Category: Home Improvement Blogs

Natural selection: Live-edge wood in home design

(BPT) - Live-edge hardwood, in which the sides of the slab are left unmilled to retain the natural profile of the tree trunk, is an increasingly popular decorative trend in today’s residential interiors. The technique is not only used for pieces ...

4 laundry personalities: Where do you fit?

(BPT) - Chic, trendy, sporty, bohemian, sophisticated, fun, classic — you probably have a clear vision of your fashion and style personality. But do you know your laundry personality? How you wash the clothes you wear is every bit as personal and...

4 laundry personalities: Where do you fit?

(BPT) - Chic, trendy, sporty, bohemian, sophisticated, fun, classic — you probably have a clear vision of your fashion and style personality. But do you know your laundry personality? How you wash the clothes you wear is every bit as personal and...

Wooden Star Decoration for the Fourth of July

These Fourth of July wooden star decorations are a great way to dress up your front door, backyard deck or fireplace mantel. Alexi Politis of Seeking Alexi, takes you through the project, step by step, and offers a few tips to make the wooden star project go smoothly. I made three wooden star decorations for my The …

Wooden Star Decoration for the Fourth of July

These Fourth of July wooden star decorations are a great way to dress up your front door, backyard deck or fireplace mantel. Alexi Politis of Seeking Alexi, takes you through the project, step by step, and offers a few tips to make the wooden star project go smoothly. I made three wooden star decorations for my The …

DIH Workshop: Concrete Serving Tray

DIH Workshop: Concrete Tray Spruce up your home this summer with a concrete tray! Use it to serve afternoon snacks or turn it into a decorative shelf, the options are endless. Learn how to make your own customized concrete tray on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at our Do-It-Herself Workshop. Register for your local DIH Workshop on The …

Garage door industry issues consumer alert

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) - A nationwide garage door repair scam has prompted the garage door industry to issue a national consumer alert. The industry’s warning includes four short videos that describe the scam.“We believe that hundreds of garage door and opener customers are victimized by these scammers every …

Garage door industry issues consumer alert

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) - A nationwide garage door repair scam has prompted the garage door industry to issue a national consumer alert. The industry’s warning includes four short videos that describe the scam.“We believe that hundreds of garage door and opener customers are victimized by these scammers every …

3 Mailbox Curb Appeal Projects You Can Complete in a Weekend

A curb side mailbox has two jobs to do. First and foremost, it’s there to collect your mail. But, your mailbox also has a big role to play in the curb appeal of your home. We asked three talented lifestyle and design bloggers to show what replacing an old mailbox, and then sprucing the mailbox The …

DIY Workshop: Bottle Opener Game Round Up

A DIY Workshop for Father’s Day The Bottle Opener Game is the perfect Father’s Day gift or entertainment piece for your next summer get-together! Join us as we demonstrate how to build a bottle opener that also functions as a fun-filled game on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at this month’s Do-It-Yourself Workshop at The Home Depot. Register The …

DIY Backyard Deck Rebuild

Sometimes you need to tear what you have down and start over. That’s the case for this backyard deck rebuild by Andrew Bacon of Field Treasure Designs. His deck had seen its best years, it wasn’t really suitable for his needs, and it turns out it wasn’t even well-constructed in the first place. He totally rebuild The …

Install handrails for a safer home

(BPT) - The National Safety Council considers unintentional falls one of the leading causes of household accidents in the U.S. This trend is especially true among adults 65 and older with one in three experiencing an injury related fall each year accor...