DIY, or do-it-yourself, is more than just having the ability to make things by oneself. It is about the self-empowerment which comes with transforming raw materials into something new, different, possibly valuable and nearly always memorable. In a sense, DIYers might be considered the alchemists of our time. Like any good magician they need to [...]
What happens if you move into a house and find it has a wood floor that has not been loved? Or you rip out a carpet only to find solid wood flooring under it? It is possible to restore such a floor to its’ former glory. It takes time, elbow grease, and some money, but [...]
Image Credit Back pain is a horrible thing. It makes it difficult for you to engage in even the simplest of tasks such as walking to the mailbox or bending over to tie your shoes. A leading cause of back pain is making the mistake of lifting heavy items improperly and placing strain on the [...]
If you’ve ever heard that a person in love with doing DIY (Do It Yourself) projects can have too many tools, don’t believe them. The reality is that if you’re into building and fixing stuff, the only truth is that you might not have enough room for all the tools you own. Or would like [...]
Remodeling? Do not forget the doors in your house. Most houses have hollow core doors made of hollow Masonite. These doors have a number of disadvantages. They are typically easy to accidentally punch a hole in when moving furniture or doing other activities that impact the door. Over time, hollow core doors wear heavily and [...]
I know someone who did extremely well with fixer-uppers by doing what no one else was doing. He didn’t want to be a landlord – so instead of renting or leasing – he bought, fixed-up and re-sold houses and carried the notes himself. What do you need for your next home improvement project? Architectural Moldings, [...]