Home Improvement
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 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 [...]
Do I Need a Mitre Saw?
We've gone through the basic hand tools that you'll want as part of your toolkit. However, a DIY home improvement person will outgrow the basic toolkit and require some additional tools- tools with more muscle. For a very basic wood molding project, you may be able to get by with a hand [...]
