Spring is on its way in, and it's time to dress up those flower pots. Why settle for plain flower pots when you can dress up your flower pots? A few DIY bloggers have created awesome DIY decorated flower pots, and I wanted to tell you about them, to inspire you to do your own DIY project. These are... Read More »

Have you experienced this? You find a table at the thrift store that looks perfect for rehabbing, except there is this one little problem...it's covered in veneer. You don't like stripping veneer off of furniture because it involves lots of fumes, and heat, and masks, and all kinds of nasty stuff.... Read More »

When you think of robust tomatoes, you probably think about nice healthy soil, maybe trellises or stakes, and maybe, I don't know, hardy heirloom seeds. What probably does not come to mind right away is a garbage... Read More »

There are so many uses for jars. I actually buy food and beverages for the jars that they come packaged in. Like, I'll buy a glass bottle of apple juice instead of a plastic bottle of apple juice just so that I can have the glass bottle. And wine bottles? Forget it! You can never have too many. Don't... Read More »

Yikes! A backed up sewer line is one of the worst nightmares of homeowners. How do you know if your sewer line might be backing up, and it's not just a routine plumbing problem you are facing? A Seattle plumber posted... Read More »

This thing happens in the DIY blog-o-sphere. A plumbing expert gets up on YouTube and gives a tutorial of how to clean out the sediment from your water heater. You've read a bunch of articles online, on websites that even look reputable(!),... Read More »

ABC7 News in Chicago reported that potholes are becoming an increasingly big problem in the Windy City. It looks like Chicago... Read More »

The Arizona Republic reminded locals to have a Phoenix air conditioning expert check... Read More »

Green cleaning is so popular. Every blogger is posting their "totally ah-may-zinggg" homemade cleaner recipe that involves three magical ingredients, such as castile soap, vinegar and baking soda. All of this all sounds awesome, until you actually try the recipe yourself. Then you wonder what that... Read More »

If you are looking for tips for how to remodel your bathroom, especially on a budget, we've collected our best bathroom remodeling tips and put them in one place for you. Our tips are from DIY-ers, remodeling contractors, interior designers,... Read More »

Today's tip comes from Saint. Louis contractor Hamtil Construction LLC... Read More »

According to Austin roofer Holden Roofing, these are the signs of wind damage to a roof that you should look for: Missing shingles and lifted shingles... Read More »

Washington Electric, a Seattle electrical contractor who installs solar panels, offers consumers who are considering... Read More »

According to Charlotte, NC plumber Charlotte Mechanical, there are several daily or weekly tasks that you can do to prevent clogged drains.... Read More »

These days it seems like you need to be making your own charcuterie and canning your own home-grown vegetables to even be somebody. For people who are busy (especially women who are balancing careers with kids), or who have long commutes, or who have no money for craft supplies (upcycling garbage... Read More »

If you haven't jumped on the cleaning-with-vinegar bandwagon, what are you waiting for? You can clean so many surfaces in your house with this edible, non-toxic ingredient. In addition to being an effective cleanser, plain old white vinegar is cheap. Big box stores and club stores often offer deep... Read More »

Easter eggs used to involve food coloring and vinegar, and that was about it. If you were fancy, you blew the egg white and yolk out of the egg through pin holes. If you were extra fancy, you made wax resist patterns on the eggs. Never mind Faberge eggs; I'm talking about the Easter eggs that regular... Read More »

Hardwood flooring is an investment that can last a lifetime. However, it needs tender loving care. You can preserve the integrity of both your floor's finish and the floor itself by cleaning it properly. Many people opt to ... Read More »

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Spring is on its way. If you want to get a head start on the season, and push away winter's doldrums, then these five projects have your name on them. Plants will blossom, leaves will bud, warm days will bring that sweet smell of fresh air and grass back. Streams will fill up with water, and the sounds... Read More »

First, how gross is the couch in question? Has it been sitting outside, getting rained on and moldy? Have the filling/cushions rotted out or disintegrated? If we're talking about a couch that it is gross because it is moldy and rotten, or because Heaven forbid it has ... Read More »