DIY PROJECTS
DIY Projects with step-by-step instructions on projects big & small around the house & yard
DIY PROJECTS LIBRARY
No matter what your experience level, you’re sure to find great weekend home improvement project ideas and the helpful advice you need right here. Take a look around. Then come to see us where you will find all the painting, gardening, home repair tools, products and advice you need to get your do-it-yourself projects done right.
Use Color to Paint Like a Pro
Delight your family and friends this season by giving your rooms a makeover — learning how to use color like an interior designer can create rooms that have a cohesive, inspired and welcoming look that your visitors will love.
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Connect Rooms Using Paint Color
Beautiful interior design calls for harmonious use of color. Adjoining rooms painted in colors that clash can have an undesirable effect. Create flow between rooms by using a color scheme that smoothly brings your rooms together in a unified way.
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Painting Ideas for Kids Rooms
If any rooms in the house call for an imaginative spin, it’s your children’s. Take advantage of the opportunity and create the perfect personal hideaway that your kids will love. Don’t forget your number one resource — look to your kids for inspiration.
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How to Dispose of Old Paint
Like most DIY’ers, you probably have a handful of half-empty, old paint cans stored in the garage or basement from previous paint projects. While storing unused, leftover paint is a great practice, at some point, you may need to dispose of leftover paint properly.
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Choosing the Right Paintbrush and Roller
Taking the time to select the appropriate brushes and rollers can save you time and give you professional-looking results. The quality of your paint job depends as much on the quality of your applicators as it does on the paint, so don’t skimp.
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Strip Paint from Wood
As wood surfaces in your home age, their finishes can begin to flake or fade away. Whether the wood is covered with stain, varnish or paint, stripping the old finish off to add new stain or paint can give your wood’s beauty a new lease on life.
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Childproof Your Home
As a parent, from the moment your child is born you begin to worry about his or her safety. Keeping a child safe from harm is not always easy. The average household is full of potential hazards that pose a threat to a young child. However, all it takes is a few simple alterations to make your home safe.
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Install a Garbage Disposal
Garbage are convenient tools for disposing of food waste easily and appropriately in a kitchen sink drain. Today’s models are efficient, safe, virtually trouble-free devices that an experienced DIY-er can install in a few hours.
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The basement is the foundation of your home, so rightfully you worry if you see moisture on walls or floors. If not taken care of, it can spell major problems. Don’t panic if you have a leak. You can waterproof your basement to dry it up and hold back any encroaching water.
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How to Patch Drywall
It’s inevitable. No matter how careful you are, holes in your drywall are going to happen. Fortunately, no matter how extensive the damage, it is fixable.
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