Installing a new toilet is easier than you think!
Category: Home Improvement Projects
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 …
Wyze Video Doorbell: It May Not Be for Everyone- Is Ring Better?
We have most of the Wyze products and are huge fans, but is their doorbell going to impress us? Here are 4 things that are great about it, and 6 that aren’t so great. 4 Things To Love 4) Aspect Ratio: Wyze decided to break the mold and go with a 3:4 aspect ratio. This …
Living Room Makeover with Vertical Shiplap
We have a front room that has always been neglected. We keep the piano in there, and our daughter gives violin lessons in there, so I guess you could call it a music room. In any case, it had turned into a catch-all room for all the furniture we didn’t know what to do with. …
DIY (Faux) Shiplap for About $80
This is an easier, much less expensive option than real shiplap, but it still looks amazing! We used 1/8″ plywood cut into 8″ strips. You can pick this up at the hardware store in 4’x8′ sheets. In many stores, you can ask the employees to cut the sheets into 8″ strips for you. If they …
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 Replace Outlets, Light Switches, and GFCI Plugs
Time to upgrade your old outlets and light switches? Look no further. It’s easier than you think. 1- Turn off the Power! Make sure you’ve gone to your circuit breaker box and turned off the power to the outlet or light switch you’re going to be replacing. Once you’ve done that, be sure to test …