Author: DIY Lover

DIY Charred Wood Accent Wall for Your Master Bedroom

Achieve a bold and beautiful look in your master bedroom using charred wood appearance boards. Blogger Amanda Hendrix of Love and Renovations gives us a step-by-step guide. DIY Charred Wood Accent Wall for Your Master Bedroom As much time as I have put into making my home beautiful in the 6+ years that I’ve lived here,... The …

Hot Chocolate Recipe

See how food blogger Kate Parham Kordsmeier from Root + Revel created this delicious and easy hot chocolate recipe that’s perfect for the holiday season. Hot Chocolate Recipe Ingredients 4 tbsp. unsweetened cacao powder 3 cups coconut milk, whole milk or half and half 1 tsp. vanilla extract ½ tsp. ground cinnamon 2-3 tbsp. sugar (depending... The …

Give Your Bathroom a Makeover Using Shiplap Appearance Boards

Alex Evjen of AVE Styles used vertical shiplap appearance boards for a modern and unconventional look in her bathroom. Read more to find out how to get this look for your home. Bathroom Makeover Using Vertical Shiplap Appearance Boards Shiplap has taken over the interior design world this past year, and it has intrigued me. Even though... The …

Technology Buzz – October 2017

Welcome to the October Technology Buzz! First, for the sake of Halloween, we’ll look at an experiment that generates electricity from human tears. Then, because electric cars are expected to … READ MORE Technology Buzz – October 2017 The po...

DIY Weathered Wood Accent Wall

Sam Ramondi DIY Huntress created a dramatic weathered wood accent wall for her laundry room. Read more to find out how to get this look in your home. DIY Weathered Wood Accent Wall Weathered wood accent walls are the biggest trend in home design right now. Not only are they easy on the eyes, they are also... The …

How to Update Kitchen Hardware

Updating the hardware on your existing cabinet doors and drawers can be a quick, inexpensive way to freshen up your kitchen’s overall look. Tools & Materials: New Kitchen Hardware Screwdriver (or Cordless Drill) Tape Measure (optional) Step 1: Count Your Pulls & Handles First, you’ll want to do a thorough count of all your doors... The …

The Smarter Way to Lay Tile

Katie Bower, of Bower Power, was looking for a way to give her sister’s bathroom a high-end look on a budget. Read on to see how Katie added the perfect amount of contrast by adding Smart Tiles. A Smarter Way to Lay Tile If something walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, it usually is... The …

How to Update Kitchen Cabinets

Refresh your kitchen with the power of paint. If you like the overall layout of your cabinets and they’re structurally sound, a fresh coat of paint can change the look of the entire room and save you a lot of money. Materials Painter’s Tape Vinyl Gloves, Mask, Safety Glasses Degreaser Rags Canvas Drop Cloth Tack... The …

How to Install a Shiplap Wall

Shiplap is the perfect way to add texture, pattern and authentic charm to any space. Whether it’s an accent wall or a focal point, this barn wood shiplap is versatile and easy to work with. Materials       Barn Wood Shiplap Product       Eyewear/Gloves/Mask Tools       Pry Bar       Hammer       Stud Finder       Chalk Line       Level       Pencil       Tape Measure       Speed Square... The …

5 tips to clean your home – and save the planet

(BPT) - Log onto almost any news website and in just a few clicks you’ll probably come across some story about the environment. Whether it involves international agreements, alternative energy sources or fuel-efficient cars, the discussion is oft...

DIY Bathroom Adhesive Tile Backsplash

Jenni Radosevich, of I Spy DIY, has a passion for finding out the latest trends in home design and turning them into do-it-yourself projects. This showed through in her Smart Tiles bathroom backsplash update. Read on to learn how Jenni paired an adhesive tile backsplash and wallpaper to create a beautiful guest bathroom! DIY Adhesive Tile... The …

How to Update a Bedroom Light Fixture

Updating your bedroom lighting is an easy way to create a more restful, stylish vibe; and you only need a few tools to do it yourself. Materials       New Light Fixture       Adjustable Support Bracket (if needed) Tools       Ladder       Screwdriver (or Cordless Drill)       Wire Stripper       Pliers (if needed)       Circuit Meter (optional) Step 1: Flip the Kill Switch... The …

Transform Your Bedroom with Beachwood Appearance Boards

Corey Decker of Sawdust 2 Stitches needed something to spruce up her blah bedroom. She typically used it as storage space for extra furniture, but decided that it needed an accent wall. Find out how she used beachwood appearance boards to create a coastal retreat. Transform Your Bedroom with Beachwood Appearance Boards Hey all! My master bedroom... The …