If a recent home improvement project or redecorating has left you with damaged plaster and drywall, you may not need a professional to repair it, if the damage is minor. With good VIDEO how-to help from This Old House, you may be able to take care of the job yourself. ...
read moreIf you're looking for some unique last-minute decorating touches for your home this year, you might consider holiday window painting. While this technique is popular with stores and restaurants all through the year, it makes a great holiday project as well. Even the most artistically challenged can create beautiful window ...
read moreOne thing many homeowners do come winter is to take stock of the year's projects and adjust the maintenance lists for the following year. One thing many homeowners overlook, or do improperly, is clean their siding yearly. Proper care for your siding is vital to keeping it in good condition ...
read moreOld houses are well loved, but the windows they were built with aren’t as energy efficient as those in modern homes. In fact, they’re well known for having drafty windows. Fortunately, there are a couple of different options available to fix this problem until you're ready to replace those old ...
read moreMany things can go wrong with a home’s windows. One of the common complaints of painted shut windows. Tom Silva demonstrates the step by step process of fixing a painted over window with different tools in this video. First, slide a putty knife between the sides of the window and ...
read moreNow that it's too cold to do much of anything outdoors in the way of home maintenance or home improvement, some DIY'ers may be suffering withdrawal. If that's you, here's an inexpensive and easy project to turn simple molding into an elegant window box valance. The step-by-step VIDEO and still ...
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