Home Repair

Read this before you start framing a new wall.

There’s one thing we’ve learned from doing this video and blog post, it’s that drywall is amazing! It’s easily fixable. If you need to access a pipe or electrical, etc. in a wall, cutting a hole in the drywall is NOT the end of the world. If the kids are being crazy and damage a wall, it can be fixed! #Repair #Drywall

Our new puppy is learning to use the indoor ramps I made...Project and picture of my dog are over here at this project:https://www.hometalk.com/diy/craft/pet-st…

Our new puppy is learning to use the indoor ramps I made...Project and picture of my dog are over here at this project:https://www.hometalk.com/diy/craft/pet-stuff/homemade-dog-ramp-44366370I decided to put one outback, to allow her to run outside and come back and bark to be let back in.... since it is too cold to wait with her 4x a day.Here is what I am dealing with... We have a dog door already. I wanted something on the hinge side so eventually she could just use the dog door. Fo…

The 51 Things Most Homeowners Aren’t Doing But Need To

Install an Exterior Outlet

Question: I have been thinking of replacing a light fixture in my bedroom ceiling with a ceiling fan. I have been reading that some people replace the smaller

When you finally move into that new house with the nice big garage, finding places to store stuff is easy! But gradually over the years you accumulate more and more stuff, and when that happens you’re going to have to get creative with your limited space if you want to have a proper place to…Read more →

Exterior+Door+Threshold | How to Replace an Exterior Door

Squeaky treads making a racket? Shaky railing making you unsure? Try our tips for a quieter step and a sturdier grip.

Older homes often lack bathroom exhaust fans. In the old days, if the bathroom was smelly or steamy, you were supposed to open a window to air it out. This isn’t a very logical ventilation method, especially when temperatures are below zero, or when the weather is 90°F and humid. Yet this time-honored method of bathroom ventilation is still enshrined in our building codes. According to the 2009 International Residential Code (sections R303.3 and M1507.3), a bathroom with an operable window...

This guide will help you learn how to prep walls before painting them! Give your walls a professional look with these simple steps!

Being a homeowner has its challenges, but being a knowledgeable DIYer can make things a lot easier. Check out this incredible list of things you need to know.