Category: DIY

Home bartending: Your guide to the perfect drink

(BPT) - When Stacie Grissom of Garden Cocktails has folks over to her apartment, she makes sure to offer guests something to drink before they can even get through the door. She built her brand on the notion that anyone can make gorgeous and tasty alco...

Back Porch Rebuild and Refresh

When you purchase a fixer upper to renovate, you are taking on a huge challenge. With a little help from The Home Depot, Katherine Brooks of Design Central Project revamped her neglected back porch to a beautiful space for the whole family to enjoy. When we purchased our 1905 Victorian home a couple of years... The …

Updated Kitchen Flooring

As new homeowners, renovations can be difficult, especially for the floors. Reichel Broussard of Copy Cat Chic was able to take advantage of  a few Home Depot products, showing how flooring made a huge difference in her kitchen. When we first moved into our new house over a year ago, there was a laundry list... The …

An “Insta-Ready” Space Upgrade

Kristen Johnson of A Girl and Her Glitter was one of our winners from this year’s Orange Tank Pitch Competition. She submitted her dream project and presented on stage at the 2019 Haven Conference. Read below how she transformed an empty space into her dream Insta-ready space. I’m so very excited to present to you... The …

Smart ideas to green your lifestyle

(BPT) - The green movement continues to thrive with people finding new and inventive ways to incorporate environmentally conscious elements throughout their daily lives. Now more than ever, sustainable choices are important to how we live today and for...

UL Presents: Smoke Alarm Friendship Stories [Video]

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) - Meet Billy, Becky and Bob. Watch as their hardworking Smoke Alarm friends stay alert to keep them safe in these real-life scenarios. Your life is worth the effort. Check to make sure your smoke alarms are working and don't forget to change your batteries …

Take it from the pros and close before you doze [Video]

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) - UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI) is launching a powerful new video featuring 911 dispatch and helmet camera footage of the rescue of a young girl in a house fire. This real-life rescue showcasing the great work of Fairfax firefighters provides a significant example …

Day of the Dead Halloween Porch

Halloween does not always have to be scary. Kati Farrer of Houseful of Handmade was able to take advantage of a few Home Depot products, showing how to decorate her patio for Halloween. Have fun with your Halloween decor this year and decorate with bright colors in a Day of the Dead theme! Instead of... The …

Kid-Friendly Halloween Decor

Halloween is a big deal to Mallory Nickolaus of Classy Clutter. This year she was able to take advantage of a few Home Depot products, showing how Halloween decor does not have to be scary for young children. Halloween is a big deal around here! As soon there is even a hint of fall in... The …

Spooky Halloween Cemetery Front Porch

With Halloween around the corner, it is always fun to decorate the outside of your home in preparation for guests. Chelsea Johnson of Making Manzanita was able to take advantage of  a few Home Depot products, showing how she prepared for her trick-or-treaters this year. Halloween is right around the corner, so it’s time to... The …