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DIY: Baseboard Installation Tips
Baseboard installation can be fast and easy when you know a few simple tricks! ◊♦◊ Check out the video, he has some good tips. Even if you don’t find it helpful, he is extremely amusing! Try a shim...
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DIY #EpicFail—Because You Could Use a Laugh Today
This is why we have a #DIY section—so you won’t do any of this at home! — It’s Tuesday, it’s Election Day, and things have gotten waaaaay too serious in this section lately. So we decided it was time...
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DIY: Fireplace – Is Yours Ready for Winter?
It’s easy to agree that the warmth and beauty of a real wood fire is one of the greatest enjoyments of cold weather. — Here are a couple of interesting facts about fireplaces. One that I was aware...
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DIY: Winterizing Flower Pots
Container gardens and potted flowers are great during the warm months, but what do you do when winter arrives? — Here comes the cold weather again, except for those that choose the temperate zones....
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DIY: Get the Most From Your Wi-Fi!
Dead spots, slow or limited connectivity is extremely frustrating when dealing with Wi-Fi! But what can you do to eliminate these issues? — There are several things you can try that may increase you...
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DIY: 5 Tips for Winterizing Your Car
Here comes the snow and cold – again! Are you ready? Is your vehicle ready? — Everybody loves this time of year – right? The snow, the freezing rain, waiting for your car to warm up before you head to...
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DIY: Are You Smarter Than Your Smartphone?
10 things you might not know your smartphone can do. — You already know your smartphone can help you kick your own butt by monitoring your exercise and diet habits, keep you on time with reminders and...
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DIY: Wrapping Gifts Made Easy (Kind of)
It’s the thought that counts, but presentation comes in a close second! — For me, the shopping is easier than wrapping the boxes. Which isn’t to say shopping is easy, it’s more to say that those gift...
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DIY: Is Upgrading Your Computer Really Child’s Play?
If you’re thinking about a new computer because you’re afraid to attempt an upgrade, here’s a few tips, and a video that proves a 5 year-old can do it! — If you have been pondering new versus...
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3 Tech DIY Gifts You Should Give Yourself BEFORE Christmas
No more chilly Christmas mornings, waiting for coffee to brew and peeking through the wreath to see who’s ringing the doorbell. — Imagine Christmas morning. Visions of sugarplums have given way to the...
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DIY: The Wave of the Future – Now?
Raise your hand if this sounds familiar – I had to replace my (fill in with that item now in the landfill) because I couldn’t find a replacement part! — One thing I can guarantee about DIY projects –...
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DIY: Say Goodbye to Tangled Xmas Lights and 2014
Does this look familiar? A tangled mess of lights stuffed in a bag or box. There is an easy solution. — The solution is really quite simple! Gather up some large cardboard boxes ( I’m assuming you...
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DIY: 12 Months of Essential Home Maintenance
Seriously, this is the year I’m going to get a handle on home maintenance. — Okay, the picture is a slight exaggeration. I hope! Unfortunately this is what it may feel like to some of us who aren’t...
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DIY: Two Tips For Floor Installations
If you are thinking about installing a new floor, consider these two tips for long-lasting success! — If you are considering a new hard-floor installation, and wonder how the pros make it look so...
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DIY: You’ve Got Mold!
Every house/apartment has mold. The question is – At what point should you be concerned. — As a residential contractor I have been asked this question more than a few times. While there is no “one...
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DIY: I’m Not Your “Ordinary” Stepping Stone
You can add custom features to your yard, flower beds, or garden easier than you thought! — Spring is right around the corner – I hope! Time for some outdoor inspiration? A friend took a class on...
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DIY: Easy and Attractive Tile Floor
Great tool for diagonal tile floors! But what is wrong with this picture? — If you have ever installed a diagonal tile floor, you know the challenge of getting perfect cuts. We won’t talk about how...
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DIY: Wallpaper Removal
Short of selling or burning your house down, the best (?) way to remove wallpaper. — Normally this subject, which makes me cringe, is one I would leave alone. But, due to a request from a friend, I...
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DIY: Stained Concrete – The Ultimate Hard Floor!
Want a new look for a patio, sidewalk, or basement floor? Consider staining your existing concrete. — You have probably seen stained concrete floors in restaurants, grocery stores, and other...
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DIY: Custom Made Mirror Frame
You could spend hours searching for the right size and style, or you can make your own! — I have been asked many times – what is the best way to make your own mirror frame? I could spend a lot of...
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