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Garage and Basement Storage Shelves DIY Simple,Cheap and Sturdy
Everyone needs more garage storage room or basement shelving. Here is an easy wood shelf storage system you can build yourself. These can be made any size to suite your storage and organizing needs.
The example in the photo is eight feet long and eight feet tall. The shelves are twelve inches deep. Sometimes it’s nice [...]
How to Use The Most Common DIY Tool,Beer
A Six-Pack of Beer Can Make You a Home Maintenance Hero!
Here is a list of one beer projects, most can even be performed one handed so you don’t even need to set your beer down! I will leave it up to you how many you want to do in one afternoon.
Tighten loose door [...]
Twitter Poll:#diyskills Everyone Needs To Know How To DO
We started a Twitter poll to see what DIY tasks our tweeps think everyone need to know how to do around the house.
I will keep updating this post as the results come in.
Tweet us your reply or leave a comment here.
#diyskills everyone needs to know how to do?
Justin of J.Pierce Carpentry says “How to adjust [...]
Free Plans: Homemade Biesemeyer T-Square Table Saw Fence
Free detailed plans instructions, photos and CAD drawings showing you how to build your own Biesemeyer T-Square style saw fence.
Find the parts to Save Money Repairing Your Own Tools and Appliances
Repairing tools and appliances is not always that difficult. Often times the hardest part is locating the correct parts. We have put together a great list of sources for you to use. Now you can find the parts you need and make the repairs yourself and save a bunch of money doing it.
Sears Parts Direct [...]
Moldings, It Looks Difficult and Expensive, But Its Cheap and Easy!
Faux wainscoting, picture frame molding, squares on your walls, call it what you want, but it looks great.
This is a great technique that give you a lot of bang for your buck. I have it on my to do list for a bathroom and I was going to share the results with you when I get to it, [...]
Do It Yourself Chalkboard Paint in only 1:29 Minutes
Ok thats how long the video is, it may take you a little longer, but it’s still a great idea!
Do you have a cool idea for using home made chalkboard paint? A place for the kids to draw on the wall, a giant honey do list on the refrigerator? Post a comment and share your ideas with us.
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Add an Electric Outlet to an Existing Wall, Without Tears
Some place on your to do list is there a line that says “add a new outlet” ? You have been avoiding doing it haven’t you? Don’t lie to us, we are all friends here, we know the truth. No need to keep avoiding that wiring project. There is an easy cheap fix to your dilemma.
Matthias Wandel [...]
The Perfect Example of a Bad Example
Everyone knows remodeling can be full of surprises and unexpected events. Take the obvious facts that you know and create your plans. Just keep it in the back of your mind that unknown conditions can and will appear and will make themselves known at some point. In the photo is a wall I opened up. [...]
Choose & Install Smoke Alarms
Get several for around the house
Level of difficulty: Beginner
Installing smoke detectors in your home is quick, inexpensive and essential to you and your family’s safety. Determine the type of smoke detector you wish to install. Battery operated, stand-alone units are inexpensive, low maintenance and readily available at your local True Value hardware store.
When purchasing smoke [...]
