We have a small front porch, but it gets a good breeze and provides a nice place for the baby and dogs to play outside. Outdoor living spaces are important to me — so our front porch is the first place I decided to tackle with a makeover! See how I transformed our small boring porch into a cabana-like space — complete with porch curtains, a walk-through baby gate, wireless speaker, area rug, and much more.
Remodeling
Planning an entire home makeover... a simple room makeover... or maybe just a DIY repair? Before you tackle the project yourself, check these helpful tips from homeowners who've been in your shoes! See the most important things to consider before you begin remodeling the bathroom, kitchen, basement, or garage. You'll find everything from tips for working with drywall & spackle to tips for removing wallpaper, plus home improvement projects that improve resale value.
DIY Outdoor Curtain Rods For Porch Curtains: Here’s How To Make PVC Pipe Curtain Rods For $15
See how I made some really inexpensive PVC pipe curtain rods to hold long, sheer porch curtains for around $15. After getting all the supplies at Lowe’s, I was able to measure, cut, and install the outdoor curtain rods and hang the curtain panels on my front porch in about 1 hour myself. They are holding up perfectly (even after storms and heavy gusts of wind). And they look great!
Home Tool Kit List: A Basic List Of Tools That Every Homeowner Needs
Moving into a new house? You’re going to need some basic tools for small home projects! Here’s the list of tools that I recommend. They’re the ones I’ve used the most — after moving into my first home. This home tool kit list is my housewarming gift to you.
DIY Fiberglass Tub Repair: Tips For Fixing A Scratched Or Cracked Bathtub/Shower
Is your fiberglass tub scratched or cracked? If done properly, a fiberglass repair can look as good as new and should provide many years of trouble-free service. Here’s how to repair a scratched or cracked fiberglass tub.
How (And Why) To Clean The Air Ducts In Your Home
Here’s how, why, and how often you should clean your air ducts — especially if you’ve recently remodeled, live in an area where there’s new construction, or have a lot of pets.
Organized Garages: Attached vs Detached & Finished vs Unfinished
Some things to think about when it comes to building an attached garage vs an unattached garage. Plus some ideas for finishing your garage (as opposed to leaving it unfinished) and choosing the best garage organization system for all of your stuff.
Drywall Tools 101: How To Fix Drywall With Spackle vs Joint Compound
If you’re about to undertake your first DIY project that involves installing or replacing drywall, then your biggest question is probably which of these you should be using: Spackle or Joint Compound. Here’s what you need to know about how to fix drywall using those 2 materials.
Stylish Home Wallpaper Tips: Modern Wallpaper Designs + How To Hang Wallpaper Yourself
Here are the best modern home wallpapering tips for the do-it-yourself who has a sense of style!
Tankless Water Heater Cost, Pros & Cons, And Installation Tips
Tankless water heaters cost 3 times more than conventional hot water heaters to buy and install, so you’re probably wondering if they are really worth it or not. Following are the pros & cons and details about the cost and installation of tankless water heaters.
Before You Hire A Home Repair Handyman… 9 Things You Need To Know!
Here’s what you need to know if you’re thinking of hiring a handyman for household repairs.
12 Best Home Improvement Projects That Benefit Home Sellers Most
What’s the best DIY home improvement project that costs least, increases a home’s value most and has the greatest return on investment? Answer: cleaning & decluttering! See what the other 11 are.
When It Pays To Hire A Professional For Home Repairs & Home Projects And When It’s Better To Do It Yourself
In the end, doing everything yourself will usually cost more — in terms of money, wasted time, and errors due to inexperience. Tackling too many DIY projects will also cost you in terms of the amount of time you could have spent with your family and the time you could have spent taking care of yourself.
Top 10 Bathroom Upgrades… Definitely Worth Considering If You’re Remodeling A Bathroom!
Moving? Remodeling? Renovating?… Here are the Top 10 bathroom renovations that today’s homeowners are concentrating on. If you’re thinking about updating your bathroom, check here first for the best bathroom upgrades.
My Favorite Home & Organization Magazines
Here are my favorite home and organization magazines. Some are women’s magazines, but most are specifically related to home improvement and new home design. These are playing a big role in the process of building our new log home.
