DIY Home Updates

Here’s the EASY, 1-STEP way I Remove Water Stains from Ceilings Without Paint! Works on old & new water spots on walls & ceiling tiles too!

Here’s how to remove an arched doorway in a wall with tips for how to demo, framing, and how to square off rounded arches. How …

Printable guide for how to prep your home for a hurricane (inside & out) covers everything you’ll need to do before, during, & after a storm.

Best Supplies & Food To Stock Up On Before A Hurricane. Get your home ready for the storm and possible long power outages.

Ready to build DIY Small Walk In Closet Built Ins? Here’s 10 HELPFUL TIPS to layout, design & build a beautiful Built In Dresser & Shelves.

Here’s 15 beginner tips for how to cut drywall and hang drywall, by yourself. Installing drywall is EASY with these rules & the right tools!

Easy Steps to Cut An End Cap for Molding, like Chair Rail or Crown Molding. Use a pretty end when trim meets doors, windows or on open walls.

Here’s 6 GREAT ways to Hide a Kitty Litter Box in a Cabinet. Four are minor changes safe for rental properties. The last 2 are perfect for cat lovers that want a bigger change!! Actually, they’re all perfect for cat lovers. 🙂

Quick & Easy Steps to Seal or Fill the Gap Between Cabinets and Floors. Works under kitchen cabinets and in the gap between vanity and floor.

How I Added a Mudroom in a Small Laundry Room with cheap DIY projects and ideas that turned cabinets into a bench, shoe and coat storage.

EASY DIY to make screens & fence panels removable! Here’s how to make a removable fence panel, air conditioner screen, or ac unit fence.

Turn that BORING ceiling into the BEAUTIFUL feature it should be! This DIY Vaulted Tray Ceiling idea gave our Master Bedroom instant style.

What happens if your AC filter is dirty? A dirty AC filter can cost you a lot of money. And, your AC can stop working. Here’s an easy guide.

How to remove rust from metal furniture, the 10 BEST WAYS. Using common items from your garage or pantry & TIPS to restore metal furniture.

You can build your own swing set cheaper than kits or pre-made swing sets. Here’s a cost breakdown and what you need to know before buying.

I LOVE this EASY DIY Swing Set Frame. Build a 4×4 swing set frame in just AN HOUR. This A-frame swing set is strong enough for adults & kids.

New dishwasher racks can cost hundreds. But, there’s a cheap & easy way to repair a rusty dishwasher rack. Anyone can do this!

Removing glue from a concrete floor can be hard work! Here’s 6 ways to remove adhesive from concrete floors to help you pick the best.

My wooden front door gets a lot of sun damage here in Texas. Luckily, there’s a SUPER EASY, 1 STEP way to restore your weathered wood door!

Should you pressure wash your driveway? Here’s the 12 Best Benefits Of Pressure Washing Your Driveway and Walkways. With tips to help you!

Do those HACKS For Clogged Kitchen & Bathroom Sinks Work? Here’s 10 GOOD & BAD ways to clear a clogged sink drain with steps & a video guide.

Looking for GOOD WAYS to add height to kitchen cabinets? Here’s 10! Great for all cabinet types & these help make short cabinets look tall.

Looking for a BEAUTIFUL way to cover a textured ceiling? Here’s how to install shiplap on a ceiling to get a custom look you’ll LOVE!

Wondering how to put a rug on stairs?? Here’s 10 Top Tips to help you install an area rug on stairs that will LOOK BEAUTIFUL & LAST FOR YEARS!

Want to know how to cover plywood edges with trim? Here’s 8 GREAT ways to finish plywood edges with trim. I LOVE this easy, beautiful look!

Turn a peel and stick wallpaper mural and trim molding into beautiful wall art with this SUPER EASY framed wallpaper mural DIY.

Whether you just want to make dirty grout white again or switch to a new grout color, here’s the easy steps to change grout color.

Here’s the 7 best tips and tricks I’ve found to cut and install Marble Mosaic Tile. Even beginners can get beautiful professional results.

Keep your trash OUT OF SIGHT & AWAY from babies and dogs with an EASY DIY Cabinet Door Trash Can. Simple, built in door mounted garbage can.

EASY STEPS & QUICK VIDEO guide for using Bondo to Repair Wood Rot. In just 1 day, this DIY saved our rotted wood shutters from the burn pile.

I’ve finally found the Best Way to Stain An Exterior Wood Door! This long-lasting, easy to use Gel Stain is beautiful on any front door.

EASY DIY Steps, Video, and Helpful Tips to waterproof a plywood deck with Liquid Rubber Deck Coating. Works for balcony waterproofing too!

Is your front door paint bubbling & blistering after painting it? Here’s the 6 main reasons why your exterior paint FAILED. And 2 ways to fix it!

Easy Guide & Tips to Remove Glued Wood Flooring on concrete and subfloor. Works for Hardwood or Engineered floors. With common FAQ’s & video.

Easy DIY Hack to SAFELY use a pressure mounted baby gate on stairs, no drilling & no holes. We’ve used ours for 4 years and it doesn’t budge!

Does Grout Renew Work? Here’s 3 before & after examples, easy DIY steps, and a full review from years of using Grout Renew to paint my grout.

Easy DIY Steps & Video for How to Paint Built In Bookshelves and Cabinets. With Answers to Tons of Common Questions & a Printable Guide.

I LOVE this beautiful DIY coffered ceiling design. Steps, photos, and how-to video for this EASY flat coffered design using 1×4’s & cove.

Here’s my favorite Beginner DIY Floor Tile Installation Tips and Tricks to help you tile your floor faster and with less waste.

WHEN & HOW to use CAULK or WOOD FILLER on wood trim, baseboards, crown molding, miters, and more. Easy Beginner Guide, Video, & FAQ’s.

Here’s how I stain a door without taking it down. And answers to common questions & EASY STEPS for staining a front door without removing it.

16 BEST perennials for Zone 9 landscaping: sun-loving, LOW MAINTENANCE, COLORFUL flowers or plants that attract hummingbirds & butterflies!

Looking for ways to add detail and character to your home? Try these BEAUTIFUL DIY Trim and Molding Ideas with easy to follow steps.

I LOVE this beautiful & EASY DIY Board and Batten with Lattice and Crown Molding. It turned this room from boring to SO GOOD.

I LOVE this Two Piece Crown Molding! It’s just that little extra that makes this crown molding SO GOOD. Here’s the DIY steps to get the look.

This Three Piece Crown Molding is absolutely the most beautiful crown molding I’ve installed so far! I LOVE this look. Here’s the DIY steps!

50 BEST DIY Tips and Tricks that every homeowner should know. These Do It Yourself tips save money, make like easier, or improve your home!

I LOVE this EASY DIY for how to whiten grout. You can make your grout LOOK NEW again and seal it from stains with this grout whitener!

Make your cabinets look more like beautiful furniture with this DIY! Here’s how to cover toe kick with baseboard. My cabinets look SO GOOD!

Make any cabinet look like built in furniture with a few changes & add-ons. Give your cabinets a custom, beautiful look with these tips!

Here’s How to install a toilet handle lever in just 10 minutes. This EASY DIY will save you at least $150 on a service call. Winning!

Easy step by step tutorial and video for Gable Vent Installation in a Shed Wall, Playhouse, or Tiny House. Using a Vinyl Gable Vent.

EASY DIY guide for how to make a Wooden Step Ladder from 2×4’s. Build a ladder any size. Perfect for a playhouse, loft bunk bed & tiny house.

Build a FUN kids rock climbing ramp for your backyard playset or playhouse. With easy to follow DIY steps, pictures, and build video.

Must see tips and steps to convert a dresser into a bathroom vanity. Easy DIY steps to cut and modify vanity drawers for plumbing.

Easy DIY Steps & Video for How to Caulk A Kitchen Counter. With Answers to Common Questions. Replace your old grout in under an hour.

Easy DIY Steps to Store Water for an emergency, long term, in your home. With tons of answers to common questions!

How to check for damage BEFORE you paint over water stains on a ceiling AND easy steps & video for painting over water stains.

I LOVE this cheap and easy DIY tongue and groove porch ceiling makeover! Get that beautiful porch you’ve always wanted, in just a weekend.

3 Cheap, Easy, and Quick Ways to replace or fix broken valance clips on blinds. You can easily hang a valance without clips with these tips!

Can you repaint a door without removing it? Yes! But you need the right weather & paint. Here’s the steps to get huge curb appeal in 1 day.

13 Best AC Filters for Cleaner Air in your Home! These Air Conditioning Filters remove dust, pet hair, bacteria, allergens, smoke, & viruses.

Improve your home security in just an afternoon with these Cheap and Easy DIY Home Security Updates for your Doors. No fancy tools required!

Complete guide to safely cleaning your home after it floods. Don’t make any costly mistakes! After Hurricane Harvey, we learned a lot about safely cleaning flood damage. Here’s our How to Clean Up your Home after Flood Damage guide!

Before you paint your old shutters, read this guide! The Best Way to Paint Vinyl Shutters: with steps, video, & which paint to use on vinyl!

How to set wooden fence posts in concrete – written steps & a quick video to help you DIY your own Three Rail or any other wooden fence style.

Are large tiles harder to install? Overall yes. Bigger LFT tiles are heavier. And, harder to install alone. If you’re planning your first tiling project, …

Here’s a DIY fix that seems like magic, it works so well. At least, that’s what my neighbor called it when she used this bleach …

This easy DIY for How to Restain a Door without stripping it or even removing it gives your home huge curb appeal in less than …

Here’s a sneak peek at my big DIY Kid’s Playhouse build. With lots of DIY videos and photos to help you Build a Kids Playhouse …

Hi guys! Today I have the easy to follow steps to DIY Ridge Cap Shingles from Architectural Shingles for a Shed or Playhouse. And, the …

3 Easy Steps to make a weed free gravel path. Plus, a printable guide to help you DIY a gravel path in your yard that blocks weeds for years.

I am LOVING how beautiful this DIY Plywood Plank Ceiling Install turned out. Here’s the steps for this budget-friendly Faux Shiplap.

Quick and Easy DIY Shower Niche Installation Steps, Tips, and Video for homeowners that are comfortable doing DIY remodeling.