Getting to Know Wallpaper-Removal Techniques
New wallcovering can transform a room, going from boring to beautiful. But before you can determine the best approach to removing wallpaper, you need to know the type of wallcovering and the type of wall [more…]
Estimating How Much Paint to Buy
Before you begin painting your home's interior walls, ceiling, woodwork, doors, or windows, you need to estimate the amount of paint you'll use. Estimates require specific calculations for each surface [more…]
Using Curtains and Draperies in Your Home Decor
Curtains and draperies are chameleons. They work hard at blocking light and sound, heat and cold. They're also extraordinarily decorative and add enormous personality to a room. [more…]
Caulking Your Tub and Shower
Caulking the connection between your shower walls and tub prevents leaks and reduces mildew buildup. Removing old caulk and recaulking joints between tiles and your tub is an annual bathroom maintenance [more…]
Applying Feng Shui Principles to Your Bed
Feng Shui involves many principles for the auspicious (or favorable) positioning of your bed. To take advantage of as many of them as you can, use common sense, along with the conditions of your individual [more…]
Troubleshooting a Car That Won't Start
Did you ever consider those wonderful days when your car won't start. If you left your lights, radio, or some other electrical gizmo on after you parked the car, you know what the trouble is: Your battery [more…]
How to Remove Old Wallpaper
Stripping wallpaper is a serious home-improvement project. Removing old glue from walls before you paint is a must. These tips show how to strip old wallpaper from your walls and remodel like a professional [more…]
How to Fix Scratches In Hardwood Floors
Fixing scratched hardwood floors is essential for any homeowner lucky enough to have wood floors. Scratches on hardwood floors mar their beauty, but fixing scratches is easy. You can make your floor look [more…]
Using Feng Shui at Work: Private Offices and Cubicles
Arrange your personal office or cubicle according to the tenets of feng shui to get the most possible work done with the least amount of stress and frustration. [more…]
How to Replace Ceiling Light Fixtures
Safely replacing a ceiling light fixture is a manageable DIY home-improvement project. You don't need a professional electrician to replace interior ceiling-mounted lights. These video tips apply whether [more…]Planting Vegetables from Seed and Seedling
You can plant vegetable seeds indoors or outdoors. If you plant seeds indoors, you transplant them into your garden later. With direct seeding, you skip the indoor step and sow the seeds directly in your [more…]
Arranging Your Bedroom Furniture
The bed is the key piece of furniture in any bedroom, and it naturally becomes the focal point. Bedroom furniture is traditionally arranged according to a few general rules. For the most part based on [more…]
Checking Your Tires for Wear
You should check your tires for wear at least once a month and before and after long trips. To determine whether you need to (a) buy new tires, (b) have your wheels balanced, [more…]
Holiday Decorating: Valentine's Day Romance
You don't have to go wild to spice things up for Valentine's Day — romantic decorating doesn't always come packaged in satin sheets and fire-red velvet pillows. No matter what your everyday decorating [more…]
Making Compost - Black Gold for Your Organic Garden
The best and most refined of organic matters is compost,which is organic matter and/or manures that have decomposed until they resemble loamy soil. Thoroughly decomposed compost contains lots of humus [more…]
How to Fix Large Cracks in Drywall
Fixing cracks in drywall (even if the crack is big) is an inexpensive repair that can make a damaged wall look fresh and new again. Cracks in drywall (also called wallboard, gypsum board, and Sheetrock [more…]
Sewing a Slipcover for an Ottoman
Many people have an old ottoman sitting around in their den or living room for its great function, but often, that same (boring) ottoman wouldn't win a design award. No need to throw it away and buy a [more…]
Steps for Fool-Proof Repotting
Ready for a little repotting? It's not that difficult even if it's your first try at repotting a plant, and if you're an old hand at it, you may discover some helpful new techniques. Before you remove [more…]
How to Paint Trim
If you know how to paint trim, you can brighten up the appearance of any room. Painting trim can protect them from wear and complete your design statement. Getting trim to look perfectly smooth requires [more…]
Reading a Tire Sidewall
When shopping for tires, you need to know what the numbers and letters on your sidewall mean in order to select the appropriate replacement tire.
Tires usually follow a pattern can be illustrated by dissecting [more…]
Planting a New Lawn from Seed
Starting a lawn from seed is the least expensive way to transform your home or garden with a new lawn. Find information and step-by-step instructions on how to turn grass seed into a lush, beautiful lawn [more…]
How to Fix Small Drywall Cracks
Fixing cracks in drywall (also referred to as wallboard, gypsum board, or Sheetrock) is essential because drywall damages easily. Repairing small cracks in drywall is also easy. The best way to fix a small [more…]
How to Pick Paint Colors
Picking paint colors can get confusing, but you don’t need to hire a decorator. Use these professional tips for choosing paint colors to turn your home into a haven. [more…]
How to Deal with Popcorn Ceilings
Popcorn ceilings are a great annoyance of many homeowners. Learning how to deal with popcorn ceilings means understanding the nature of this textured ceiling and knowing what you want to achieve. [more…]
How to Test a Circuit Breaker with a Voltage Tester
Knowing how to test a circuit breaker can save on electricians’ fees. Test the circuit breaker with a voltage tester to see if it’s faulty. The voltage tester will indicate if the breaker is getting power [more…]
