General
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 [...]
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 [...]
Home Improvement Investments that Make Cents
The Washington Post published an article entitled Projects that Pay that provides recommendations on home improvement projects that give the most bang for your buck at the $1,000, $10,000, and $20,000 thresholds.
$1,000
Painting- On a per Dollar basis, painting is perhaps the most potent small-scale home improvement project. If you do [...]
The Basic Toolkit: The Best Screwdriver
It seems as though I use a screwdriver for every home improvement project. Even when I paint, I use a screwdriver to remove the outlet covers. But, what is the best screwdriver to include in a basic toolkit?
Well, the truth is that there is no best screwdriver. In fact, I think you [...]
