Author: DIY Lover

DIY Mid-Century Door Makeover

Sarah Wissinger, of The Surznick Common Room, loves her 1950s ranch, but she felt like some of the doors in her home were lacking her style. These budget-friendly options made a huge impact in her home and gave her doors a much needed makeover. Read on to see how Sarah gave her door a mid-century... The …

Winter Weather Outlook – December 2017

Possibly the biggest factor effecting your electric bill is the weather. It not only directly influences how much you use to heat or cool your home but also affects the … READ MORE Winter Weather Outlook – December 2017 The post Winter Weat...

5 Steps to the Perfect Backyard

Ashley Basnight, of Handmade Haven, loves to entertain, but didn’t have a great backyard space to host people. Being the avid DIYer she is, Ashley built her own floating deck! Read on to see how Ashley created a backyard oasis perfect for entertaining her guests and find out how to build a floating deck and... The …

5 Steps to the Perfect Backyard

Ashley Basnight, of Handmade Haven, loves to entertain, but didn’t have a great backyard space to host people. Being the avid DIYer she is, Ashley built her own floating deck! Read on to see how Ashley created a backyard oasis perfect for entertaining her guests and find out how to build a floating deck and... The …

5 Steps to the Perfect Backyard

Ashley Basnight, of Handmade Haven, loves to entertain, but didn’t have a great backyard space to host people. Being the avid DIYer she is, Ashley built her own floating deck! Read on to see how Ashley created a backyard oasis perfect for entertaining her guests and find out how to build a floating deck and... The …

6 fast fixes for a fresh, cozy home

(BPT) - As temperatures drop, you and your family will be spending more time living indoors — working, playing, relaxing and staying warm. More time indoors means it's more important to keep your home fresh by staying ahead of the continual build...

The hidden dangers of oversharing on social media

(BPT) - Locking doors and windows and leaving a light on used to deter criminals from breaking into homes when you were away on vacation, but our obsession with sharing photos and experiences in real time on social media has created a whole new securit...

How to Build a DIY Counter Height Bench

Jennifer Voelkel, of The Craft Patch, searched everywhere for a counter height bench for her kitchen. When she couldn’t find one, she did what she always does—DIY’d one! Read on to see how Jennifer built a beautiful counter height bench and created extra seating at her kitchen island. How to DIY a Counter Height Bench... The …

How to Build a DIY Counter Height Bench

Jennifer Voelkel, of The Craft Patch, searched everywhere for a counter height bench for her kitchen. When she couldn’t find one, she did what she always does—DIY’d one! Read on to see how Jennifer built a beautiful counter height bench and created extra seating at her kitchen island. How to DIY a Counter Height Bench... The …

In Porcelain Valley, dirt has no place to hide [Video]

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) - Born right here in Porcelain Valley, the VorMax Plus Self-Cleaning Toilet from American Standard was meticulously engineered to be a true marvel of modern technology. It cleans and freshens the toilet bowl with every flush — no extra steps needed. To be part of …

3 Easy Holiday Styling Tips

3 Easy Holiday Decorating Tips As a part of the Holiday Style Challenge here on The Home Depot Blog, we asked 11 talented bloggers to decorate their homes with holiday decorations from The Home Depot. We loved seeing how our blogger partners brought their seasonal spaces to life! We’ve pulled together our favorite easy holiday... The …

3 Easy Holiday Styling Tips

3 Easy Holiday Decorating Tips As a part of the Holiday Style Challenge here on The Home Depot Blog, we asked 11 talented bloggers to decorate their homes with holiday decorations from The Home Depot. We loved seeing how our blogger partners brought their seasonal spaces to life! We’ve pulled together our favorite easy holiday... The …

Does Ductwork Go Bad?

Welcome to the Energy Efficiency Myths series from Direct Energy! As many myths arise from incomplete knowledge, they can create seemingly possible answers that many people accept as fact. Each … READ MORE Does Ductwork Go Bad? The post Does Duct...

Cats savor more than just flavor

(BPT) - Because cats become so ingrained in people's lives, it's often easy to forget they are animals with specific needs that could be outside of what owners may think is best. According to research from Mintel, cat owners consider taste as the most ...