig deep into the ins, outs, ups, and downs of all sorts of interior trim. We’ll start at the ground level and focus on baseboards today. Take a look at a couple of pictures that show […]
