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DIY Projects for the Entire Family: Updating The Kids’ Bedroom
It's getting cold outside, so naturally everyone wants to stay warm & cozy by sitting in front of the TV, watching movies and playing video games. While a certain amount of laziness is forgivable, another way to keep warm is by staying active! Starting a DIY project around the house is a great way [...]
My Most Useful Tools
A little while back, I wrote a series discussing the tools that were in my basic toolkit (my basic toolkit is the bag of tools that a grab first for any home improvement, DIY, or repair project). However, I have many tools that I use often, but are not in my basic toolkit. So with [...]
Resources for Women Interested in DIY Home Improvement
When I make a trip to my local hardware store, I usually do not see many women perusing the power tools section. However, it seems that many women ARE taking on home improvement projects- perhaps some out of necessity and others out of interest and desire. After all, there is a sense [...]
How to Replace a Home Air Filter
Replacing a home air filter is not a difficult task. What can make the job tricky is 1) remembering to do it, 2) buying the right replacement filter, and 3) making sure that you are replacing ALL the filters.
What you may need to change your filter:
-A Stepladder
-A Screwdriver-The vent cover does not [...]
How to Install a Wire Shelving Closet Organizer
The closet in our kid's playroom was constructed as a clothing closet. It had the standard hanger rod and upper shelf. What I really needed was lots of shelving to hold boxes and toys. And I did want some sort of hanging rod for dress up clothes and costumes, but not six [...]
