Have you ever wondered why 99.9% of dryer vent hoods appear to be the $5 plastic variety? These dryer vent hoods or vent covers look like someone either installed very tiny venetian blinds on your exterior wall, or that you’re possibly trying to catch small rodents in a flimsy, lint-filled cage. Either way they don’t really convey high style. They’re almost always glaring white, regardless of the color of the home, or what colors might be aesthetically pleasing. They’re also prone to lint blockages and critters finding their way inside. Today, we’re going to propose something radical: replace your cheapie dryer vent hood with something that actually looks good! It’s typically a ten minute job that can have a subtle, but very nice visual impact on your home. We’ll dive into our experience with one particular brand as well as cover some alternative stylish dryer vent products to consider. Read More
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Wall I Want for Christmas – Homax Wall Texture DIY
The holidays are upon us, and I couldn’t be more excited about the food – I mean, family and friends. The family and friends who will soon be overstaying their welcome. Uh, I mean, visiting and sharing in the joy of the season! While I truly am excited about seeing friends and family, what I’m not excited about is putting on display the unsightly patches on our walls from years of changing out fixtures and wall décor. While I like to consider myself a handy lady, I’ve always balked at wall repairs. After ripping out closet shelves or replacing old toilet paper holders, I usually just wipe a smidge of spackle on the wall and call it a day. “Good enough – no one will notice!” says the DIY enthusiast everywhere with a to-do list a mile long. Read More
