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We enjoy sharing home how-to help, from big projects like finishing a basement and building a deck to smaller tasks like crocheting and simple household fixes.

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Unlocking Your Dream Home, Top Changes To Make

Do you own your dream home? Well, you can create it, or something pretty close to it. It takes ia bit of creativity, careful planning, and budgeting.

How To Turn Your New House Into A Home

Moving into a new home can be a major stressful experience. So how do you turn your new house into a home and avoid potential pitfalls of overwhelming stress?

How to Overcome the Challenges of a DIY Life

Do you enjoy doing DIY projects? Me, too. Now, we’re sharing tips to help you deal with these common challenges of a DIY life.

Avoid these First-Time Fixer Upper Mistakes

There is no short-cut to real estate dreams. It’s essential to avoid common fixer upper mistakes so your dream home project does not turn into a nightmare.

How to Reclaim Your Attic: Get Rid of House Pests

Discovering mice, bats, rats, raccoons, bats, termites, birds, or squirrels in your attic can be unsettling, but there are ways to get rid of house pests.

Good or Scary? Crucial Details When Buying a Fixer Upper

Buying a fixer upper to update it can be a worthy and satisfying pursuit–or a disaster. Here are crucial details to consider when buying a fixer-upper home.

February House Maintenance Tasks For A Safe And Happy Home

It’s easy to postpone winter house maintenance tasks, but taking care of the list is essential to keeping a home running smoothly and safe for your family.

How to DIY with Your Partner, Spouse, or Bestie

Before you pick up a power tool or sketch out a floor plan, make sure you and your significant other are ready to take on the challenge of DIYing together.

How To Create The Best House Possible To Rent

Creating the best house possible for renters takes making sure everything is running well and accommodating a wide variety of renters. Here are a few tips.