Author: DIY Lover

The best nutrition for your backyard chickens

(BPT) - Raising backyard chickens has been a growing trend in the United States over the past several years. Consumers crave choice in their family's diet, which often includes food they have grown or raised themselves. Raising a backyard flock helps c...

How Much Does It Cost to Charge An Electric Car?

Electric vehicles (EVs) are steadily coming into their own on American roads. In 2017, EV’s were the 24th best selling car in the US, with 199,826 vehicles sold. With cars … READ MORE How Much Does It Cost to Charge An Electric Car? The post How ...

How to Build a Modern Bed with Storage

Stacy Risenmay of Not Just A Housewife wanted to come up with a fun bed design for her son’s new room. This DIY modern bed with storage not only looks great in a kid’s room, but it’s also very functional. Read on to see step-by-step instructions! How to Build a DIY Modern Bed with Storage When he... The …

Build a Modern Loft Bed in Six Steps

Stacy Risenmay of Not Just a Housewife recently re-designed her son’s bedroom. For the new space, Stacy built a custom modern loft bed. Find out how you can recreate this look in six simple steps! Six Easy Steps to Build a DIY Modern Loft Bed for Teens When I was planning this bedroom makeover I knew... The …

4 Family-Friendly Spring Break Ideas

It’s that time of year when we have emerged from the cold winter slumber, and are welcoming those springtime rays of sunshine. The world reemerges with color, and we follow … READ MORE 4 Family-Friendly Spring Break Ideas The post 4 Family-Friend...

Spring Cleaning: A Garage Makeover

Spring Cleaning: A Garage Makeover New year, new garage, who this? That’s right! I had the opportunity to partner up with Home Depot to transform my lack luster garage into the ultimate one stop shop for all my organization and cleaning needs. Fun fact: I wanted to sleep on top of the workbench the night... The …

Don’t re-roof until you do these 5 things

(BPT) - With spring officially arriving, home improvement season is swinging into full gear. Fair warning to homeowners looking to hire a professional, 2018 is predicted to be a record-breaker.A recent study by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of H...

4 ways hardscapes can add value to your home

(BPT) - Outdoor hardscape projects add resale value to a home as well as bring extra enjoyment to homeowners while they are living in the home, according to the “Remodeling Impact Report: Outdoor Features” by the National Association of Rea...

6 project ideas to recreate your kitchen

(BPT) - As the hub of activity in a home, the kitchen serves many purposes: meal prep base, dining area, family gathering place, celebration zone, and entertainment center, to name a few. Does your high-use, heart-of-the-home kitchen meet the challenge...

How to Build an Energy-Efficient Treehouse

Treehouses aren’t just for kids anymore. Surreal, lavish treehouses are commanding nightly rates that compete with luxury hotels, and a TV show about treehouse design is currently in its 10th … READ MORE How to Build an Energy-Efficient Treehouse...

How to Organize Your Garage Like a Pro

Spring Cleaning: Start by Organizing Your Garage Now that the cold dark season we call winter is coming to an end, we’re finally starting to see some hope in the form of blue skies and slightly less freezing temperatures. Ah, spring is right around the corner. Naturally, the garage is the messiest place in our... The …

How to Organize Your Garage Like a Pro

Spring Cleaning: Start by Organizing Your Garage Now that the cold dark season we call winter is coming to an end, we’re finally starting to see some hope in the form of blue skies and slightly less freezing temperatures. Ah, spring is right around the corner. Naturally, the garage is the messiest place in our... The …

How to Brighten Up a Room with a Fireplace Makeover

After Shelby Vanhoy of Pretty in the Pines bought a new home, she knew she wanted to redo the fireplace to match her style. By re-tiling the fireplace and adding shiplap above the mantle, Shelby was able to elongate the fireplace and make the entire room feel brighter. Read on to see the steps Shelby took for... The …

Gothic Vampire Head Prop

Display your latest conquest, this Gothic Vampire Head. By day you’re a mild manner (insert job title here). By night you’re a vicious vampire hunter, stalking your prey with a supernatural hatred. Creatures of the night beware. – Gothic Vampire HeadKit includes glasses with spring eyeballs, extra eyeballs, and 20 humorous business cards with sayings like: …

How to Fix a Drafty Home

Welcome to the Take Charge of Your Home series from Direct Energy! Hiring a professional to perform household maintenance may offer convenience and peace of mind, but you can do … READ MORE How to Fix a Drafty Home The post How to Fix a Drafty Ho...