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Games and special toys don’t have to be stored away in neatly stacked boxes. Enjoy your memories everyday by recreating those pieces into wall art. I was inspired by an old Anagrams game and wooden blocks to make personalized art for our family. The little letters on the vintage tiles seemed just so perfect to [...]
Craft time. Little tip: Whether you are using it for a tiling project or a crafty project, cooking spray makes cutting tile adhesive so much easier.
Halloween is that one time of year we can take a real creative leap, and create a unique look for a front door. And you know you’ll have an audience for your creations. There will most probably be crowds at every door for the annual walk around the neighborhood for yummy ‘treats.’ It’s also a [...]
We are thrilled to announce that Katie from Chicago won the BOB Gear Born-To-Run Prize Pack. BOB Gear ultimate IRONMAN stroller is born to run. Or walk. Or stroll through the park. Whether you’re rockin’ training runs for your next race, navigating city streets or walking in the woods, BOB’s IRONMAN will get you—and tyke—there and back [...]
I have a whole “thing” I get into below about DaVinci‘s new Bellaforte Shake roofing tiles, but after getting an early look at them, I’m wasting time not starting at: BAM! DaVinci didn’t just do a great job on these shake-style tiles, they did a GREAT job on these and here’s why I think [...]
Question: What’s the average labor cost of installing 17 sq ft of kitchen tile backsplash? Each tile is on 1 square foot mesh backing. Answer: This is a great question, because it means I get to give TWO answers. Who’s excited? First, the short one which is just a number, then longer one where (can [...]
Life gives the gifts of scratches and dents, and while you can treasure the memories of those moments, you might not want the evidence to last. Especially when you have guests coming over. There are a few simple ways to touch-up little nicks and scratches in your flooring, appliances, tile, and more. No, you don’t [...]
If you’re not using a worktable on your projects—for anything from a repairing your kid’s bike to tiling a backsplash to hanging a ceiling fan—you are leaving speed on the track. And making work that can already be a challenge more challenging. The good news is that you can make a relatively complicated work table [...]
We’re in the bathroom today! Carpenter, friend and host of DIY networks ‘I Hate My Bath’ and ‘Good Better Best’ Jeff Devlin joins the program. The universe of universal design for kids of all ages opens up when we’re joined by the gold standard in bathroom products, American Standard. And the bath is the place where water [...]
Question: I am remodeling my kitchen and exploring countertop options. Of course, I love the idea of granite, but my checkbook…not so much. I’ve seen tile counters, which are way more affordable, and read a few articles about installing them. The process looks complicated and like a lot of work. Why can’t I just tile [...]
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