Ladies Can Enjoy DIY Too

By Timothy Capper
The truth is out; you do not need a man for a DIY project. It does make it easier if you don't have the time or inclination, but if you are so inclined to get the job done yourself, then this article should stand you in good stead for your DIY projects.
Have the Right Tools
An essential part of any DIY endeavour is having the right set of tools. These include ...

DIY Chimney Cleaning: How to Have A Soot-Free Chimney Inexpensively

DIY Chimney Cleaning: How to Have A Soot-Free Chimney Inexpensively
By Faisal Barus
During years of usage, a chimney will accumulate remains such as soot and creosote, not to mention bird nests, leaves, and other debris buildup. Cleaning your chimney does not only make your chimney shine as new. Most importantly, chimney cleaning also prevents dangerous chimney problems such as a chimney fire and smoke leakage into your house. Creosote, the thick, black tar-like matter is very hard to clean. If this substance buildup catches fire, it will create ...

How to Build Your Own Deck - Tips From a Pro

By Joseph B Wood
This article, "How to Build Your Own Deck", is for the homeowner or handyman who needs help building a wood deck. As a professional contractor, I have built dozens of decks over the past 30 years, so I know all the "tricks of the trade" which I'll be sharing with you in the following article. After reading it, you will know a little more about how to build your own deck.
The first and most important step when building your own deck is to...

How To Paint Wooden Shutters

By Jamie Simpson
Interior designers seek wooden shutters because they can give any home a very classic look. If you have wooden shutters in your home and you're ready to give them a facelift, you can paint them. Painting is not a very difficult task, but you must get the colour scheme correct if you want it to match other features of your home. The typical homeowner will need to paint them about every five to six years. If you ...

How To Paint And Decorate The Nursery Room

By Eoin Cullen
Painting and decorating the nursery room can naturally make you suddenly feel creative and adventurous. Although there are simple ways to decorate your baby's room, you might want to deviate from the usual shades of pink and blue, and try out other colours or themes. You might even want to create your own designs and make your own...

Plumbing - Hints and Tips

Plumbing - Hints and Tips
By Mark J Gregory
Plumbing can be an easy do-it-yourself job, but it can also be a difficult task if you don't know your way around the pipes in your house. The first problem most people face is slow draining sinks, caused by a sludge build up in the pipes. Of course there is no real chemical or plunging cure for this. This will require you on your knees, under the sink opening up the pipe work.
Remember to first...

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Simple But Great Home Bar Ideas

By Stan Schubridge
A bar has always been good enough for me. But, I have heard some people complain that there's something missing or that they would like to do just a little more decorating. Well if they focused on what the home bar is actually for, they might forget all those complaints. Nevertheless, I have some ideas that ...

How To Build A Wood Shed Fast

By Nathan Lush
If you wish to build a woodshed as your outdoor storage then here are some tips for you.
When it comes to outdoor storage a storage shed made out of wood is the ideal solution in most cases; it's a fast solution that can hold for years to come and I believe it's also the most flexible solution for you out there.
After reading this article you will know exactly why woodshed will be your best solution and where you can get the best shed plans that will help you ...

Tips For Easily Removing Wallpaper

By Kenneth D Rader
Stripping off that old wallpaper
Or, "Why did I ever put that up?"
Most homes built in the 80's and 90's have wallpaper in them somewhere. I know, because I installed a lot of it in Northwest Arkansas during those years. But, like the hairdos of the 60's, we are ready to put that behind us. So, how do you remove wallpaper?
To start with, be assured that what went up can come down. Some of it is...

Maintaining Your Lawn Furniture

Author: Louisa
Lawn furniture that is in bad shape is not only ugly, it's downright dangerous! Your furniture takes a beating since it's exposed to the elements for most, if not all of the year. It can be quite easy for resin furniture to develop cracks and wood furniture to get splinters and loose slats and legs. That's why it's important to examine your furniture regularly and make repairs as needed. Even wooden furniture that has an all-weather finish is bound to wear out sometime, and even the best of resin furniture will...

DIY Fitted Wardrobes - Save Space and Add Style

By Everett Woods
Wondering what good can DIY fitted wardrobes do to your home? You will be shocked to find that, they will not only enhance your closet-space or accentuate the look of your bed room but will also make your room spacious than ever. Simply put, DIY fitted wardrobes can breathe a new life into your home.
People often visit open house ceremonies only to find that the house they have chosen or intending to buy, might perfectly fit the image of their dream house if not for the lack of 'enough number of wardrobes' in it. Thanks to DIY fitted wardrobes, such drawbacks can be overcome easily now a days by...

How To Create Your Own Couch Cushions: A Surprisingly Simple and Satisfying DIY Project

By CH James
Through the course of daily use, the couches we love to relax on take quite the beating. Over time, their cushions become much less... cushiony. At a certain point, all foam seating materials will lose their resiliency, and couches are no different. Ordering replacement cushions is a simple and easy process, as companies take old, potato-sack-looking cushions and return to you supportive, full cushions in a week or two. But for people who enjoy the challenge of a do-it-yourself project or are trying to save a few dollars, creating your own cushions is also surprisingly ...

5 Simple DIY Home Projects That Will Add Value To Your Home

By Monte Boddecker
There are some simple DIY projects that can make your home value rise. While everyone wants to get their house in the best condition, some items pay back more than others in increasing home value. In today's market, some easy DIY projects add more value than others so take a look at these when looking for a DIY project to make your home more valuable. ...

Antique Furniture Restoration

Author: Georgetown
Furniture restoration is heard in a selection of settings. If you like observing DIY shows, shows that help establish the value of antiques, like the Antique Road Show on PBS and other similar programs, you can sometime end up looking around your house and thinking you have got some furniture restoration projects you would not mind taking on yourself. Some furniture restoration projects are reasonably simple and easy. Dumping a waxy build-up on an antique table or roll top desk, for instance, is a project that might be ...

How to Build Your Own Tiki Bar

Author: Jerry Swanson
Do you dream of lazy days, sitting at a Tiki Bar sipping a Mai Tai, but just can't get away from your job? Are you ready to bring a little bit of the resort lifestyle to your backyard and build your very own Tiki Bar? Building a Tiki Bar can be a great way to turn a boring backyard into a unique and fun fixture that you and your friends can enjoy. Even if you don't have a backyard, you can...

Amaze Yourself - Design and Build Your Own Backyard Retreat

Author: Donna Altomonte
Your backyard should be a place where you can unwind, relax and escape your day-to-day worries. Hiring a professional landscape design company can be costly and is simply not an option for many people. So what do you do? If you are a relatively handy person, you do it yourself. You will be amazed at what you can accomplish using your own resources to create a beautiful backyard retreat.
Think about your yard as a functional space rather than an empty lot. Essentially, it is as an extension of your house with potentially many rooms. Visualize how you see yourself spending time in your backyard. ...

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DIY Basement Renovation

Author: Greg Escott
A basement renovation project can be undertaken by handy homeowners who don't mind a few mind puzzles and a little manual labour. Not all projects that you have around the home will need to be done by a professional, but you should be aware that you should only undertake projects in spaces where the job will look well done even if it is not...

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Diy Furniture Table - Listen to an Expert !

Author: Ben Krantzki

diy furniture table projects can range from detailed to extremely vague - how can you be sure they're worth your while? Save yourself some big headaches; before you start your activity, you need to be sure you'll have the necessary guidance and instruction. It is highly recommended to take a few moments to read this brief article and recognize that a valuable learning tool is available and how it can help you get started. ...

Wall Painting – DIY Interior Wall Painting Tips

Author: Wayne Smith
The five biggest mistakes people make painting walls!!
Painting walls tends to be easier than ceilings, they're more accessible and it's a matter of just pulling furniture away from the walls and covering the floor and your away. Even though painting walls is cleaner cut, mistakes can still be made. Here are the five biggest ones when you're painting walls ...

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How to Properly Maintain a Swimming Pool

By S Mike Lewis
Opening your pool for the season
It's finally warm out and you're ready to open the pool for the season. The first thing to do (before even touching the pool itself) would be to ready to pool deck area. Clean up any debris from the surrounding pool deck area-anything that will potentially produce debris in your pool. You must also to make sure to trim up any surrounding bushes/trees that may have grown over your pool during the off months.
Once the surrounding area is clean you can begin to ...

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DIY Installing Hardwood Floors

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Building the Outdoor Play-set / Jungle Gym of your Child’s Dreams… on a Budget!

Author: Kari Smith
As life in the suburbs has gone to bigger and better things.. from square footage to yard space… children's play sets have grown up and gone in the direction of bigger is better as well. It wasn't so long ago that if your friend down the street had a simple swing set – they were the envy of the neighborhood. Now the envy of the neighborhood child is the friend who's family has ...

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Bathtub Faucet Repair Tips and Techniques

Author: Bryan Stevens
Did you know that you can fix a leaking shower faucet and save hundreds of gallons of water in one year? Most people just think of a dripping faucet as an annoyance and don't realize how much precious water is being wasted one drop at a time. The good news is that almost anyone with a few basic tools can learn how to fix most dripping faucets.

Let's start with the basics. Faucets have one primary purpose, to allow the water in your pipes to be used in a controlled manner. This means that they have to ...

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DIY Kitchen Cupboards are extremely advantageous

Author: Timber City Vereeniging
The economic situation which currently governs South Africa does not allow you to really go wild with your money. For this reason, you should be careful before simply purchasing a new vehicle, house or other expensive amenities. Even bringing about some renovations in the house where you are currently residing could have negative financial implications over the long term. Then what to do if some rooms within your house are in urgent need of improvements? Luckily for you though, there is a rather simple solution, and it is available in...

The Easiest Way to Do Your DIY Solar Panels Project

Author: Heather Sneed
Many people think that independent green living can be a costly undertaking, but the facts are that there are several do-it-yourself projects that anyone can do. One example is DIY solar panels, which can be installed simply and can really help you save some money over the long run. ...

DIY Home Alarm Systems

Author: Trenton Guy
Home security is a extremely personal problem. One particular size doesn't necessarily fit all. Homes vary from measurement, kind, style and décor and home owners' lifestyle variations differ according to age, spouse and children structure, function and leisure preferences. Numerous home owners are now seeking to...

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The No Hassle Fireplace Installation

By Jessica Brylan
Call a contractor and ten thousand dollars later, your fireplace is installed chimney, hearth and all. But, you don't need a fancy contractor to build you a fireplace wherever you want it. In fact, you don't even have to worry about load bearing walls or any destruction whatsoever.
This is a fireplace design that is so easy and unique, you'll wonder why the contractors haven't thought of it themselves. The approximate build time for this particular fireplace design is four hours if you have all the supplies ready when you start. So, gather up your materials and get ready to build yourself a beautiful fireplace anywhere you want one around the home...

DIY Solar System – A Clean, Green Energy Source

Author: Vitaly V
DIY or Do-It-Yourself is one of the fastest growing industries in the world today. It is not uncommon to find persons taking things such as home improvement , repairs, etc. into their own hands. For some, it can be a hobby. For others, a necessity borne out of the high price associated with hiring professionals.
One of the foremost fields where DIY is quick becoming is solar power . Equipping a home with a solar system can ...

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Fitting a New Bathroom Sink

By Lindsey Watson
Don't immediately call in a plumber if you need to replace your bathroom sink, it's not as tricky as you might think and doing it yourself could save you quite a lot of money. Very useful if you're watching your expenditure these days!
The first thing you need to do of course is to ...

How to Make Custom Lamp Shades

How to Decorate a Table Lamp Shade With Paint

By Alvin Yeoh Gregory
A table lamp is one of the most essential items to have in your home, because it serves both as a lighting source besides acting as one of the many accessories for the room it is placed in. To showcase your own personal taste onto a lamp, you can easily decorate its shade using colorful liquid coating. You will essentially need a can of white spray paint and a tube of paint as well as a foam brush.
The first step in prettying your table lighting item is...

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How To: Replace Broken Wall Tiles

By Anthony P Langston
When replacing a broken wall tile is so easy, it's a shame to let a couple of broken tiles spoil the appearance of an otherwise lovely bathroom.
Tiling requires very few specialist tools and what is required is inexpensive and easy to get hold of.
When replacing broken wall tiles always ...

DIY and Property Maintenance on Your Home

By Wayne Lawman
For many of us our home is our pride and joy; it is one of the biggest investments we are ever likely to make, which means that we spend lots of money on making sure that it looks perfect. The amount of money that we spend on home furnishings and decorating materials each year is often more than we expect; however, because our home looks nice, we feel that it is worth it.
Despite spending this money on ...

DIY to Make a Child Safe Home

By Lindsey Watson
If you've recently started a family or have visiting little ones, you'll soon come to notice that your home is full of hazards that you hadn't previously noticed. There are many precautions you can take and a few little DIY tasks you can perform to make your home a safer place for young children.

Beginner Woodworking Tools - Basic Tools for Beginner Woodworker

By Amante I Gorospe
To transform a tree log into something that is to be desired, you will need tools. Any beginner woodworking enthusiast must learn to use these tools in order to create a piece of furniture, gadget or a cabinet that they want to build. Becoming a beginner woodworking enthusiast, you must fill your workshop with various woodworking tools in order to finish the woodworking project you will start.
So, here is a list of the basic tools for a beginner woodworker:

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Revamping Self-Made Lofted Bed

Author: Kay Mar
Self-made home furniture is really trendy these days. More and more people appreciate the benefits of doing some of their furniture pieces by themselves. Beds are among those items that are commonly created by homeowners on their own. Indeed, people who assembled their lofted cushion have saved significant amount of cash.
Unfortunately, if you are not an expert carpenter or have no skills in wood work; do not expect to come up with an exquisite piece of furniture. In fact, this is a common problem faced by many people who tried to create their own beds. If you are also suffering from the same quandary, then there is only solution ...

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