Category: DIY

Samsung FlexWash/FlexDry Inspired Laundry Room Makeover

Nothing beats the sense of accomplishment you feel when you truly do it yourself. Read on to see how Rachel completely transformed her entire laundry room with the help of The Home Depot. Samsung FlexWash/FlexDry Inspired Laundry Room Makeover Choosing the right appliances for your laundry room is one of the most adult-iest things you... The …

Tiling like a pro comes down to the right grout

(BPT) - Today, anyone who enjoys interior design can experience the pride of installing their own tile. Planning is the key to success, since each project has different needs based on the size and type of tile and where it will be installed. After that...

The Perfect Family Sunday Brunch

Nothing beats a Sunday brunch like gathering with loved ones and spending quality time together. Read more below on how Ashley Basnight from Handmade Haven creates the perfect setting for her family to enjoy! The Perfect Family Sunday Brunch If you’re anything like me, you love a good family gathering, and for my family/friends, Sunday... The …

4 ways to prep your home for winter

(BPT) - When you start feeling those first hints of winter, the instinct to get ready kicks in. You may dig out your car’s snow brush, blanket, shovel and winter survival kit and place them in the trunk of your car. The winter coats and boots com...

How to make a concrete lawn border [video]

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) - Add curb appeal to your home with concrete borders that give a clean, finished look to your landscaping by defining your lawn, flower beds and pathways. For full project instructions, visit QUIKRETE.com.

Add curb appeal with a concrete lawn border

(BPT) - Curb appeal is important to homeowners for many reasons. Some people take pride in keeping up the exterior appearance of their home and enjoy the process of doing so. Others want to be the envy of the neighborhood or are meeting property guidel...

Planning and Preparing Your Garden

Creating a fresh garden doesn’t have to be a daunting project. Follow along as Ashley of Heirloomed shares a few easy tips for planning your own farmhouse inspired garden. Click here to check out the rest of her Farmhouse Garden series. Planning and Preparing Your Garden It’s Ashley from heirloomed again and today I’m sharing a... The …

4 tips to mitigate home improvement costs

(BPT) - Construction material costs in 2018 are up about 10 percent compared to last year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, and some raw materials, like crude petroleum, are up nearly 50 percent. Labor is also getting more expensive a...

5 simple tips for a low-maintenance lawn

(BPT) - Whether it’s regular outdoor entertaining, kids playing soccer or dogs chasing tennis balls, fun on the lawn — combined with hot, dry conditions — can mean your grass gets a major workout during the summer and early fall. But ...

5 ways to beat the heat this summer

(BPT) - Everyone has had that moment when fun in the sun turns into a struggle to stay cool. And when that happens, all you want to do is get out of the heat as fast as possible.Sometimes, however, that is easier said than done, and if you’ve eve...

Military move? 5 key tips that can smooth the way

(BPT) - Changing residences can be an emotional and logistical challenge for any family.For military families, that challenge can be recreated many times over. Due to the nature of the work, the average U.S. military family relocates every two to three...

Inspiration for Creating a Farmhouse Garden

Creating a fresh garden doesn’t have to be a daunting project. Follow along as Ashley of Heirloomed shares a few easy tips for planning your own farmhouse inspired garden. Inspiration for Creating a Farmhouse Garden Hi, I’m Ashley Schoenith, the founder + lifestyle designer of Heirloomed. I’m on a mission to keep heirlooms around for... The …

4 ways gardening is good for you

(BPT) - In this increasingly digital world, there's an app for just about everything. People are glued to their smartphones, texting instead of talking, and, in general, interacting with technology more than they do with the living, breathing world aro...

Backyard Entertainment Starts with Clean Concrete

(BPT) - The backyard truly is an extension of the home these days, so it makes perfect sense that homeowners are placing greater emphasis on the upkeep and maintenance of these areas. In fact, the primary reason homeowners start a landscaping project i...

3 elements to create a dream bathroom sanctuary

(BPT) - Bathrooms reign supreme, overtaking kitchens as the most popular remodeling project, according to a new survey by the National Association of Home Builders. In the study, remodelers reported on the most common projects in 2017 and 81 percent pe...