Repairs and Installation
How to Assemble a Bookcase
DIY Projects, Featured, Jodi's Blog, Repairs and Installation by Jodi Marks
Recently, my daughter was upstairs in her room cleaning when I heard a loud crash. Sprinting up the stairs, I arrived to find her old bookcase collapsed in a heap with magazines, books, and pictures scattered everywhere. After buying a new bookcase in kit form, she set about assembling it, her first home improvement project. Read on to find out more. Read in full.
How to Spring Clean the Outside of Your Home
CBS The Early Show, Decks and Patios, Doors and Windows, Exterior, Featured, Repairs and Installation, Roofing by Danny Lipford
Cleaning and repairing the outside of your home doesn’t have to be a spring project, though it is nice to get outside and enjoy the warm weather after a long, cold winter inside. Here are some often neglected outdoor maintenance projects you might want to consider. Read in full.
(716) Safe Home
Featured, Kitchens and Baths, Repairs and Installation, Safety and Security, Today's Homeowner by Danny Lipford
Nothing is more important than keeping your family safe from harm, but first you have to recognize the danger, then know the proper precautions to take to fix the problem. Read on to find out how to reduce the hidden hazards from fire, carbon monoxide poisoning, radon gas, and lead that may be lurking in your home. Read in full.
How to Install a Retractable Awning on Your Home
Decks and Patios, Repairs and Installation, Roofing, Video by Allen Lyle
Retractable awnings on a patio or deck allow you to control the amount of shade or sun either manually or with the touch of a button. They can be installed on the side of your house in a few hours to provide a shade canopy for up to 10 feet. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.
How to Install Wood Deck Boards
Decks and Patios, Repairs and Installation, Video by Danny Lipford
Building a wood deck makes a great DIY project for your home. Watch this video to find out the proper way to put down decking to make it last longer and hold up better. Watch this video.
How to Make a Headboard from an Old Column
DIY Projects, Design and Decor, Green Home, Painting & Finishing, Repairs and Installation, Video by Allen Lyle
Watch this video to see out how home improvement expert Allen Lyle turned discarded columns salvaged from a construction site dumpster and scrap lumber into a beautiful headboard. Watch this video.
How to Refinish a Ceiling Fan
DIY Projects, Design and Decor, Painting & Finishing, Repairs and Installation, Video by Danny Lipford
Instead of throwing an outdated ceiling fan away, consider refurbishing it. This can be accomplished with a little cleaning followed by a coat of spray painting. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.
How to Reuse an Old Credenza Chest
Design and Decor, Painting & Finishing, Repairs and Installation, Video by Allen Lyle
Transforming the look and purpose of an object can be easier than you think. After this old credenza chest had been refinished and a wine rack added, it became the focal point of the room. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.
(715) Kitchen Tricks
Design and Decor, Featured, Kitchens and Baths, Repairs and Installation, Today's Homeowner by Danny Lipford
If a full scale kitchen renovation isn’t in your budget, consider incorporating these inexpensive tips and ideas in your kitchen to make it more functional and attractive. Read more to find ways to improve the organization, storage, and looks of your kitchen without spending a fortune. Read in full.
(714) Something for Almost Nothing
CBS The Early Show, Concrete and Masonry, DIY Projects, Design and Decor, Featured, Green Home, Landscaping & Design, Painting & Finishing, Repairs and Installation, Today's Homeowner by Danny Lipford
Updating and improving the look of your home doesn’t have to put a strain on your budget. By using recycled or reused materials, along with a little imagination and creativity, you can make a big difference in your home for a very small cost. Read on for seven simple DIY projects to get you going. Read in full.







