Have you ever done something with your house that you thought was going to look really great, but turned out to be a total dud? I have. About three weeks after moving into our new …
Written by: Guest
Doing your own stucco work. It sounds easy enough. Just mix some mud into a wheelbarrow and slather it all over the side of your house right? It’s not as easy as it looks, and …
Written by: Eric
Every man I’ve ever met has had a secret fantasy that some old codger would find him one day, hand him a laser sword and explain he was the last person in the galaxy with …
Written by: Peter
What do you get for the phone that has everything? Trendy case? Check. Cool apps? Check. What about a wooden speaker? Che- wait, what!? I suppose to be more precise it is actually called a …
Written by: Peter
Old windows can be a bummer. They’re often drafty around the edges, fogged up in between panes and difficult to open. That’s why many people who own an older home opt out to replace the …
Written by: Eric
A while back, we did a post on how to install a hidden wall safe, to help keep at least some of your valuables safe from vermin scumbag thieves. While I still think that’s a …
Written by: Phil
DIY Discussion, How To, Painting
Is your home’s façade looking like a prime contender for “Pimp My Hovel” lately? Never fear! If you have shutters, we’ll show you how a little paint, and a little work, can make a huge …
Written by: Phil
Concrete might not be the most interesting of topics, but to me it’s an amazing invention that’s been around forever. Without it, we wouldn’t have all of the cool things in the world like skyscrapers, …
Written by: Eric
Architecture, Building Materials, How To, Landscaping
So how much difference can a porch railing make, anyhow? You’ll see at the end, in the incredible “after” pic. The above shot is what my daughter and her husband’s house looked like when they …
Written by: Phil
Architecture, Building Materials, Featured, How To
Does your dark, tiny kitchen have you feeling a bit claustrophobic? Trying to keep track of other household members, but having trouble due to a pesky, inconveniently placed wall? Fear not! With a bit of …
Written by: Phil