Category: DIY

High-tech bathroom trends for 2018

(BPT) - Technology is trending in home design and decor this year, and some of the most dramatic, futuristic and fun tech trends are showing up in the bathroom. From glass doors and windows changing from clear to opaque with the touch of a button to to...

Turning Your Basement Into The Perfect Workspace

Turning Your Basement Into The Perfect Workspace Spring is that glorious time of year when you feel a need to clean the massive mess produced throughout the winter when motivation was the only thing lower than the temperature. Unfortunately, I do not own a garage at this time, but I do have a basement that... The …

Turning Your Basement Into The Perfect Workspace

Turning Your Basement Into The Perfect Workspace Spring is that glorious time of year when you feel a need to clean the massive mess produced throughout the winter when motivation was the only thing lower than the temperature. Unfortunately, I do not own a garage at this time, but I do have a basement that... The …

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 …

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 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 …

The secret places pests are hiding in your home

(BPT) - Pests can be hiding just about everywhere — whether you can see them or not. When you know where to look, there are preventative measures you can take to help avoid a pest infestation problem in your home. Terminix shares details on the u...