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Replace Outdoor Lighting

July 22, 2019 by Jake Thomas

    (guest post by Megan Wenzl) If you’re anything like us, you love your home. Taking pride in where you live is one of the purest pleasures in life, but since most people spend the majority of their time inside their humble (or not-so-humble) abodes, it can be easy to overlook the exterior.  Part […]

Filed Under: Extreme How-To, Lighting Tagged With: DIY, home improvement, Home Improvement Projects, LED, light, lighting, lights, outdoor lighting

First Roofing Job? Avoid These Common Mistakes

July 10, 2019 by Jake Thomas

  (guest post by Nate Smith)   Any roofing job can be dangerous, whether you are an expert or a beginner. The nature of the work carries risks, no matter your experience level. Although costs are high to repair or replace a roof, it can be even more expensive if not done properly the first […]

Filed Under: Extreme How-To, Roofing Tagged With: Building Materials, DIY, do it yourself, flat roof, home improvement, Home Improvement Projects, roof, roofing

Planning a Stair Rail

May 30, 2019 by Jake Thomas

Installing a stair guardrail can be a challenging undertaking. The project is more complicated than tread or riser removal, because you’re dealing with precise angles rather than square cuts. The rail system must be securely supported by newels that are solidly fastened to the framing of the floor or wall. The rail must also adhere […]

Filed Under: stairs Tagged With: Building Materials, guardrail, hand rail, handrail, home improvement, Home Improvement Projects, iron baluster, ironpro, remodel, remodeling, stair, stair rail, staircase, stairs

New Ceiling Fixture from Lamps Plus

May 21, 2019 by Jake Thomas

Last week, we upgraded a ceiling fixture with a new chandelier from Lamps Plus. This lighting fixture was  located above the staircase we recently remodeled and made a beautiful “crown jewel” to decorate the space. The homeowner selected the Lacey 28″ Wide Round Black Chandelier to replace a much smaller (and lackluster) existing pendant. The […]

Filed Under: Lighting Tagged With: chandelier, DIY, do it yourself, home improvement, Home Improvement Projects, lighting, liht fixture, Tool News

Give Your Cabinet a Second Life

April 15, 2019 by Jake Thomas

(guest post by Owen Wright)   Do you want to freshen up and give your cabinets a second life?  Would you rather consider replacing, refinishing or cabinet refacing? Here is a guide to help you decide. Signs That It Is Time For Change Over time, your cabinets suffer from wear and tear and damage that […]

Filed Under: Kitchen Tagged With: Building Materials, cabinets, DIY, do it yourself, Extreme How-To, home improvement, Home Improvement Projects, kitchen cabinets, remodel, remodeling

Installing Risers on Stairs

April 8, 2019 by Jake Thomas

Okay, back to my ongoing to stair-remodeling series, which you can follow in my previous blog posts here. On the last episode, I had to deal with a surprise: constructing and installing a stair stringer. This time, I’m installing new risers and treads on the upper flight of this split-level staircase (home of the new […]

Filed Under: stairs Tagged With: build stairs, build steps, Building Materials, DIY, do it yourself, home improvement, Home Improvement Projects, L.J. Smith, lj smith, riser, stair, staircase, stairs, stringer, tread

Home Improvement Regrets

April 4, 2019 by Jake Thomas

Ever start a home-improvement project and then wish that you hadn’t? According to a recent study at ImproveNet.com, 63 percent of people who have attempted home DIY projects said they regretted at least one of them. The survey of 2,000 Americans exposed some ugly truths about DIY endeavors. One in three people have called a […]

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Home Ownership Excitement (aka Basement Leak!)

April 3, 2019 by Jake Thomas

Homeownership can be challenging, rewarding and exciting. This is particularly true as you settle into a new house and get to know its character quirks, which can range from floor squeaks and sticking doors to flickering lights and midnight water leaks that threaten to the destroy the home. It was one of those surprise water […]

Filed Under: Extreme How-To Tagged With: basement leak, DIY, do it yourself, emergency, Extreme How-To, flood, home improvement, Home Improvement Projects

Dreaming for a Dream Home

April 2, 2019 by Jake Thomas

  I saw an interesting study recently on what Americans want in a dream home. Northshore Fireplace surveyed 2,000 Americans to determine their hopes for a house in the future. It turns out, people are thinking big. According to the results, the average American wants a home with 7.5 rooms in a comfortable 2,195-sq. ft. […]

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How to Do Your Own Chimney Maintenance

March 20, 2019 by Jake Thomas

(guest post by Jesse Peralta)   Home is where the hearth is! A fireplace not only makes for an attractive focal point for a room, but also creates a warm and cozy atmosphere. However, homeowners should make sure this warm corner is regularly cleaned, thereby keeping the house and family safe from chimney fires. Though […]

Filed Under: Roofing Tagged With: chimney, chimney cleaning, chimney maintenance, chimney sweep, DIY, home improvement, Home Improvement Projects, Tools

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