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Question: What are the biggest kitchen renovation mistakes to avoid? Answer: There’s no single answer to this question from our perspective. From framing issues to kitchen islands,…
Question: Budget question: I’m doing a new kitchen and wonder what your recommendations on appliances are. Answer: First thing is this: We know all projects have budgets…
Theresa and I love projects we can do with the kids. A terrific one is small lawn repair. Ideal for late summer/early autumn where we…
No matter what hues the color experts are promoting for top trends picks, conservative color palettes tend to stick as top picks for curb appeal…
Gotta lotta lawn? You need a lotta mower. This tool review of a walk-behind mower is a pleasure to do. If you need a…
Yes, gum. It’s a sticky dilemma that happens to more than just kids. It happens to everyone, especially the mommy-people, all too often. Gum stuck…
FixitUp Question: I have 2 small baths in my home, side-to-side. How hard is it to make it one large bath? Answer: The answer is…
Back-prime/seal any cedar siding you install (you can buy it pre-primed) and prime/seal the end-grains where you cut it during installation. Also, cedar should be…
Fast, light, and well-designed, DeWalt’s DCF 895L2 powerhouse 20-Volt Max cordless impact driver rips decks screws, structural screws and holes from frame to finish. If…
This easy-to-build Clutter Cutter is a simple, fun DIY storage solution for indoors or out.
The adult in me knows the lawn needs to be mowed. The 12 year old boy in me heard someone say “Tractor!” I’ve almost always…
Question: What blunders might I expect—or try to avoid—installing a kitchen island? Answer: The main blunder is mis-sizing it. Just because a certain combination of…
