When in optimal condition, hardwood floors provide a rich beauty that can’t be found in carpeting, vinyl, or any other type of floor surface. After years of wear, however, they can take on a dull, lackluster appearance that some homeowners find a bit boring. Instead of refinishing and/or restaining, consider learning how to paint a ...
Recently, I embarked on a small DIY project that cost only about $50 and greatly increased the attractiveness of my kitchen. Above the stovetop, a white painted wall was the victim of splattered grease, spaghetti sauce, and steam from constant cooking. The options were to repaint the wall again and again, or put up a ...
French doors are simply pairs of stile and rail doors featuring a large glass panel, or many smaller panels of glass. Installing French doors in your home is relatively easy, and can be a worthwhile DIY home improvement project that will greatly improve the appearance of your home. French doors can make your home feel ...
Installing a soap dispenser is an easy DIY home improvement project that will gives you more space to do dishes, and add a touch of convenience. The project itself takes a very short amount of time, and is relatively inexpensive, but makes the sink area appear a lot nicer. This article will look at step-by-step ...
Electrical boxes are an essential component of almost every project involving electricity. The National Electrical code specifies that all splices and connections between wires must occur in a box that passes the code requirements, making it particularly important that you know which one is right for the job. Most do it yourself homeowners will replace ...
Easy Home Improvement Ideas for the Bathroom The bathroom is one of the most popular rooms in the house, when was the last time you showed it some love? There are some easy and inexpensive small home improvement projects that anyone can do, to improve the look and the functionality of their bathroom. The best ...
When you prepare wood surfaces correctly with the right primer choices and other pre-painting steps, you start your painting project on the right foot. Whether you’re working with unfinished wood, painted wood, or varnished wood, each surface requires its own special preparation before you can paint successfully. The right primer and the right cleaning regimen ...
Gray and brown mounds filled my lawn in Wilmington each year when the weather was warm, creating an ugly sight around my home. Even in Florida I have them in my gardens and around the driveways. Inside those mounds were millions of little tiny fire ants. They’d have their long trails going all across my ...
DIY home improvement projects can save a bundle of money. There are no labor costs involved in DIY projects. Home improvement can be as simple as a fresh coat of paint. Here are some popular home improvement projects that will up the value of your home quickly. Interior painting is a project that can be ...