DIY Tips

Should you cut the cable cord? I ditched cable 2 years ago. Here’s my TOP 11 reasons to cut the cord with cable. Including how much $ I save!

I LOVE this EASY General Finishes Java Gel Stain Before And After Makeover. It’s a great way to make furniture stain darker without sanding!

Here’s the 7 best tips and tricks I’ve found to cut and install Marble Mosaic Tile. Even beginners can get beautiful professional results.

QUICK and EASY to follow written steps and walk through video to show you how to make a Lazy Susan Turntable with DIY Lazy Susan Hardware.

Don’t waste your money on backyard seating that is only ‘good enough’. Here’s 10 TOP things to consider when planning an outdoor seating area.

Before starting a new home construction project, read this must-see list of Interior Design Tips so that you end up with a home YOU’LL LOVE!

With my 15 TIPS to pick the best floor plan, you can zero in on the right floorplan for your family and start building your dream home.

Building a new home is STRESSFUL, being prepared CAN REALLY HELP. Here’s 10 helpful tips for working with a builder to build a house.

EASY STEPS & QUICK VIDEO guide for using Bondo to Repair Wood Rot. In just 1 day, this DIY saved our rotted wood shutters from the burn pile.

I’ve finally found the Best Way to Stain An Exterior Wood Door! This long-lasting, easy to use Gel Stain is beautiful on any front door.

EASY DIY Steps, Video, and Helpful Tips to waterproof a plywood deck with Liquid Rubber Deck Coating. Works for balcony waterproofing too!

Easy steps to install a replacement Velcro pad for orbital sanders. Works on most orbital sanders: Dewalt, Bosch, Hitachi, Ryobi and more.

Is your front door paint bubbling & blistering after painting it? Here’s the 6 main reasons why your exterior paint FAILED. And 2 ways to fix it!

Removing glue from a concrete floor can be hard work! Here’s 6 ways to remove adhesive on concrete floors to help you pick the best for you.

Wondering how to sharpen a chainsaw chain (blade) with a Dremel Sharpening Kit? Here’s a QUICK Guide, EASY TO FOLLOW Video & HELPFUL FAQs.

Easy Guide & Tips to Remove Glued Wood Flooring on concrete and subfloor. Works for Hardwood or Engineered floors. With common FAQ’s & video.

Wondering How to Clean Area Rugs At Home, here’s the easy steps, FAQs, & a video guide to help. Use most upright & portable carpet cleaners.

My wooden front door gets a lot of sun damage here in Texas. Luckily, there’s a SUPER EASY, 1 STEP way to restore your weathered wood door!

Easy DIY Hack to SAFELY use a pressure mounted baby gate on stairs, no drilling & no holes. We’ve used ours for 4 years and it doesn’t budge!

Does Grout Renew Work? Here’s 3 before & after examples, easy DIY steps, and a full review from years of using Grout Renew to paint my grout.

The best way to Clean Marble Shower Tile and Grout is also super easy and safe enough for marble tile. Clean & Kill Pink Mildew in minutes!

Here’s my favorite Beginner DIY Floor Tile Installation Tips and Tricks to help you tile your floor faster and with less waste.

WHEN & HOW to use CAULK or WOOD FILLER on wood trim, baseboards, crown molding, miters, and more. Easy Beginner Guide, Video, & FAQ’s.

If your Citristrip dried before you could scrape it off, don’t worry! Here’s the 5 BEST ways to remove dried Citristrip residue on furniture.

Wanna get rid of cable & still watch TV? SAVE money cutting the cord with cable & watch TV for FREE or CHEAP with these alternatives to cable!

Here’s the SUPER EASY, 1-STEP way to Remove Water Stain from Ceiling Without Paint! Works on old & new water stains on walls & ceilings!

What can I use instead of Bissell cleaning formula? Here’s the 5 best alternative cleaners to the Bissell Spot Clean Solution. And Easy Tips!

Here’s how I stain a door without taking it down. And answers to common questions & EASY STEPS for staining a front door without removing it.

White cabinets aren’t hard to clean. I’ve had them for 10 years. Here’s 3 easy ways to clean white kitchen cabinets (2 natural) & 3 to avoid.

I put 4 big white heat marks on a table to test the 7 SUPER EASY ways to get a heat stain out of wood. Surprisingly 3 WORKED, 4 FAILED!

3 EASY ways to get the sweat smell out of shirts and gym clothes using 2 natural ingredients or 1 of my favorite clothes cleaning products!

You really can make an old ceiling look better! Make a ceiling look new with easy & cheap DIY’s or beautiful, unique design ideas that WOW!

Turn a BORING ceiling into a BEAUTIFUL feature with these DIY Ceiling Makeover Ideas! Some ceiling design ideas easy enough for beginners!

16 BEST perennials for Zone 9 landscaping: sun-loving, LOW MAINTENANCE, COLORFUL flowers or plants that attract hummingbirds & butterflies!

The Ribba frame is a GREAT BUY but it’s also SO CONFUSING to hang. Until Now! Here’s 6 easy DIY ways to hang the IKEA Ribba picture frame.

Looking for ways to add detail and character to your home? Try these BEAUTIFUL DIY Trim and Molding Ideas with easy to follow steps.

I LOVE this Two Piece Crown Molding! It’s just that little extra that makes this crown molding SO GOOD. Here’s the DIY steps to get the look.

This Three Piece Crown Molding is absolutely the most beautiful crown molding I’ve installed so far! I LOVE this look. Here’s the DIY steps!

10 BEST WAYS to remove rust on metal furniture. Mostly using common items from your garage or pantry. With TIPS to fully restore rusted metal.

50 BEST DIY Tips and Tricks that every homeowner should know. These Do It Yourself tips save money, make like easier, or improve your home!

New dishwasher racks can cost hundreds. But, there’s a cheap & easy way to repair a rusty dishwasher rack. Anyone can do this!

Here’s How to install a toilet handle lever in just 10 minutes. This EASY DIY will save you at least $150 on a service call. Winning!

How to use Easy Off Oven Cleaner Fume Free to make your oven LOOK NEW with LESS WORK. Plus, answers to FAQs and a quick video guide.

Everything to know about How To Clean Dishwasher Filters, When They Need To Be Replaced, Using Vinegar & More Dishwasher Cleaning Tips!

Steam Cleaners & Steam Mops use SUPER HEATED water to disinfect floors and kill bacteria. BUT, are Steam Mops Good For Tile? Here’s the FAQs.

Here’s the POPULAR DIY grout cleaners that damage grout or the sealer. Read this before using Vinegar, Toilet Bowl Cleaner, or any hacks!

Anyone can Deep Clean Car Seats At Home with these easy steps. In less than an hour, my fabric car seats and carpet look NEW!

15 beginner tips for how to cut drywall and hanging drywall, by yourself. Installing drywall is EASY with these rules & have the right tools!

Easy step by step tutorial and video for Gable Vent Installation in a Shed Wall, Playhouse, or Tiny House. Using a Vinyl Gable Vent.

Read my 18 TOP PROS & CONS of painting exterior brick before you paint a brick house. With full before & after for our white brick house.

Should you pressure wash your driveway? Here’s the 12 Best Reasons to Pressure Wash your driveway and walkways. With tips to help you do it!

Planning a kitchen layout can be overwhelming! Here’s 10 GREAT tips to help you decide where to put a kitchen sink & your kitchen appliances.

Decorating a large wall in a Living Room, Dining Room, or Bedroom can be challenging. Here’s 4 HELPFUL tips to help you decorate large walls!

Easy DIY Steps to Store Water for an emergency, long term, in your home. With tons of answers to common questions!

Printable guide for how to prep your home for a hurricane (inside & out) covers everything you’ll need to do before, during, & after a storm.

Best Supplies & Food To Stock Up On Before A Hurricane. Get your home ready for the storm and possible long power outages.

How to check for damage BEFORE you paint over water stains on a ceiling AND easy steps & video for painting over water stains.

Can $10 LED Light Bulbs that flicker like gas flame actually add the charm & character of a real gaslight? Let’s test them on my front porch!

You can give your Living Room a stylish new look without spending much money. Here’s the 14 Best Ways to Renovate a Living Room on a Budget!

3 Cheap, Easy, and Quick Ways to replace or fix broken valance clips on blinds. You can easily hang a valance without clips with these tips!

Do you want to reupholster a wingback chair? Here’s my best tips & easy steps from reupholstering a wingback chair. With costs & pros & cons.

Should you get an Amazon Prime Membership? Is it worth it? That depends on how you’ll use it. Here’s 11 HIDDEN Amazon Prime Benefits that are definitely worth the annual fee!

Can you repaint a door without removing it? Yes! But you need the right weather & paint. Here’s the steps to get huge curb appeal in 1 day.

Did you know that some cleaners can ruin your grout paint/sealer? Here’s how to safely clean grout after using grout paint & grout sealers.

13 Best AC Filters for Cleaner Air in your Home! These Air Conditioning Filters remove dust, pet hair, bacteria, allergens, smoke, & viruses.

What happens if your AC filter is dirty? A dirty filter can cost you extra money & your cooling might even stop working. HERE’S WHY and tips.

Improve your home security in just an afternoon with these Cheap and Easy DIY Home Security Updates for your Doors. No fancy tools required!

Do Claw Caps for Cats Work? I LOVE them! Here’s how to put claw caps on a cat, how often you’ll need to & how to get cats used to them.

Can you use Chalkboard Paint on Cabinet Doors? Painting cabinets with DIY Chalkboard Paint looks great & It’s a fun way to organize & label!

Complete guide to safely cleaning your home after it floods. Don’t make any costly mistakes! After Hurricane Harvey, we learned a lot about safely cleaning flood damage. Here’s our How to Clean Up your Home after Flood Damage guide!

Here’s 6 GREAT ways to Hide a Kitty Litter Box in a Cabinet. Four are minor changes safe for rental properties. The last 2 are perfect for cat lovers that want a bigger change!! Actually, they’re all perfect for cat lovers. 🙂

I LOVE these tips and tricks for the Best Way To Deep Clean Car Seats at home. Including which household products WORK and which one I AVOID.

Before you paint your old shutters, read this guide! The Best Way to Paint Vinyl Shutters: with steps, video, & which paint to use on vinyl!

How to set wooden fence posts in concrete – written steps & a quick video to help you DIY your own Three Rail or any other wooden fence style.

Here’s How to Clean A Couch At Home, the Easy Way with my new favorite cleaner. This step by step guide works on spills and pet stains. Step by step guide to deep clean your couch.

Are large tiles harder to install? Overall yes. Bigger LFT tiles are heavier. And, harder to install alone. If you’re planning your first tiling project, …

DIY Tips for Painting Furniture But, you’ll find different answers to some of these questions and different steps for how to paint furniture ALL OVER …

If you are ready to give furniture painting a try, but don’t know where to start, this post is for you! It’s everything you need …

How to safely cut small wood pieces on a Miter Saw while keeping your fingers safe. Plus an easy hack to recut small pieces without a jig.

Here’s a DIY fix that seems like magic, it works so well. At least, that’s what my neighbor called it when she used this bleach …

Easy to follow guide for mixing and using Bondo All Purpose Putty to fix damaged wood furniture or mistakes on woodworking projects. How to Fix …

Hi guys! Today I have the easy to follow steps to DIY Ridge Cap Shingles from Architectural Shingles for a Shed or Playhouse. And, the …

I LOVE this easy DIY to Make a No Sew Bench Seat with a Staple Gun. You can make a beautiful padded cushion seat on plywood in no time!

The best tips and tricks for how to use the Dewalt Hand Planer, or other electric hand planers, as a beginner. Easy Guide and Video!

6 Great Homemade Wood Finishing Recipes; including DIY Wood Cleaner, Wood Stain, Whitewash, Chalk Paint, Furniture Wax, & Chalkboard Paint.

3 Easy Steps to make a weed free gravel path. Plus, a printable guide to help you DIY a gravel path in your yard that blocks weeds for years.

80+ Planning Tips for Building a New Home or House Remodel, learned after flipping houses, new home building, and years of home remodeling. Tips for …