Do It Yourself

Popcorn ceilings were particularly popular in homes during the 1950s and 1960s, but like many styles, their popularity has waned over the years. While there were benefits to the heavily textured look, many homeowners have updated to a sleeker and more modern ceiling. One concern about removal of the texture is that ceilings textured […]

Eventually, it happens to the nicest concrete sidewalks and driveways. Cracks appear. The cause of the cracks can be temperature change, ground shifts or water damage. The hairline cracks that are common can most likely be ignored, but wider cracks should be filled and sealed, not only to improve the appearance, but also for […]

Van life is a term that has grown in popularity during recent years, and while it may mean living minimally and full time in a converted van as depicted in the Oscar-winning movie Nomadland, van life is also popular for those looking for a custom rig for traveling part time and for vacations. Some […]

The first room you enter in your home is typically a catch-all area for shoes, bags, sports gear and more. While some houses are designed with space for this clutter, other homes are in need of a designated junk drop area. Enter the DIY mudroom. If you’re on a budget and cannot add square footage for your […]

Sooner or later, one of the walls in your home will probably suffer some kind of damage. Sometimes, cracks appear from your home settling. Other times, a hole may be made in the wall from children playing, or perhaps some minor damage will happen when you are moving a piece of furniture. Small cracks, […]

Whether for aesthetic reasons or security reasons, replacing the hardware on your doors is a relatively easy job, and in most cases, the only tools required will be a tape measure, a Phillips screwdriver and perhaps a flat-head screwdriver. Modern locks may include electronic keypads, or you may be able to replace the door […]

While Christmas trees command the focal point during the holiday season, stockings hung by the chimney with care also command a critical place in most decor. Ornate, handmade stockings can become a treasured heirloom, and making one can be easier than you think. Traditionally, we think of a plain red stocking or maybe a […]

Got a hand-me-down piece of furniture that’s not exactly your style? Or a curbside treasure that needs a little TLC? Maybe there’s an antique piece you’d like to modernize, or a beloved piece that’s beginning to look worn. Whatever your furniture makeover goals, refinishing is an affordable approach. Prep Work Whether you’re going to re-paint or […]

Today, many modern kitchen faucets come with a single handle including a sprayer instead of dual handles for hot water and cold water and a separate sprayer. If you are installing a single handle faucet, it may require an adaptor or plugs for covering the holes if you have a three-hole sink, but the […]

Driving along Texas byways, especially country roads, it’s not unusual to spot an overgrown patch of land with an almost falling down, weather-beaten house. But breaking through the brush bravely are flowering bushes, untrimmed shrubs and irises, in a hue of colors, telling a passerby, that long ago, a gardener tucked them into the […]