Category: DIY

Dining Room Refresh

For many of us, the dining room is our favorite in the house. It’s where we have family time and where we entertain. Brandi Abdul-Malik of Don’t Disturb This Groove is able to show us how a few simple touch ups from The Home Depot can really help make this space your own. Lately, I’ve... The …

5 step fire safety checklist

(BPT) - When flames engulfed his 1940s beach bungalow without warning, actor Taylor Kinney was thankful to make it out alive. That experience, paired with his role as one of America’s favorite TV firefighters, inspired him to advocate for fire sa...

How to Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets in Six Easy Steps

Lydia D’Antonio, the blogger behind Lydia Louise Blog, wanted a cabinet upgrade without a full kitchen renovation. With some smart planning and a little bit of paint she was able to make a big impact. Read on for a step-by-step tutorial on how to give your kitchen a fresh, new look. The Before The one thing... The …

DIY Projects That Can Transform Your Outdoor Space

Finishing up your backyard area goes beyond just getting furniture. Sarah Wagner of Dreaming of Homemaking shares how outdoor decor, a fresh coat of paint and a separation fence can create the perfect outdoor living area. It is amazing how DIY projects can transform any space, and that is what we have done in every inch... The …

4 steps to help you plan for wildfires

(BPT) - Wildfires and other disasters can be challenging because you rarely get enough warning to develop a plan to protect your family and minimize property damage, much less execute that plan. Thinking ahead can make all the difference — increa...

Simplify your kitchen with smart home gadgets

(BPT) - As the heart of the home, the kitchen is often the busiest room of the house — a perfect space to install the latest smart home gadgets. With “smart” sidekicks, you can solve kitchen challenges and simplify the overall cooking...

DIY Faux Whitewashed Brick Accent Wall

Make a statement when guests first walk in with a brick accent wall in your entryway. Blogger Brittany Norman of Ellison Made gives a step-by-step guide at how you can refresh your space with a fun accent wall. Read more to find out how to get this look for your home. The Before This is... The …

How to Hide a Chain Link Fence to Add Curb Appeal

When living in a rental property, renovations can be limited or difficult. Charlotte Smith of At Charlotte’s House was able to take advantage of a few Home Depot products to build a temporary wall to cover a chain link fence and add great curb appeal to her space. There are two fenced in pens at our... The …

Preparing for disaster: 9 things you can do now

(BPT) - Are you prepared if a disaster were to hit? If you aren’t, making sure to prioritize this initiative for you and your family is smart. Disasters don’t plan ahead, but you can.Here are nine things you can do now to ensure you are pre...

DIY Home Energy Checklist

Is your monthly utility bill excessively high? The likely culprits are air leaks, drafts and “energy vampires” — devices such as computers and game consoles that sap power even when they aren’t in use. The average American spends $2,000 on energy each year, with an estimated $200 to $400 of that going to waste due to drafts, air …

Office Makeover with the ProjectColor App

With a home office, sometimes renovations are necessary to create a good workplace. Kourtni Munoz of House on Longwood Lane was able to take advantage of a few Home Depot products, showing how changing the paint on her bookshelf made her office a place she wanted to work in again. The most embarrassing space in our... The …