Have you been wanting to add shelving to your decor so you could arrange items in an attractive design? Do you have books and objects stacked around your house, waiting for a more permanent home? Building your own shelves is an excellent idea to save money and maximize your home storage and display space. Wood, in particular, is…
If you are a handyman (or handywoman), chances are you can’t resist adding new tools to your chest.Without proper organization, your tool chest can quickly become a jumbled mess of piled-up drawers where you find yourself frantically seeking the right tool in the middle of a project.Recognize yourself? Do you often struggle to find something…
This guide contains 15 awesome hints and tips to help improve your DIY skills. We’ll cover DIY in your house and garden.We’re all spending a lot more time at home right now which can be a blessing and a curse. Many of us have taken to DIY to alleviate boredom and brighten up the house….
Imagine this scenario: As you’re working on a project, just as you prepare to remove a screw, you discover that its head is so damaged that no screw bit can get a proper grip. While your screwdriver or drill spins in vain, the stubborn screw seems lodged in its place forever. We’ve all been there. At some…
If you live in a wood-frame home, at some point, you will need to find a wall stud to hang a heavy picture frame, affix a TV, or to mount some wooden shelves. However, randomly driving nails or screws into a wall, hoping to get lucky, probably isn’t the kind of strategy you want to use….
You know those kitchen cabinets or that retro piece of furniture has great potential somewhere under those multiple layers of paint. If only you could find a way to uncover the true beauty of the wood surface that lays beneath a layer of nasty-looking paint?Well keep reading, and we’ll tell you everything you need to…
When your concrete slab begins sinking or dipping inward on one side, an improper installation process or poor foundational support may have caused the problem. Whether your contractor failed to compact the fill dirt correctly or environmental changes resulted in eroding soil, your sidewalk or driveway can’t maintain its flat, level surface. Luckily, most homeowners can repair…
Here’s a fact about woodworking: All glues are not the same. The glue you use for one project won’t be the same stuff that you find in your arts and craft cabinet at home. It’s essential to have a type of wood glue that can handle any job easily and effectively. That’s why you need PVA…
If you’re like most of us, you’re probably running low on birthday ideas and short on time. While you want to get your friend or family member something special, it can be tricky finding the right gift ideas when the clock’s ticking. We’re here to help you find the best DIY gifts, no matter your budget…