See how I made this DIY boot rack / bench out of a $5 wooden spool, some scrap wood, and paint. It’s the perfect solution for keeping wet, muddy boots outside without getting water inside them. It’s also useful for hanging kids muddy clothes on — right outside the door!
Weather
Unpredictable weather storms can seriously damage your home in an instant -- so it's best to be prepared. Some good old-fashioned preventative maintenance could help your house stand tall against a wide range of weather issues. Here, DIY homeowners are sharing their best tips to help you weatherproof your home yourself -- from fixing moisture issues like fogged windows and humidity levels inside your home to installing gutter guards, removing black streaks on the roof, and dealing with a ladybug infestation. We've even got weather tips for your next yard sale or garage sale!
Got Window Fogging Issues In Your House? (Me Too) Here’s The Best Window Condensation Fix I’ve Found
Window fogging in our house was driving me crazy – until I found the humidity levels in our home were too high. A dehumidifier and some Damp Rid turned out to be the best window condensation fix!
Make Your House Gutters Work Better In The Winter: 5 Ways To Prevent Ice Dams & Roof Ice Melt
Snow & ice can wreak havoc on your house gutters. See how to strengthen gutters to withstand even the harshest winter storms. No more ice dams & roof melt!
Before You Buy Gutter Guards, Review These Pros & Cons Of Installing Gutter Covers
Stainless steel requires careful cleaning in order to maintain its luster. Abrasive cleaners or those containing chlorine can cause permanent damage and discoloration to the surface of your stainless steel appliances. Here’s how to clean stainless steel and remove scratches from stainless steel appliances.
Painting Dilemma Solved: How To Store & Use Leftover Paint
Here are the best ways to store paint so you can actually reuse what’s leftover at some point.
Got A Ladybug Infestation? Here’s What To Do If Ladybugs Are Invading Your Home
Unless you want a ladybug infestation this Winter, you’ll want to follow these tips to keep ladybugs out of your home, as well as the reasons they invade your house in the first place. Avoid an Asian lady beetle infestation — with these helpful tips. Trust me, this is the article for the most helpful info about natural ways to remove them from your home and some common misconceptions about ladybugs.
Got Black Streaks On Your Roof? Here’s How To Remove Black Algae & Roof Mold
If your roof has black streaks on the asphalt shingles or a green mossy growth on the roof, you’ve got roof mold or algae. See why it accumulates, plus how to remove algae from the roof of your house.
10 DIY Fire Fragrances To Make Your Chiminea Or Fireplace Smell Really Aromatic
There are all sorts of things you can burn in your chiminea or fireplace that will give off wonderful aromas. And the best part: many of them are items you can find right in your home or in your backyard! Here’s how to make your own fire fragrance for your fireplace or chiminea.
All About Portable Space Heaters – Which One Is Best?
Before you buy a portable space heater, there are some things that you should know about electric space heaters, radiant space heaters, convection space heaters, and the differences between vented and unvented space heaters.
Moisture Levels Inside Your Home: How To Tell If You Need A Humidifier Or A Dehumidifier
If you are experiencing dry skin, cracked lips, itchy eyes, or you are getting shocked every time you walk across the carpet, then chances are you don’t have enough moisture in the air and you might benefit from a humidifier. If rooms in your home feel stuffy, you have rotting wood, or wet stains on the walls or ceilings, then you might benefit from a dehumidifier.
Garage Sale Tips: Do You Have A Rain Plan? Here’s What To Do If It Rains!
When it comes to having a successful yard sale, you should always have a rain plan. Otherwise, if it rains, you’ve gone to a lot of work for nothing! So be sure to check the weather forecast. However, overcast days are often more successful than sunny, hot days!
How To Make Creative Yard Sale Signs That Attract Attention & Really Work!
In addition to neighborhood and directional signs which tell people how to FIND your yard sale, you’ll also want to hang a number of signs on-site at the yard sale itself. This will make it easier for people to find the prices AND locate similar items by ‘theme’. Here are some tips for making both types of yard sale signs — neighborhood & road signs, and price & description signs.
