Having Your House Appraised To Refinance It
Getting our house refinanced also meant getting it appraised. Yikes, the moment of truth where we start to learn if our improvements have p…
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.
A Tutorial For Painting A Garage Door
We painted our garage doors in an afternoon for nearly no money. Here’s how we pulled of our garage makeover in a snap with some good old e…
Refinished Hardwood Floors
Here it is. The big reveal. We’re finally sharing the dirty details about the major remodeling project that whipped though our home for the…
The Difference That Painting Your Cabinets Can Make
Refinishing your kitchen cabinets is a science people. It’s simple and easy and anyone can do it. And now that we’ve broken down the step b…
Testing & Mitigating Radon To Keep Your House Safe
Do you have cancer-causing, radioactive gas leaking into your home? Learn from our harrowing experience with radon here. It just might save…
5 Annoying House Issues & How We Solved Them
We’re giving you a behind the scenes look at all the design flaws in our home (everybody’s got ’em) and showing you how we conquered even t…
How To Get Free Landscaping Help From Craigslist
Remember when we tricked strangers into doing our yard work thanks to Craigslist? Of course you don’t. Read this post for the full story.
How To DIY A Slate Path To Your Front Door
We’re finally ready to reveal our finished front walkway, so take a walk down memory lane with us and enjoy our exciting end result.
How To Install A Programmable Thermostat
See how simply replacing your thermostat can help you go green, save green and fool people into thinking you’ve snagged a fancy new heating…
How To Paint A Concrete Floor
Check out this easy five step process to paint any floor with ease. Honestly, it’s no sweat.
Removing Our Linen Closet Door For A More Open Look
Check out an easy way to transform your bathroom closet by removing the door and creating an open storage nook with functionality and style…
How To Update Your Front Door Hardware
We installed a new oil rubbed bronze doorknob, deadbolt, and door knocker to spiff up our front door and boost curb appeal.