How-to

Can you avoid long lines for a snow blower before this winter’s blizzard?

How many minutes do you want to spend in line pre-snow storm this winter hoping they still have the shovel… Read More

October 23, 2015

Want to rescue your lawn this fall? Here’s how

Autumn is the ideal time to repair your lawn and ensure that grass is healthy when springtime comes around. Want… Read More

October 22, 2015

My sliding glass door has a gap. Let’s fix it.

If you have a gap between your patio door and the frame around it, it's a fix that just requires… Read More

October 14, 2015

We charmed a little girl’s bedroom into a parlor fit for a little princess

The plain Jane bedroom had no personality. And the little girl explodes with charisma. My challenge is to make the… Read More

October 6, 2015

Upcycle idea: DIY a paint tray into an awesome sink caddy!

This upcycle idea was born of a problem I face about 80-times a day: That there is no actual place… Read More

September 22, 2015

Reclaimed Wood Nook: Help!

Question: Hi, I saw a reclaimed wood window seat nook on your site that I really want, and that my… Read More

September 18, 2015

ReStore Makeover in an afternoon: New color for a mid-century dresser

While I love the original finish of the piece, I wanted to make it mine with color. And I wanted… Read More

August 31, 2015

Bostitch compressor review—Big air CAP1615-OF

Bostitch compressor review---let's get on with it. Model CAP 1615-OF and how to make the most of a notoriously under-designed,… Read More

August 27, 2015

How to fix a loose hammer head: Tighten up that head

https://youtu.be/mt9bOBDIrJ4 If you've got a wood-handled hammer and the head is wiggly, jiggly, wobbly, or loose, here's a tool hack… Read More

August 25, 2015

Build your own sandbox

Excavate your own jobsite in this sandbox with toy trucks, shovels, and piles of sand Are you ready to build… Read More

August 20, 2015