Alright, so you have committed yourself to reinvigorating your kitchen cabinets with a makeover. And you know you are going to tackle this project with paint, and possibly some new cabinet pulls. But do you know how to go about the painting part properly? Well here is how. Start by removing the handles. Next, unless [ Read More ]
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As you all know, I am pretty much addicted to home improvement projects, and seek info and knowledge on the topic high and low. And while you might think with all that I have previously shared that there is no topic that I have not familiarised myself with that has to do with decorating, or [ Read More ]
One of the most common do it yourself home improvement projects is creating more storage in a home. Whether it be the simple task of adding hanging rods to a pre-existing wardrobe, or actually building a closet, it commandeers valuable time. That amount of time could be better used on a project that actually requires [ Read More ]
Some people are lucky enough to have someone else to wash their windows, and others just avoid cleaning their windows. However, the chore is not as menacing as it has been made out to be, and it can make a huge difference in the appearance of your home. All you need are the right materials [ Read More ]
During the holiday season you are bound to encounter a bowl, dish, pot or pan with something really baked on to it. The first thing to do is of course try and soak those remnants off, but when that along with some warm soapy water does not do the trick have a backup plan in [ Read More ]
Not only are high electricity bills a bummer, but we are all eager to be more energy efficient for the sake of the environment. Luckily, it is truly a simple task to install your own dimmer switches, and this can help you make a real change in the energy you conserve if you do not [ Read More ]
While there are those of us who are old pros in the garden, there are also those that are newbies and have some valid questions that often go unasked. In some way I guess we all think we should have an innate ability to spot weeds, thus making it a tad embarrassing to ask what [ Read More ]