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How to Remove an Arched Doorway in a Wall: Easy Steps & Video

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Image of partially removed archway in a home. For a post about how to square and arch doorway or to square an arch opening for doors.

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 to Remove an Arched Doorway in a Wall Hi, guys! Here’s how to remove an arched doorway in a wall with tips for demo, framing, and drywall work. I have … Read more

6 Great Ways To Hide A Kitty Litter Box in a Cabinet (Including Rental Friendly Options)

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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. :) How to Hide A Kitty Litter Box in a Cabinet

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. 🙂

Are Large Tiles Harder To Install? Here’s 7 Ways It Is Harder!

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Image of an extra large wood look tile held by a woman, for a post about hoe bigger tiles are harder to install.

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, or working as a solo DIY tiler like me, or still a beginner you might want to avoid those extra large tiles that are showing up in the stores now. … Read more

How to Fix Water Stains on Ceiling Leaks: Super Easy Steps

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Quick and easy written steps and video for How to Fix Water Stains on Ceiling Leaks without paint. In just a few minutes, get rid of most water stains.

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 mixture to fix water stains on ceiling leaks in her house. 😉 How to Fix Water Stains on Ceiling Leaks This easy DIY is really the easiest way to get … Read more

Easy Steps To Restain a Door without Removing It (One Day DIY)

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Before and After restaining (restoring) a weathered wooden front door without removing it.

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 a day! How to Restain A Door Without Removing It If you want to know how to refinish a weathered front door, I have a quick solution that’ll work for … Read more

Build a Kids Playhouse from a Shed, Sneak Peek

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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 from a Shed, with an optional tree house deck on top. :)

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 from a Shed. Build a Kids Playhouse from a Shed Hi guys! In my DIY Ridge Cap Shingles tutorial, last week, I mentioned that I’m in the middle of building … Read more