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Looking to do some easy home DIY to increase your curb appeal? A great way is by painting your front door and shutters while adding a pop of color with flowers. This post has the tips and tricks for painting vinyl shutters. After a gusty rain storm, some of our shutters were loose. Of course… Continue reading Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Mud toupee applied to baby's head by brother, photo captured. Tripping on the backyard cement and knocking out the first baby tooth, crisis managed. Arm broken from falling out of a tree during summer break, apply waterproof cast and all was well. Two boys getting wisdom teeth (plus some) removed within in five months of… Continue reading How To Fix a Hole in a Hollow Core Door (video)
My expensive, and relatively new, bonded leather chairs were peeling like they had a bad sunburn. One of my boys found it so dang satisfying to peel off the bonded leather. Not me, I was just plain irritated. These chairs would not be tossed out without trying a few remedies. First, I tried to remove… Continue reading Heirloom Traditions Paint VS. Rust-Oleum: Which is Best to Fix My Peeling Leather Chairs?
Is there ever a convenient time to find out the dishwasher is not draining? I swear, if you are hosting a large group dinner there is a higher chance of dishwasher problems. Recently I opened my dishwasher to see murky water in the basin below, not good. Here are steps to troubleshoot the problem BEFORE… Continue reading What to do (before calling a plumber) if your dishwasher isn’t draining.
Food and fabric are not friends. If the thought of re-covering your less than perfect dining chair seats is overwhelming, fear not. Here is a step-by-step to get the most fabulous upholstered chair seats. How Much Fabric Do I Need To Cover A Chair Seat? The amount of fabric will vary depending on the pattern… Continue reading How To Reupholster a Dining Chair
I have a thing for straight lines. Honestly, it could be because there is so much chaos in day-to-day life that I am drawn to projects where I can have control. I don't know. There is probably someone out there who could analyze me...but don't. That would make things awkward. Seriously, just don't. Taping off… Continue reading Getting Caulky 101: How To Caulk Baseboard Like a Pro
It's irritating when lamps or other appliances have plugs that dig into the back side of furniture. Equally frustrating is when a piece of furniture, like a buffet or dresser, doesn't sit flush against a wall. Inevitably, something will fall behind the heavy piece of furniture. You'll spend ages trying to fish the lost item… Continue reading Installing A Recessed Outlet
Of course the ideal way to paint the exterior of your front door is to take it off its hinges and lay it in a dust free garage/workshop on a pair of saw horses and meticulously and painstakingly paint it layer by layer. But this is not necessary. Let’s be real, I have two… Continue reading DIY: Painting a Paneled Front Door