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Weekend Projects

Stenciling Magic Transforms Patio

June 21, 2021 by Kathy Ziprik

Carl Schmitzer was unhappy with boring gray patio options presented to him by his condo association. So he took matters into his own hands. Now, after creating a unique stenciled patio, he’s the envy of his neighbors. “Who knew plain old concrete could look so good?” says Schmitzer, a Minneapolis resident. “I was inspired by […]

Filed Under: Outdoor Living, Weekend Projects

Plant It for the Planet

May 27, 2021 by Chad Gillikin

June is National Pollinators Month and June 21-27 is designated as “National Pollinator Week.” Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S Department of the Interior, Pollinator Week is a great opportunity to encourage people to do more in their backyards to support pollinators. •    Choose flowering plants for pollinators – butterflies, bees, […]

Filed Under: Extreme How-To, Lawn and Landscape Equipment, Weekend Projects

New DIY Craftsman Crosshead Installs in Less than 10 Minutes

February 23, 2021 by Kathy Ziprik

Homeowners can now instantly upgrade the appearance of interior doors, windows and cased openings with the new Craftsman Crosshead from Ornamental Decorative Millwork. The one-piece pre-built crosshead comes in five common widths and can be installed in less than 10 minutes. “This may be one of the easiest DIY projects imaginable,” says Keith Early, vice […]

Filed Under: Home Improvement, Molding, Weekend Projects, Windows & Doors

5 Winter Weekend Indoor DIY Projects

January 29, 2021 by Kathy Ziprik

Whether you’re staying inside this winter to avoid cold weather or possible COVID infection, now is the ideal time to tackle DIY projects. Invest just one weekend and you can add value and style to your home interior. Plan ahead and order online so that your DIY materials come right to your door. Then start […]

Filed Under: Bathroom, Kitchen, Molding, Painting, stairs, Weekend Projects

Prepping for Cold Weather Activities

October 22, 2020 by Kathy Ziprik

         Will 2020 ever end? That’s the question on the minds of many people who are tired of politics, quarantining and wearing masks. Certainly the year will come to an end, but not before cold weather and winter chores arrive. “We’d all like to see 2020 in the rear view mirror,” says […]

Filed Under: Lawn and Landscape Equipment, Weekend Projects

Rolling on a New Garage Floor

August 14, 2020 by Kathy Ziprik

Lindsey Wiese knew exactly what she wanted to do with her garage after moving into her new Austin, Texas home. Before household boxes, bikes and bins started cluttering the garage, she decided to have DaiHard® 100 epoxy coating applied to the floor. “I wanted the garage floor to look as nice as the rest of […]

Filed Under: Automotive, Extreme How-To, Flooring, Home Improvement, Weekend Projects

August – National Curb Appeal Month

August 14, 2020 by Kathy Ziprik

Creating “Top Down” Curb Appeal

Filed Under: Extreme How-To, Home Improvement, Roofing, Weekend Projects, Windows & Doors

TV Size Upgrade

January 28, 2019 by Jake Thomas

Over the weekend, I helped my buddy Mitch mount a new 60″ flat screen to the wall. This was a little trickier than it sounds, because he wanted to hang it over an existing wall nook that was too small for the larger screen. The TV nook built into his wall was originally designed to […]

Filed Under: Weekend Projects Tagged With: build wall, flat screen, framing, hang a tv, mount a TV, no studs, TV mount, TV recess, wall framing, wall nook, wall recess

5 Home Appliances You Didn’t Know You Could Repair Yourself

December 19, 2018 by Jake Thomas

(guest post by Chris Zeisler) Not every homeowner is a handy person, but with the right resources, you don’t have to be. While some appliance repairs are jobs for professionals, others are simple enough that even homeowners who aren’t mechanically inclined can handle them – especially if they know where to go to look for […]

Filed Under: HVAC, Weekend Projects Tagged With: appliance repair, DIY, fix, repair

Installing a Timberchic Accent Wall

November 8, 2018 by Jake Thomas

As part of an ongoing remodeling project, the EHT staff had our first opportunity to install Timberchic, a peel-and-stick plank made of genuine reclaimed wood. Thin, lightweight, and easy to cut and apply, these affordable DIY-friendly planks are made 100% from reclaimed river logs and are available in an enhanced palate of colors (we chose […]

Filed Under: Weekend Projects Tagged With: accent wall, Building Materials, DIY, home decor, home improvement, interior decor, pell and stick planks, remodeling, timberchic

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