Whether you are Sarah Palin trying to block out Joe McGinnis or just want a small space of your own in the backyard, a nice fence can be a great addition. It can also be a very easy thing to mess up and, if done wrong, it can actually make your home look worse. There ...
Teardrop trailers have been around since the 1920’s. At times, they were manufactured for sale, but mostly they were home built. Free plans could be found in magazines such as Popular Mechanics and Scientific American. Today, most teardrops are still home built. This means they are a lot like snowflakes- no two are exactly alike. ...
As a house grows older, it needs more attention. Older homes constantly need upkeep and maintenance. If your home is more than 10 years old, it’s probably in need of weatherproof maintenance. Caulk and other weatherproofing materials need replacing after at least 10 years or sooner if they are exposed to direct sunlight or harsh ...
If you’re tired of replacing foam seals around your doors each year, learn how to weatherproof doors permanently with external instead in-frame seals. You’ll need a door strip to weatherproof the bottom of your door, and a strip of profiled wood molding that comes with a white vinyl clad foam seal, to seal the side ...
With cooler weather on the horizon, it’s time to prepare your home for the inevitable. Namely, bitter winds, freezing temperatures and home heating bills that will make you want to cry. A big part of that cold weather preparation will undoubtedly focus on repairing and installing your home’s weatherproofing. At least that is always the ...
When I was a child we lived in an old turn of the century house that was not very energy efficient. I can still remember every year as summer drew to a close my dad would get out the rolls of plastic or vis-queen in preparation for weatherproofing the windows. He would cut small strips ...
Dutch Boy paint has always had a good reputation as being a top-quality paint. Their no-mess formula and easy to apply mixtures make using the paint a real joy. Dutch Boy paints also provide a great value to consumers because their one-coat formulas are durable and withstand even the harshest cleaning. To top it off, ...
Slate is such a beautiful natural stone to use. It is so versatile while retaining it’s natural beauty. Slate holds up well on floors, walls, and fireplaces, and installing slate outdoors only enhances it’s beauty. When installing slate that has a chance of getting wet, like in a shower or outside, it is important to ...
I have a beautiful leather jacket that a friend gave me this year. I had it cleaned, purchased conditioners for it and keep it in my closet. In Texas, there are certain times of the year a jacket is useful. My jacket is soft black leather. It has a padded red lining that will keep ...
Traditional plant pots are practical – but if you are anything like me, you probably like to add a little creativity to your yard and garden. One way to do that is to use discarded boots or shoes as planters. You can, of course, use them exactly as they are by filling them with soil ...
