Home repair projects, home projects, DIY projects, minor home building projects like building a deck or fixing a hot tub.
If you’re considering building or renovating a deck, you may have heard the term “pressure-treated wood” thrown around. But what exactly does it mean and is it necessary? Is deck wood pressure treated? Yes, deck wood can be pressure treated. Pressure-treated wood is treated with chemicals under high pressure, which enhances its durability and resistance … Read more
If you’re considering building a new outdoor space, you may be wondering whether a wood deck or concrete structure is the better option for your budget. While both options have their advantages and drawbacks, cost is a significant factor to consider. So is a wood deck cheaper than concrete? A wood deck is generally less … Read more
Owning a home is a dream for most Americans. However, it also means you can’t rely on a landlord for home repairs. Sometimes the high cost of home repairs or a recent change in income has us screaming “my house is falling apart and I can’t afford to fix it!” When home repair costs are … Read more
My daughters and I love obstacle courses and to run, jump and climb, so, I wondered how to build a backyard ninja warrior course. A backyard ninja warrior course will include age-appropriate obstacles both homemade and purchased, but ideally items that can be adjusted for height & weight. Salmon ladders, quad steps, slacklines, rope tunnels … Read more
I have always loved the look of stained concrete floors. But between acid stains, water-based concrete stains, and concrete paint, there are a lot of confusing choices. So, I decided to learn how to stain interior concrete floors. How to stain an interior concrete floor: Remove baseboards Tape off the room with plastic sheets Sand … Read more
In an older home, it’s not uncommon to see condensation in between the 2 panes of glass on some of the windows. New windows are expensive, so I wondered if it was possible to DIY double pane foggy window repair. Double pane foggy window repair can be done by drilling 2 small holes on the … Read more
Keeping our homes secure is a top priority for most of us. I had heard of security film but wasn’t sure exactly how it worked. I also wondered is security film worth it? For a home with multiple windows & glass doors, you can expect to pay $1,000 or more for a complete professional installation … Read more
I’ve wondered how to build a deck for years! So I set about learning how to build a deck step by step and took pictures during the process. To build a deck, start by: 1. Placing concrete deck blocks about every 3-5′. They don’t need to be level with each other but should be level … Read more
Bullnose corners are rounded corners and if you’re painting them different colors, it can be really tricky. I needed to do some painting and wondered how to paint walls with bullnose corners. To paint a wall with bullnose or rounded corners, you can either have the primary color go all the way around the curve … Read more
Stained concrete floors are beautiful! But many DIY’ers, including myself, have wondered can wood stain be used on concrete? Wood stain can be used to stain concrete. However, wood stain will be like painting the concrete where it just sticks to the surface (which over time can scrape off). Acid stain, by comparison, leeches into … Read more
I love old houses. But older homes with wooden windows often end up rotting. So I wondered how to replace rotted wood around a window. To replace rotted wood around a window fill any small chips or gaps in the wood with epoxy wood filler. Sand and paint and you’re done. However, for bigger problems, … Read more