How To Paint & Stencil A Concrete Floor
We’re back to share phase three of our sunroom mini makeover (see phase one here and phase two here). And this week’s update is all about a…
Home Improvement Ideas and Projects
A bunch of in depth tutorials and step by step instructions for completing home improvement projects, keeping up with home maintenance, transforming a fixer-upper, and doing things like unclogging a drain or building a deck.
How To Hang Curtain Rods In A Corner
We’re back to share phase two of our big sunroom makeover with you guys. After painting the dark daybed white and bringing in our old guest…
What DIY Tools Do You Use Most? Any Favorites?
Q: Hello the studio. As I read about all the projects you tackle around your house, I find myself wondering whether you have a gigantic too…
How To Seal Grout
Experts recommend thoroughly sealing your grout after any new tile work is done, but even those who have sealed it (or have had it done pro…
12 Ways To Protect Your Home And Make It Safer
What’s the use of DIYing yourself silly and upgrading every inch of your house if you’re not going to protect it from bad guys and natural …
Cleaning An Oil-Clogged Air Filter In Our Lawn Mower
Our lawn was making me feel like a terrible neighbor last week. Sure, I had good reason (i.e. the ol’ newborn excuse) but surely the people…
How To Sand Down A Door So It Stops Sticking
Ever been trapped in the bathroom? We were. All the time. Every spring and summer, thanks to a bit of increased humidity, our full bathroom…
How To Build DIY Floating Shelves With Ana White
We could not be more thrilled to introduce Ana from Ana-White.com who’s swinging by with an amazing build-it-yourself project for anyone wh…
How To Make Wall Shelves For Books In The Nursery
To finish off a wall in our nursery, I braved a little carprentry project: building floating shelves from scratch. Check out this post to s…
3 Tricks For Keeping Your DIY Momentum Up
Q: Dear John (no it’s not a Dear John letter) and the studio. I’m begging you (on bare knees in front of laptop now) to write a post that t…
How To Replace A Kitchen Faucet
Ever wondered how to upgrade or replace your kitchen faucet? Here’s a look at how we installed a new Delta faucet with an extra special “ha…
Some Bathroom Renovation Issues
You already knew that our bathroom project had some unforeseen challenges. Well, here are five little ones that we didn’t cover before, but…