Author: DIY Lover

Protect your pets by bringing them home again safely

(BPT) - From the moment you bring your pet home, they are a member of your family and you want to do everything you can to protect them from harm — including bringing them home safely if they get lost. Each year, 6-8 million pets are taken into U.S. animal shelters. Thankfully, with HomeAgain, more than …

Choosing the Best Kitchen Appliances for Your Home

Choosing the Best Kitchen Appliances for Your Home Ruthie Ridley of Ruthie Ridley Blog and her husband Ben were in need of new kitchen appliances for their home. We asked them to choose the best kitchen appliances for them. Read on to find out how easy their shopping and delivery experiences were. Ruthie, here! I am... The …

Create a Modern Powder Room Using Black Shiplap

Nicole White of Live Laugh Decorate previously finished her powder room, but felt that something was missing. See how she used black shiplap in an unconventional way for a dramatic and gorgeous effect. Create a Modern Powder Room Using Black Shiplap My powder room has long been in the market for some much needed love and affection.... The …

Transforming a Pre-Fabricated Tuff Shed Into a Solar-Powered Workshop

Ben Uyeda of HomeMade Modern, an experienced DIYer and architect, considered building a solar-powered workshop from scratch. However, building a shed from scratch is labor intensive. Find out how Ben customized his pre-fabricated Tuff Shed into a solar-powered workshop. Transforming a Pre-Fabricated Tuff Shed Into a Solar-Powered Workshop I love designing and building. I wanted to... The …

Which type of insulation is right for your home?

(BPT) - With the imminent approach of dropping temperatures, many people reach for their sweaters as they run out the door. In a bittersweet farewell to summer, boats are hauled out of the water and taken in to be winterized. Wool sock purchases start ...

How to Install a Barn Wood Accent Wall in Herringbone Pattern

Shara McCuiston of Woodshop Diaries created a gorgeous herringbone barn wood accent wall in her home. Read more to find out how to get this look for your home. How to Install a Barn Wood Accent Wall in Herringbone Pattern Barn wood is so trendy right now. One great way to use it in your home is... The …

How to Install Laminate Flooring

Installing new flooring is easier than ever with a variety of new, durable products that go down in a snap. These attractive laminate planks have the look of real wood and will add warmth and elegance to any space. Materials       Laminate Flooring       Knee Pads       16-gauge nails (for nailer)       Wood scrap       Mask/Gloves/Safety Glasses Tools       Tape Measure... The …

How to Replace Your Shower Head

Showering accounts for nearly 17 percent of residential indoor water use and, there’s a good reason for it: you want to be comfortable in your shower. Not surprisingly, some people … READ MORE How to Replace Your Shower Head The post How to Replace Your Shower Head appeared first on Direct Energy.

Breathe easier with smart tips for an allergy-free home

(BPT) - Stuffy and runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose and eyes — having fall allergies can be miserable. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), more than 60 million Americans suffer from asthma and allergies, and nearly 70 percent of U.S. households are affected by indoor allergens.While you can't control Mother Nature, you …

The Best Fruits and Vegetables to Grow in the Fall

Gardening is a hobby that you can spend a lifetime learning about. Seasons change, seeds fail or thrive, and just when you think you know it all, you realize how … READ MORE The Best Fruits and Vegetables to Grow in the Fall The post The Best Fruits and Vegetables to Grow in the Fall appeared …

Easy Kitchen Island Tile Backsplash

Shannon Ingle, of Coffee Paint Repeat, is always looking for renter-friendly ways to update her home. Check out how Shannon created a beautiful kitchen island tile backsplash in no time! Easy Kitchen Island Tile Backsplash I’m so excited to be back sharing another DIY project with you on The Home Depot Blog! I am always on the... The …

5 Effortless DIY Projects to Prep Your Home for Fall — and Beyond

(BPT) - The telltale signs are all there. Maybe it’s football season, the changing color of the trees right outside your door, or the crisp morning air that’s suddenly taken on a chill. Yes, there’s no denying it, fall is here and winter is quickly following behind.No matter where you live in the country, the colder …

DIY Tile Fireplace Makeover

Joni Lay of Lay Baby Lay used these beautiful peel and stick tiles to give her tile fireplace a total transformation in just one hour. Read how this simple, refresh brightened up the whole living room! DIY Tile Fireplace Makeover I just finished updating my tile fireplace with Home Depot’s peel and stick Smart Tiles. The... The …

Top Three Wind Turbine Myths

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 Top Three Wind Turbine Myths The post Top Three Wind Turbine Myths appeared first on Direct Energy.