Cold Weather Precautions, Outdoors
After preparing the inside of your home for the impending cold of winter, fall is the PERFECT time to prepare your home’s exterior and the areas around it. It’s not yet too cold and the fall weather is ideal for working outdoors in many parts of the country. Lawn and garden prep: The catch phrase “winterize your lawn” is more than just a few fancy words...
Continue ReadingHow To: Repair Drywall Holes
Milan from our Media Team deals with a couple of knuckleheads making holes in his drywall. Follow along as he shows you the simple steps to making a clean and paint-able repair to drywall, whether you have a large or small hole. Filling a small hole in drywall: Materials needed: Drywall tape Sanding block Spackling or joint compound Putty knife Repairing a...
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6 Easy DIY Projects For Home
We all like to save money, do things ourselves, and even express our creativity. That’s where do-it-yourself projects come into play. Save the tough jobs for the professionals if they’re out of your ability range, and save the fun and creative ones for yourself—especially if you can include the entire family. Here’s a list of fun, easy DIY projects that...
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Top DIY Mistakes To Avoid
Don't paint yourself into a corner... watch out for these common mistakes. The best part about tackling a DIY project is the satisfaction you get from finishing something you could have paid someone else to do. But beware! Few DIY projects are without their pitfalls—even for the most seasoned do-it-yourselfer. Here’s a list of common DIY mistakes that...
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How To Prevent Clogged Drains
As a homeowner, you face challenges daily. Few obstacles are as troublesome and potentially smelly as a clogged drain. Whether it’s the kitchen sink or bathroom sink, or a shower or outdoor drain, how do you properly unclog a drain? And what’s the right way to maintain your drain to prevent clogging in the first place? Preventing clogs Think about the drains...
Continue ReadingHow To Fix Sticking Drawers
Today’s video shows you how to fix those sticky drawers around the home. A sticky drawer is frustrating, and it’s only going to get stickier. But this is a very practical way to eliminate a common problem. This trick only works on drawers with wood surfaces, not the fancy metal sliders. Enjoy this 30 Second Tip from Build.com. Feedback: How do you unstick...
Continue ReadingHow To Fix An Unbalanced Door
In today’s 30 Second Tip, Milan Rosan shows a quick and easy way to temporarily fix an unbalanced door. We shot this in our Build.com photo studio, which was great, because we got out of the main office for some fresh air. So sit back, relax, grab a hammer and enjoy all 30 seconds. Feedback: What kind of trouble have you had with doors? AKPC_IDS += "368,";Popularity:...
Continue ReadingHow To Install Recessed Lighting
Today’s video shows you how to install recessed or canned lighting in your ceiling. It may sound a little overwhelming to some, but this video illustrates how easy it can be. We had a great time on this shoot, and these fixtures from Progress Lighting turned out awesome! The Product: Check out the recessed lighting cans we used here. Feedback: Have you ever...
Continue ReadingFunny Infographic: Proper tool for the job
I was digging through one of my favorite blogs for DIY How-Not-To’s (thereifixedit.failblog.org), and I stumbled upon a great info graphic. I found it awesome, because if you’ve ever been around tools, you’ve surely used several of these in the way listed—although I don’t agree with all of them (let’s keep it legal, folks!). Check out the following...
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