One area of the home you don’t typically think to upgrade is your fireplace. Add different features to the structure to update its aesthetic.
Different Upgrades You Can Add to Your Fireplace
Category: Home Fixes You Can DIY
How Do P-Traps Work? 3 Drain Issues to Watch Out For
Why was Thomas Crapper the man? Because he invented P-Traps, which means our homes don’t smell like poo.
13 Annoying Loose Screws Around the House, and How to Fix Them
These commonly found fasteners around the house need to be tightened regularly but there’s an easy fix to save you time and frustration down the road.
How to Install a Toilet Like a Pro
Installing a new toilet is easier than you think!
How to Repair a Leaky Moen Tub / Shower in 30 Minutes
Can’t stand the constant dripping? Here’s how to fix it! First you’ll want to locate your home water main, and switch it off. Make sure to check that it’s off, and empty out any excess water from the drain. To go a little further, we suggest you place a towel over your drain to prevent …
How to Tighten or Replace a Loose Toilet Seat
Are you sliding around on your toilet seat? There’s never a need for that, especially when it’s such an easy fix. Tightening a Loose Toilet Seat On the back of the toilet seat, you’ll find a couple of compartments where the nuts and bolts are located and hold the toilet seat to the toilet base. …
How to Repair Drywall (4 Ways)
If there’s one thing we’ve learned from doing this video and blog post, it’s that drywall is amazing! It’s easily fixable. If you need to access a pipe or electrical, etc. in a wall, cutting a hole in the drywall is NOT the end of the world. If the kids are being crazy and damage …
Organize Your Kitchen Cabinets with DIY Shelving
One of the chores we assign to the kids is unloading the dishwasher. They generally do an okay job of putting things where they actually go, but they do an especially poor job of being careful or thoughtful about putting things away; they shove baking dishes, mixing bowls, and storage containers in the right general …
More than You Ever Wanted to Know About Furnace Filters
Changing your furnace filter is quick and easy. This post will teach you everything you never knew you needed to know about it. Think of the conversation starters you’ll have from now on! Where is the Filter, Anyway? First thing to do is make sure your furnace is turned off. Most furnaces will have a …
How to Hide TV Wires for $10
Mounting your TV to your wall makes it look great, frees up space and gives you a great view. The wires that hang down, however, look pretty ghetto. Here’s an explanation of how to hide those wires in the walls for only $10. Caveat 1: This installation assumes you have mostly hollow walls behind and …