Day beds are versatile pieces of furniture that don’t have to be confined to a bedroom. Place a twin-sized one in a den for both comfy lounge seating and a spare bed for guests. Here’s how to build one yourself. Why is it called a day bed? Because it can be made in a day! … Read more
If you want to add a wider casing around a door, you’ll need to remove a portion of your baseboard trim to accommodate it. Your first thought might be that you need to pry off the whole baseboard and cut it to size with a circular saw in your shop. However, you don’t have to … Read more
Staining is a simple way to give new life to an old piece of wood. Wood stains create vibrant colors that enhance the natural beauty of woods. However, it’s a job that requires often requires a lot of guesswork. How will the stain react to your project? Will the color work with the rest of … Read more
In this week’s radio show, some good news on the home improvement horizon, plus some tips for painting and how to fix a bowed stud. Home Improvement News Lumber prices are falling after months of price increases. (elenaleonova, Getty Images Signature) Good news on the home improvement front! Lumber prices are starting to fall. At … Read more
You don’t need to use a ton of chemicals to get rid of peeling concrete paint. (Katherine Jones) Katherine Jones, in Cherokee Village, Ark., wants to know the best way to remove paint from the concrete on her 60-foot-long front porch. She doesn’t want to use a harsh chemical stripper that could kill the shrubs … Read more
The Ryobi 40 Volt HP Whisper Walk is easy to push and less noisey than gas mowers. (Image via The Home Depot) Don’t delay mowing your lawn for fear of waking the neighbors. Buy a quiet electric push mower like the Ryobi 40 Volt HP Whisper Walk and get the job done early! This page … Read more
Need ideas to turn your boring bathroom into a spa? These simple changes can transform any bathroom from a routine stop to a serene sanctuary! If you can, allow just natural light in your bathroom. (Poravute, Getty Images) 1. Get the Right Lighting Our first spa bathroom idea is one of the easiest, adds ambiance … Read more
A quick pressure wash will make your fence look brand new. (RoschetzkkylstockPhoto, Getty Images Pro) Home maintenance is a year-round event, but some tasks just make more sense to do in the summer. Our 4 Seasons of Homeownership Summer Checklist, which divides must-do tasks by the time of year, is a great way to stay … Read more
It’s important to get the best insurance possible with 100% coverage. (DepositPhotos) Just as there are different home styles, insurers offer a menu of different policies. For the majority of single-family homeowners, the most appropriate policy is the HO-3, sometimes called the Special Form. It insures all major perils, except flood, earthquake, war, and nuclear … Read more
Tree branches can fall on your roof during a storm, and when that happens, it’s important to take fast action to prevent more damage. (DepositPhotos) In recent years, the number of homes that actually have put together a basic “survival kit” of some sort – with water, food, candles, extra batteries, etc. – has soared. … Read more