DIY Home Repair

Y’all ready to jump back into some heavy DIY? How about how to install cement board for tile? Anyone? You don’t actually have to lift a finger….err….maybe one just to scroll but it’s relatively low energy…. I’ll take that silence as a resounding YES to the DIY post. I am sharing the journey that we ... Read More about How to install cement board for tile

How to Fill Driveway Cracks? Do THIS to make your cracked driveway look so much better and it only costs $20! - You won't believe how amazing it is now!

Your old, cracked concrete slab can look like NEW again! Learn how to paint a concrete patio, from prepping & filling cracks to painting with epoxy.

Learn the key steps for how to set a solid base and run a trouble-free drain

Regular home maintenance not only extends the life of major mechanical systems and appliances, but can also reduce your home's energy costs. We've compiled 12 simple chores that any homeowner can handle. Enter them into your calendar, develop a routine and you'll find home ownership is a lot less stressful and less expensive, too!

If you've had problems with your pipes you'll want to read this. Plumbers give us the scoop on clogged pipes, DIY plumbing repair, and more!

If you’ve been following along for a while, then you might remember that we’ve been working on projects to fix up the exterior of our house since the spring. I shared the whole “before” of our exterior as well as our plans to improve it early in the season. So far we have worked ... Read More about How to Transform an Old, Tired, Cracked Concrete Patio

Breathe life into your old drill by repairing the failing battery. Learn how to open the battery pack and replace the old individual cells with new cells

Here’s how we stripped layers of paint from our concrete floor and revealed a fabulous and unique new feature in our home. You can do it too! We show you how.

Podcast 19 Tips for Staining a Concrete Floor: David Goddard with Goddard Designs shares tips for creating beautiful stained concrete. He explains how professionals stain concrete and he offers ideas to make yours an aesthetically pleasing project along with issues you need to consider like color selection, glazing, sealing, and more.

A few extra steps are all you need to put fresh paint on an old concrete surface.

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A concrete patio is a plain thing when first poured, and a sad thing when dressed in stained and peeling paint. Fortunately, it is not hard to repaint a concrete patio. Whether you want a solid block of color or are ready to try a more ambitious project, you can have your patio dressed in its best in no time.

See how easy it is to repaint a porch with rollable stone coating! It's a simple DIY home improvement project that anyone can do! Video tutorial too!

If you notice water around the furnace, the condensate drain may be clogged with slime. Fix the problem with chemical tablets and a larger drain hose.

Hello Sunshine! As part of my Home Depot Patio Style Challenge I repainted our covered concrete porch. This was something I’d always wanted to do cause over the years it had chipped and faded and it was ugly. Not wanting to simply paint over the worn chipped paint, I researched how to properly repaint a concrete porch. These are the simple steps to have you well on your way to a professional looking paint job. Repaint a Concrete Porch Materials | Muriatic Acid Ammonia No. 880 Concrete…