5 Easy Flooring Fixes
Silence squeaks. Press on the offending board, then drill a 1/16-inch pilot hole at an angle through its face until you hit the subfloor. To prevent splitting, be sure to position the bit at the cen...
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How To Transfer Your Favorite Photos Onto Candles
These DIY candles use the wax coating on the surface to adhere images from napkins, tissues, and photos to your particular candle.
This tutorial will teach you how to transfer any image, napkin or decoration onto your current candle...
Update Your Vent Cover
Materials:
decorative aluminum sheet - brass clover leaf
3.5” Primed MFD door casing
5 min epoxy
white paint
fast drying glue
Rip the 3.5” casing in half lengthwise. Then cut into two at 18” long point to long point ...
Your September Home Checklist
From the first days, which probably still feel like summer, to the last, when you may notice that first chill in the air, September is a time of transition. Get your home ready for the season ahead by ticking off these to-dos, from adding co...
Jump-Start Your Dazzling Fall Garden With Just 1 Simple Plant
Imagine the impact of a pot of brightly blooming flowers set on your doorstep. The eye is immediately drawn to the color, skimming over other areas of the porch, perhaps not noticing details like peeling paint or steps in need of a sweep. In...
How To Install Under Cabinet Lighting & Power
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Learn how to install your own backsplash!
Lighting Steps
1. Go to the main electrical panel and turn off the power to the existing under cabinet lights and outlets.
2. Unscrew the old light fixtures from the underside of the cab...
Autumn’s Best Porches & Patios
Check out these inviting autumn-inspired porch and patio spaces.
Cue the Color
Warm, golden-hued planters serve as eye-catching accents on this pumpkin-piled fall front porch. Tip: Fill your planters with a mix of colors, heights and textu...
What We Need From Our Homes
Our needs are tied to our emotions, which are themselves influenced by our surroundings. The pandemic we’re living through has intensified certain emotions and shaken up our priorities. Jaye Anna Mize, vice president of home interiors, and Ca...
Charming Fall Entryway Tips
Create a welcoming entry for guests with a display of fall-themed items around your front door. Traditional favorites like pumpkins and bales of hay, layered with mums in rustic wooden baskets, create a color theme of orange and tan, with an ...
Maximize Your Kitchen’s Undersink
The undersink area is one of the trickiest when it comes to maximizing kitchen storage space. All the obstructions within it can leave you with odd and at times difficult-to-reach spaces. Here are some tips and tricks to turn this challenging a...
