How to install a new light fixture and forget the call to an electrician. This is a DIY project that most anyone can tackle and finish in an hour (or less). Afraid you cannot do this? Why? Electricity is only dangerous if you do not take safety precautions or are careless. Always, always, turn off the […]
Main Water Line Repair with Sharkbite
Main water line repair with Sharkbite from the Home Depot can be done by almost anyone. If you are a homeowner, then you know plumbers are expensive. Recently my husband and I had a leak under our home and panicked at the thought of another expensive plumbing repair. My husband can do basic plumbing work but […]
Design and create an organized closet
Design and create an organized closet- a home improvement project worth the investment. I have had custom closets for 12 years now with my first job when I moved here to Virginia designing custom closets. There are a few tips and tricks I am going to share with you that will help you create and organize […]
Build a garden arbor for $20
Build a garden arbor for $20. Hubby helped me build this one afternoon in September 2013 and it has stood as the entrance to my back yard garden oasis ever since. I made it the dimension for two reasons- 1) a fence picket was 6′ and 2) the black metal fence panel (gate) I found in […]
Create a Chevron Inspired Concrete Garden Bench
Create a Chevron inspired concrete garden bench. I love garden benches and I wanted a concrete one but did not want to pay $60. Plus I wanted something unique so I decided to create one with concrete. A concrete garden bench will last for years and it will be something that you can say “I made […]