Moisture can wreck havoc on painted bricks. But applying a simple masonry waterproofer prior to painting can eliminate that headache! ... Read more >>>
Outdoor Projects
Stripping Paint from Bricks
It's hard to stop peeling paint! But you can eliminate paint all together. Here's how I stripped the peeling paint from our brick steps and then sealed them to prevent slipping. ... Read more >>>
$200 Front Porch Makeover
You don't need a large budget to make huge improvements to your front porch or improve your curb appeal. A little paint can go a long way plus a few fun accessories to liven it ... Read more >>>
How to Update Rusty Iron Handrails
Just because your iron handrails are old, rusty, or peeling doesn't mean you need to replace them! Easily update rusty iron handrails with a little elbow grease, spray paint, and ... Read more >>>
Hide Your AC Unit with a Trellis
How To Build Panels to Cover your AC Unit Call it a trellis or call it lattice, hide your AC unit with these easy DIY panels! Take it a step further and plant climbing vines to ... Read more >>>
How to Sell Your House Fast and Cheap
What I Did to Sell Our House in 2 Days Use these tips to get your house ready to sell whether you're selling it by owner or using a Realtor. Just a little time, effort, and ... Read more >>>
Our Ranch Revival Introduction and Before Tour
Meet Our New Home and See Our Plans My husband and I recently bought a new home and we've got big plans for it over the next few years. Check out the pictures as it looked before ... Read more >>>
Easy Way to Keep Mosquitos Away
These Plants Naturally Repel Bugs If you're looking for an easy way to keep mosquitos and other bugs away, plant a container garden full of naturally-repellent plants! It'll ... Read more >>>
How to Refresh Your Wood Deck for a New Look
Stripping Stain to Bring New Life to an Old Deck Using a chemical stripper and scrub brush you can refresh your wood deck by stripping the stain to breathe new life into your worn ... Read more >>>