Monday, April 27, 2015

Best Painting Tips and Tricks

Best Painting Tips and Tricks

When it comes to cheap and easy projects, painting is at the top of the list. A fresh coat of paint on a wall or a piece of furniture is like a fresh start! The amazing people over at HGTV Magazine (one of my favorites! always great ideas!) have a special bonus paint section in this month’s issue, packed full of tips and tricks for making painting easier and using paint to make your projects POP. (You can also sneak a peek online, and then hit up the newsstand to get the full issue!). We combined some of their great tips with some of our favorites to give you all the BEST painting tips, tricks, and techniques to make your projects amazing!

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Granite Top Crack Repair

Granite Top Crack Repair

Elaine Maxam has a new kitchen remodel going on at her Clermont, FL home. Her new granite top has a crack in it and the installers tried a field repair. Let her tell you the tale:

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

7 Mistakes Not to Make in Your Bathroom Remodel

Whether you are just replacing an outdated vanity or renovating the entire space, bathroom remodeling can be an expensive proposition. Read on to find out the 7 most common mistakes made during a bathroom renovation and how you can avoid them in your own home.

http://www.bobvila.com/replace-bathroom-fan/48769-7-mistakes-not-to-make-in-your-bathroom-remodel/slideshows#!0

Sunday, April 19, 2015

All About Quartz Countertops

All About Quartz Countertops

With the look of natural stone, minus the maintenance, these surfaces give granite a run for its money

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Saturday, April 18, 2015

What is the right style of front door for you?

50 Beautiful Doors + Front Door Paint Colors 50 Beautiful Doors

As we round out Shut The Front Door DIY week, we hope you have enjoyed all of the amazing tutorials and inspiration! Be sure to link up your projects at the link party — we’ll be picking our favorites tonight to feature! In the meantime: 50 inspiring and beautiful doors, plus great picks for front door paint colors.

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Build Yourself a Pergola with a Fire Pit

Tutorial: Build an Amazing DIY Pergola and Firepit with Swings

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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

If you are thinking of using laminate floors you must read this.

More Bad News for Lumber Liquidators Posted by ScottG

The flooring retailer is offering consumers test kits to check formaldehyde exposure, but a lawsuit alleges the kits are "inherently unreliable."

http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/103781/more-bad-news-for-lumber-liquidators -- gReader

Tips Tricks and Guides for Building a Better Deck

It's Deck Building Season Posted by Matt_Higgins

While some parts of the country enjoy pleasant weather all year or almost year round, many of us are just now seeing the snow melt completely. It's taken a long time, but is officially spring across...

http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/103773/its-deck-building-season