Look at blank walls in your kitchen as opportunities for storage. These DIY floating shelves will expand your kitchen’s storage and enhance its design without overpowering the space. Watch the video above to learn how to make them, and follow along, step by step, to ‘DIY’ your own floating shelves. …
Read More »How to Make a DIY Plant Stand with Quikrete
A concrete plant stand adds height and dimension to any front entry. I love helping people realize their home’s potential. Sometimes, that just means dressing it up! You can instantly make a blank front porch look welcoming with a DIY plant stand. Whether you’re a new homeowner wanting to make …
Read More »Mosquito Control Tips: How To Avoid Pests From Lurking In Your Home
No home is immune to mosquitoes. Regardless of how spacious your property or how exclusive your location is, expect that mosquitoes will eventually find their way into your home. Leaving this problem unaddressed can eventually cause diseases to you and your family. Young caucasian man holding a fly swatter wanting …
Read More »Create a Comfortable, Luxurious Patio with Linear Pavers
Pavestone’s Avant Linear Pavers follow the plank trend seen on modern patios and pathways. Want to transform your backyard, elevate its appearance and add value to your home? You don’t have to spend an arm and a leg — start simple and install some pavers. You can overlay a concrete …
Read More »College Dorm Checklist: Your Guide to the Essentials
It’s better to be prepared now than have to purchase items after college has started. (DepositPhotos) Moving out of Mom and Dad’s house and into on- or off-campus housing is an exciting milestone. But before moving day, you’ll need a college dorm checklist to ensure you have the essentials. …
Read More »Enjoy Night-Time Painting with this Tripod Work Light
DeWalt’s 3000 Lumen, 20-Volt Max Tripod Work Light is perfect for do-it-yourselfers who don’t stop everything when the sun goes down. DeWalt’s 3000 Lumen, 20-Volt Max Tripod Work Light is perfect for do-it-yourselfers who don’t stop everything when the sun goes down. If you’ve ever tried finishing drywall in a …
Read More »How Easily Clean Your Camper, Inside and Out
Clean your camper, inside and out, before taking it on the road. (©Tomasz Zajda, Adobe Stock Photos) Taking a road trip in the family camper is a popular pastime. But before you spin those wheels, it’s important to clean the vehicle both inside and out. Here are four easy ways …
Read More »5 Ways to Make Your Home More Pet-Friendly
If you have pets, they need to be safe and comfortable at home, too. (DepositPhotos) Our homes provide comfort, warmth and safety for everyone, and that includes our furry friends. Here are some tips to make your home pet-friendly. And while we know people keep all kinds of animals as …
Read More »Baby Boomers vs. Millennials on Home Organization
Home organization habits differ across the generations, according to a survey. (©Federica Fortunat, Adobe Stock Photos) Traditions tend to evolve with each generation. That’s also true for home organization habits, according to a survey of baby boomers vs. millennials and Generation Xers. ClosetMaid conducted a 2020 study of 1,000 U.S. …
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