Home Improvement

This article is a pictorial account of how I widened my driveway and built a solid concrete gate pier.

Are your basement windows old, leaky and a hot mess? Replace them with glass block windows and enjoy energy savings, increased security, natural light and fresh air.

Check out my tips and product recommendations for painting your outdated oak trim white like a professional.

Improve your home's curb appeal simply by painting your front door a new color. Check out my tips on painting a front door like a pro.

Check out my tips for painting a bathroom vanity, using a brush and roller.

If you're a fan of Sherwin Williams paint, this article, based on my personal experience, goes in depth on their best drywall primer options and when to use them.

Wood racking is a great way to create extra storage in your garage or workshop, but what is it, and how do you make it?

In this article, I provide tips on painting fireplace brick, product recommendations, as well as pictures from a project.

This article will detail steps on how to set up and use a battery drill. This guide includes thorough instructions on installing a drill or driver bit, choosing the proper gear, and adjusting the torque clutch.

Trying to connect an Ikea brand faucet to your home's water supply valves? Here is the solution to your frustration.

In this article, I review Masking Liquid H20, a product I've used to protect window glass for painting purposes. Find out if this product truly makes masking faster.

In this article, I go over some products and materials I use for repairing holes in drywall.

Sewer repair has traditionally been a disruptive and expensive process. With trenchless sewer repair, that doesn't need to be the case.

Some plumbing problems are surprisingly easy to fix. It is also wise to be prepared for emergencies. This article lists 10 must-have plumbing tools for homeowners.

Exterior painting from a roof is challenging. But in this article, I provide some useful tips and tools I use that will make your project easier.

This article will explain the different types of lighting, including: general ambient, task, natural and accent. You will learn how to use particular light fixtures effectively to create the common types of interior lighting.

Do you have a limited amount of loose fill insulation you need to install? You don't have to lug a heavy machine home. You can do it by hand, and this guide will show you how.

The Wixann 9W Smart LED Bulb is a Wi-Fi light that can change colors, is dimmable, and can be controlled via Smart Life app or voice with Alexa and Google Assistant. This review will cover my thoughts on trying out this product.

Thinking of having your entire house rewired? It is probably a more daunting undertaking than you expect. While it will be a painful hassle no matter what, here are some tips to help you survive the experience.

This is a product review for the WaterBUG surface water pump.

Painting french doors is very time consuming using tape and a brush. Learn how to paint your french doors fast and easy without taping the glass.

In this tool review, I review my twenty year old Shur-Line paint brush extender, going over the pros and cons and whether or not you should buy one.

You can give your exterior door a quick but professional-looking makeover without taking your door down from its hinges. What's more, there's no need to sand or strip the wood, thanks to General Finishes Gel Stain. Here's how I got professional-looking and long-lasting results.

Give your living room a new look by painting your old fireplace mantel white. This article covers the entire process of prepping and painting a wood fireplace mantel, including oak.

Pairs of aluminum storefront doors present unique challenges when it's time to retrofit them with electric locking hardware for access control.

Learn how to paint your crown molding yourself instead of hiring a painter. Painting crown molding is easy with a sprayer, but this article covers both brush and roller application.

Help you find the perfect colors for your house next painting project. You need to discover the new color palettes.

Glass and aluminum narrow stile doors offer unique challenges when retro-fitting electric locking hardware. In this installment, we look at some of the choices available for single doors equipped with a flip-up deadbolt, like the Adams Rite MS1850.

Check out these wall painting tips and tools to make your interior painting project easier.

Are you thinking of painting your moldy bathroom? Don't paint over your moldy mildewed walls without reading my professional tips to prevent future problems.

Are Graco airless sprayers better than Titan? In this article, I explain the differences between the two, including some comparisons between the models I own from both companies.

This article covers common mistakes with cabinet painting and how to avoid them. My tips will help save you a lot of time and aggravation painting your kitchen cabinets.

Painting a garage door is easy. This article explains how to prep and paint a garage door with an airless sprayer to get a nice smooth finish.

This articles goes over some of the best exterior door paint I've used from Sherwin Williams.

This article is a full review of my new Titan 440 Impact sprayer, outlining its features and my experience using it for interior painting. The Impact is an airless sprayer, formerly known as the 440i.

The best spray paint should be clean and have low VOC levels. A high-quality grade that can withstand extreme temperatures in your container home.

Most people will experience one or more plumbing emergencies. This article looks at how to react effectively.

This is a quick lesson in the proper ways to identify a load-bearing wall, which can really come in handy when you are in the middle of home renovation. When you identify a load-bearing wall, you can isolate it for serious structural changes to a cramped space.

When choosing wallpaper or paint, you need to select the best choice for your room. We're providing the two options so you can decide which one you like better.

This article will show you how to add calcium carbonate to latex paint to create DIY chalk paint. You can then use prepared chalk paint as a primer on interior porous surfaces under a topcoat.

I bought the Graco GX-19 FinishPro and used it to spray paint some cabinets. In this review, I cover its features and my experience using this airless sprayer for the first time.

If you’re thinking about remodeling, why not consider choosing a wall texture to give a room a different style. There are a number of variety wall textures that can create a beautiful tactile appearance.

Using the right grain filler on your cabinets fills the wood pores to make the grain less noticeable when painted. In this article, I give my recommendations for the best grain filler I've used for painting oak cabinets.

Do you have knotty pine cabinets you want to paint white? In this article, I share some tips for correctly prepping and painting knotty pine.

You can either lay cabinet doors down flat to spray paint them, or hang them for vertical spraying. In this article, I explain my preferred method for spraying cabinet doors and the equipment I use for storing them.

If you're thinking about painting your house, you might be wondering if there's a difference in quality between Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore paint. Coming from a painter who's used both, find out if one brand is better than the other.

This article will show you how to make your own DIY coffee table from common supplies and a large book.

I was searching for a miter box and saw combination, capable of cutting accurately and quickly. Stanley’s 20-800 clamping miter box appeared to be an excellent choice.

Are you thinking about spraying stain onto your deck? Check out my tips for spraying a deck with an airless sprayer.

Check out my review of the Graco contractor spray gun to find out if it's a good option for your spray painting project.