Find the wood fence design of your dreams with these inspiring ideas, including DIY and professional installation. Basket Weave Wood Fence A basket weave fence, like this one from @robertnehin, has the same durability as a solid privacy fence, but the texture is much more interesting to look at. The double basket weave style shown here (meaning there…
Keep your tools, silverware and other metals rust free! Kitty Litter Pouch for Tool Protection If you store your toolbox in a non-climate-controlled garage or shed, or in the bed of your truck, you’ll need rust protection. You could use those tiny silica packets that come with a new pair of shoes, but it could…
It isn’t that hard to keep your fence in great shape. Most fence repairs are DIY-able, although you may have to do some digging. Wood Fence: Replace a Post This is a common repair because wood posts rot, resulting in a leaning fence. This repair isn’t difficult. You’ll need 2×4 bracing, a reciprocating saw, a digging…
This unsightly flaw can ruin interior and exterior paint jobs. Learn about the most common causes of paint bubbling and how to remedy them. Nothing is as disheartening as packing up after a seemingly perfect paint job only to find the walls covered with bubbles and blisters a few hours — or even a few months…
Painting the interior or exterior of a home keeps getting easier, and paint quality keeps improving. Check out these six new paint technologies. Interior and exterior house paint might not seem like it’s changed drastically in the last 20 years or so. Ashley Kloehn, manager of Hirshfield’s Uptown, a long-established paint and coatings store in Minneapolis,…
Green roofs are sprouting up everywhere, thanks to their aesthetics, sustainability and long-term cost savings. Is a living roof right for you? Green roofs have been around at least since the time of the Vikings, who laid birch bark and sod on top of wooden boards to make their homes more draft-proof. Their modern incarnation…
Mousetraps aren’t the only tactic for keeping mice away. This simple, natural remedy will help keep those furry little creatures gone for good. It’s pretty clear that having mice in your home is not a pleasant experience. Even if they seem innocent, mice can create dangerous conditions in your home. However, getting rid of mice doesn’t necessarily mean buying a slew…
From handy cutting tips to storage solutions, check out these brilliant hacksaw hacks. Sandpaper Cutter Cutting sandpaper is a quick way to dull your scissors or utility knife blade. Instead, I fastened a hacksaw blade to the edge of my workbench. I slipped a washer behind the blade at each of the mounting holes so a sheet of…
This floor coating is a durable, versatile option that will make your garage the envy of your neighborhood. Many homeowners use garage space as an extension of their indoor living space; the garage is a workshop, laundry room or recreation area. An uncoated concrete floor is an unattractive option if you spend significant time in your…
Gardening is an enjoyable hobby that can be even more rewarding when it’s on the cheap. Here are 10 easy ways to save money on gardening. Buy Offseason Wait for sales. Get the best deals when the traffic has died down at the garden centers: in the dog days of summer, after major holidays, and…