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 […]
Weekend Projects
Plant It for the Planet
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, […]
New DIY Craftsman Crosshead Installs in Less than 10 Minutes
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 […]
5 Winter Weekend Indoor DIY Projects
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 […]
Prepping for Cold Weather Activities
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 […]
Rolling on a New Garage Floor
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 […]
August – National Curb Appeal Month
Creating “Top Down” Curb Appeal
TV Size Upgrade
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 […]
5 Home Appliances You Didn’t Know You Could Repair Yourself
(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 […]
Installing a Timberchic Accent Wall
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 […]