If your outdoor space needs a countertop, look no further than concrete mix to make one that’s stylish and will stand the test of time. Concrete is durable and easy to clean, which makes it the perfect building material for a countertop, especially one that you will use outdoors. So, whether you need a prep … Read more
Who doesn’t love to be outside? Unfortunately, however, pesky mosquitos can make you retreat indoors. Luckily, Thermacell has a new product so you can enjoy the outdoors more. When trying to keep mosquitos away, most of us resort to bug spray or even scented outdoor candles made to drive bugs away. However, you may find … Read more
Who doesn’t love to be outside? Unfortunately, however, sometimes those pesky mosquitos can make you retreat indoors. Luckily, Thermacell has a new product so you can enjoy the outdoors more! When trying to keep mosquitos away, most of us resort to bug spray or even those scented outdoor candles made to drive bugs away. However, … Read more
Who doesn’t love to be outside? Unfortunately, however, sometimes those pesky mosquitos can make you retreat indoors. Luckily, Thermacell has a new product so you can enjoy the outdoors more! When trying to keep mosquitos away, most of us resort to bug spray or even those scented outdoor candles made to drive bugs away. However, … Read more
Video Playback Not Supported Are you planning to have a large gathering at your home but need more trash cans? Easily make a makeshift trash can out of a laundry hamper! To do this, get a collapsable laundry hamper — in this case, I used one that’s about 18 inches wide and 30 inches tall. … Read more
Video Playback Not Supported Are you planning to have a large gathering at your home but need more trash cans? Easily make a makeshift trash can out of a laundry hamper! To do this, get a collapsable laundry hamper — in this case, I used one that’s about 18 inches wide and 30 inches tall. … Read more
Smart thermostats have been around for a while now. In fact, Google Nest was actually one of the first companies to introduce the technology — now they have a new product. By now, most of us know the value of a smart thermostat, even if we don’t have one yet. They can save energy by … Read more
There’s a quick and easy way to find the center of a board — and you don’t need your tape measure or to work complicated math problems. Just make a self-centering jig! To do this, drill three holes into a short length of 1-by-2. On each end of the 1-by-2, drill a 3/8-inch-diameter hole, and … Read more
No deck, fence or mailbox would last very long without a strong foundation, and that starts with setting the posts in concrete. Posts, which support the rest of a structure, must be perfectly plumb (that is, vertical), sturdy and securely anchored. Unfortunately, since posts go in before everything else, they can hold up progress. So, … Read more
You can easily update your kitchen cabinets by painting them. However, a good paint job depends on a great prep job. Prepare the surface properly so the paint will adhere and not peel or chip over time. While you can paint cabinets with a brush, a sprayer is faster and leaves a smoother surface. Sanding … Read more