Tag: diy

DIY Home Improvement Projects and Why I Hate Wainscoting




The other day I shared two accounts of friends of mine sharing their first DIY home improvement project. Every home owner has one and I’d be hypocritical if I didn’t share mine.

May 06 / 2013

That First Home Improvement Project




We live in an era where DIY has become a badge of honor. It’s lauded on television, encouraged in magazines and books, and Lowes & Home Depot have made a nice living off of it.

May 01 / 2013

How to Make Your Lawn Look Like a Baseball Outfield




The greatest lawn cutters on the planet earth work at Major League Baseball parks. The outfield grass at these pro stadiums is unbelievable. It glistens in the sun and has those perfect stripes in the grass.

5 Things Husbands Need for Spring Cleaning at Home




Gentlemen, the hour is coming nigh. It will be a crisp, sunny Saturday morning and your wife will turn to you and say, “I think we need to do some spring cleaning today.” Fear will strike your heart. An entire Saturday has just vanished before your eyes and you will soon be scouring every dark corner of your home for dust, dirt and particles unknown.

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Simple Ways to Add Value to Your Home




Recently, George to the Rescue’s George Oliphant met with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage agent Ronnie Aiosa to talk about some small projects you can take on to put your home in a better position to capture buyers’ attention this spring selling season.

A Father’s Guide to Getting a Room Ready for Baby




Ladies, this is not for you. This is just between us dads. This is not a post with affordable tips on baby-proofing a room nor is it a guide to color schemes and themes. This is a post of practical wisdom for father’s who are about to undertake what can be a fairly laborious process: getting a room ready for that first baby.

How to Grow Flowers for Your Home in the Winter




Here in the Northeast, the days are getting kind of dreary. It gets dark early. It’s getting a bit chilly and we’re constantly checking our Weather Channel app to see if snow is in the forecast. Sure our friends in Southern California, Texas and Florida are enjoying spring-like weather, but during the winter our homes could use a little something extra to brighten the place now that the holiday decor is gone.

January 16 / 2013

Real Estate Headlines for a New Year




Welcome to 2013. Merry New Year as Billy Ray Valentine of Trading Places would say. So as you dust off the confetti from your New Year’s Eve festivities hear are some real estate headlines to help you ring in the new year:

How to Hang Outdoor Christmas Lights




I will admit it. I’ve never hung lights on the outside of my home. I love how holiday lights look on homes across the neighborhood, but I’m not exactly sure how to do it so that it looks good on my own home. When I run into a problem like this, I turn to the oracle of problem solving: YouTube.

December 05 / 2012

Take the Struggle Out of Hanging Wall Art & Mirrors




Sick of struggling to hang large pieces of art or heavy mirrors? We were too until we discovered this!

November 15 / 2012