2021 Update – Originally Published April, 2014 My dining room is about to undergo a massive renovation, but before I get started with my grand … [Read More...] about Drywall Repair for My Dining Room Ceiling
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My DIY Powder Room Rehab
My DIY powder room rehab took time out of every weekend over the past 4+ months, and I think it came out great. (Far better than I expected, … [Read More...] about My DIY Powder Room Rehab
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Installing a Decorative Air Vent Cover
I really hate those metal, industrial-looking air vent covers the builder installed everywhere in my house. Working on a crown molding installation … [Read More...] about Installing a Decorative Air Vent Cover
3 Bathroom Sub-Floor Rehabs: Schluter DITRA vs. Cement Board
I started my full-house rehab 5 years ago; it was supposed to be a 3-year plan. We'll complete all the inside stuff this year, finally. Because... … [Read More...] about 3 Bathroom Sub-Floor Rehabs: Schluter DITRA vs. Cement Board
How to Repair a Leaky Basement Wall
2026 Update... My basement wall started leaking water into my office – right by my guitars. Fortunately, I spotted it quickly and it was a very … [Read More...] about How to Repair a Leaky Basement Wall
Refreshing a Swimming Pool Landscape
2025 Update — Last spring, my wife and I came up with a dream landscape and hardscape design to complement our in ground swimming pool - and we … [Read More...] about Refreshing a Swimming Pool Landscape
Phantom Dinnertime Doorbell Ringing
2025 Update - Every few days, right around dinnertime - my doorbell was ringing. And nobody was there. It wasn’t a repetitive ring, or a ring … [Read More...] about Phantom Dinnertime Doorbell Ringing
Grouting Hell – For a Natural Stone Mosaic Backsplash
If there’s an afterlife, and if I somehow end up in hell – I’m certain I’ll be grouting for all eternity. Grouting, for me, combines the worst of … [Read More...] about Grouting Hell – For a Natural Stone Mosaic Backsplash
Hygge: The Art of Making Winter Bearable
2025 Update - This one’s for the deep winter dwellers, those of you who live where it’s not unusual for your eyelashes and nose hair to freeze as you … [Read More...] about Hygge: The Art of Making Winter Bearable
Carpet Tiles for a Quick Home Rehab
I never really considered the use of carpet tiles before. If I need to carpet a room, it’s usually something I contract-out because it's clearly a … [Read More...] about Carpet Tiles for a Quick Home Rehab
DIY Outdoor Playhouse Part 3: Lighting, Decor & Monkey Bars
2025 Update: In the initial installments of my DIY wooden playhouse adventure, we covered the first four steps of building a backyard playhouse from … [Read More...] about DIY Outdoor Playhouse Part 3: Lighting, Decor & Monkey Bars
How to Build a Playhouse, Part 2: Framing, Foundation and Roofing
2025 Update: The first installment of my five-step rookie carpenter’s guide to playhouse building covered Steps 1-3, which guide you through building … [Read More...] about How to Build a Playhouse, Part 2: Framing, Foundation and Roofing
A Rookie Carpenter’s Five-Step Guide: How to Build a Playhouse – Part 1
2025 Update: When my daughter Ruby went through her first playhouse stage a few years ago when she was five, I did what I always do: I headed over to … [Read More...] about A Rookie Carpenter’s Five-Step Guide: How to Build a Playhouse – Part 1
Belgian Block and Pavers – Dressing Up an Asphalt Driveway
2025 Update... My asphalt driveway was assaulted. I was hoping for the best, but we had construction trucks in and out several times during a … [Read More...] about Belgian Block and Pavers – Dressing Up an Asphalt Driveway
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