The Curbly House 2017 Being a homeowner is a big responsibility, and while there’s plenty to take care of inside you home, don’t forget about the outside, either. If you’ve ever looked into the cost of hiring a professional landscaper, you know they’re not cheap. Fortunately, there are a slew of inexpensive and affordable DIY landscaping ideas at … Read more
Blooming flowers and fresh rain can only mean one thing: spring has definitely sprung! That means summer will be here before you know it. If getting your backyard in order is on your to-do list but you’re having trouble getting started – don’t fret! You don’t need a total landscaping overhaul for your yard to feel refreshed and inviting. Sometimes it’s … Read more
Photo: Backyard Boss Growing herbs is an easy way to get into gardening, and there are plenty of ways to make an herb garden even if you’re short on space. So to get you inspired, today we’re sharing 22 of our favorite creative herb garden ideas – both indoors and out. Click through to check ’em … Read more
Eric Hollenbeck never saw himself leading a television series. A master craftsman, Hollenbeck was content to continue working at Blue Ox Millworks, his woodworking company in Northern California, but a call about a potential TV spot changed everything. Hollenbeck was originally only supposed to appear in one episode of a Discovery show, but when that … Read more
There are a couple rules-of-thumb when it comes to successfully keeping your home clean. One of those rules is that you should always keep your cleaning supplies in one place, and you should always put them back when you’re done using them. A cleaning caddy meets both those criteria, and – bonus – makes carrying household cleaners from … Read more
Since I live in a relatively small apartment, I look for space everywhere I can. In my home, there there are few nooks or crannies left unfilled! One of the few spaces left unfilled after two years in this unit was under my bed, and since my shoe collection was getting a little crowded (no shame!), I decided … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Since the start of the age of working from home, I have put off turning any part of my apartment into a home office. First of all, I simply do not have the room. Second, if I did … 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
(Image credit: Charles Dundas-Shaw) Floating shelves don’t take up any floor space and fit practically anywhere. What’s not to love? And no matter how big or small your home, there’s always a spot that could benefit from a little bit of added storage and décor. Below, some ways to DIY floating shelves for every skill … Read more