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How to Make Concrete Countertops

How to Make Concrete Countertops
Concrete has become a solid countertop alternative to stone and other materials in recent years. Innovators have played around with the consistency, colors, and textures to produce a variety of options, and none of them the boring cold gray you usually think of concrete as. In fact, they've become so good you can use them…
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How to Install a Brick Veneer

How to Install a Brick Veneer
Do you have a boring, blank wall in your kitchen? Consider transforming it into a farmhouse brick wall with this DIY brick veneer project! For this project, we use a thin brick veneer instead of regular bricks. This allows us to install it without a different foundation and we get the same look as regular brick.…
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Tips for Moving a Wall Mirror

Tips for Moving a Wall Mirror
The last thing you need during a bathroom remodeling is to have your mirror shatter all over your floor. To help you prevent such an accident, we're covering some tips for moving a wall mirror. Safety first - take precautions to keep you and your fellow mover safe. Spread duct tape across the face of…
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How to Build a Deck Foundation

How to Build a Deck Foundation
There's no better way to enjoy the summer weather than with a deck you built yourself. This post, we're covering the first necessary steps to a deck, the foundation, so you can enjoy the summer weather in comfort and style. Before building your deck foundation, there are a few things to consider: How you are…
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Tips to Clean A Dirty Iron

Tips to Clean A Dirty Iron
If you have a dirty iron that needs cleaning, we have 3 tips from the DIY Network on how to clean it! First, clean off the bottom by turning your iron to its lowest heat setting with no steam. Then, use dryer sheets to scrub the gunk off of it. For the steam chamber, pour…
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Upcycled Dining Room Table

Upcycled Dining Room Table
The dining room table is a gathering place for family and friends over meals. As it has such an important social function in your home, it's best to ensure that you have a table that you and your guests will enjoy! This DIY project for a salvaged dining room table is for you if you…
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How to Build Stairs for Your Yard

How to Build Stairs for Your Yard
Today, we've got another DIY project for you - outdoor stairs. These can come useful for a backdoor that's off the ground or a deck, so be sure to keep reading to find out how to make them! First, you'll need to create your "stringers" or "carriages," which are basically the supports for the stairs…
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6 Steps to Remodeling Projects

6 Steps to Remodeling Projects
This post, we have the 6 steps it takes to implementing a successful remodeling project. Use these to be thorough and not make mistakes for your next home improvement project! Idea Generation - Explore the available options through magazines, friends, and the Internet. Design - Take the ideas you like and plan out how it…
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Lighting Design of Your Home

Lighting Design of Your Home
How much have you thought about lighting in your home? Lighting can have an effect on many aspects of the home, including the mood, the atmosphere, and the presentation of the furniture and other items in your home. To produce the most effective lighting, let's explore how it can be used in different situations throughout…
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Fit a Shelf Yourself

Fit a Shelf Yourself
If you're looking to put up that new shelf you just got, this is the post for you. First, let's start with a condensed list of what you'll need for this task: Screwdriver Pencil Level Power drill Wood screws Metal "L" brackets Now let's go into the basic steps: Hold the shelf against the wall. Make…
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DIY Brick Patio

DIY Brick Patio
DIY Brick Patio Looking to redo your patio this summer? This DIY brick patio could be the kind you've been looking for. Just follow these straightforward steps so you can have a nice place to sit in the summer sun. Determine the desired size and area of the patio. Remove seven inches of dirt from…
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3 Tips to Properly Prep for Painting

3 Tips to Properly Prep for Painting
3 Tips to Properly Prep for Painting We all know the basics to preparing a room to be painted, and oftentimes that will be enough to get us by. But accidents happen, and the pros know that with some extra preparation beforehand, you prevent your furniture and room from getting ruined by paint. Here are…
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5 Starter Garden Crops

5 Starter Garden Crops
If you're just starting a garden, it's best to begin with as easy crops as possible. This way, you can see the results of your hard work without less chance of failure, then work your way to harder-to-grow plants. Here are 5 easy plants to begin with: Radishes - a fast growing vegetable that needs…
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DIY Fabric Softener

DIY Fabric Softener
Buying fabric softeners can seem like a waste, but what if you can do it for very cheap? Check out this recipe for a liquid fabric softener that will keep your clothes soft and static free. All you need are 2 cups of a standard hair conditioner, 3 cups of distilled white vinegar, 6 cups of boiling…
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