Come learn how to achieve professional-looking results when doing your own lawn maintenance. To go along with your beautifully manicured yard, see 8 Giant Yard Games to Play, 20 Amazing Backyard Lighting Ideas, and Outdoor Projects to Build this Summer. This post, Trim and Edge Your Yard Like a Pro, is made in partnership with […]
How to Install Board and Batten
Learn how to install a Board and Batten wall. We’re here to help you do it yourself with professional-looking results! Come see how to build the bright yellow Swedish Mora Clock and the Dutch Barn Door / Baby Gate, too! DIY Board and Batten Wall Tutorial Materials for Installing a Board and Batten Wall: Boards […]
DIY Entry Table with Cubby Storage
If you have room in your entry for a table and need some flexible storage space, you should make your own DIY entry table with cubby storage! We are big fans of an organized entryway and coat closet area, and we love the flexible storage that large cubbies give our growing family. When we needed […]
Paper Curl Valentine Wreath Tutorial
A simple and fun valentine wreath made from paper curls. Use any cute valentine themed paper to create this fun piece of home decor. If you are looking for more fabulous Valentine ideas, try getting crafty with your kids, make a rustic Valentine themed sign, or if you want a different style wreath we also […]
DIY Valentine’s Day Decor: Faux Bois Pitcher with Carved Heart
Celebrate you and your sweetheart with this simple and fast craft: a DIY faux bois pitcher with a carved heart. It’s the perfect addition to your Valentine’s Day decor! Please watch the tutorial and give us a like and don’t forget to subscribe to our channel! Valentine’s Day Faux Bois Pitcher Supplies: White (or […]
DIY Argyle Valentine Wreath Tutorial
Are you in need of a super easy and cute DIY Argyle Valentine Wreath? Come see how easy it is to make step-by-step! Share the Valentine’s love with your family, too. Check out: Valentine’s date night ideas that won’t break the bank and 10 Valentine’s crafts for kids. Supplies Needed: (1 ) – 18’ Wreath […]
DIY Fireplace Makeover Part Two: KILZ Priming and Painting
Learn how to prime and paint a mantel as part of a fireplace makeover, and when and why you should use primer in a renovation project. Plus, our tried and true tips for getting a great paint finish using primer. Thank you to KILZ® Brand for sponsoring this post, we have used your products for […]
DIY Fireplace Makeover Part One: Updating Mantel Moldings
In need of a fireplace makeover? Read and watch how we did ours to get inspiration for your DIY fireplace makeover. This is part one in a series of blog posts and videos showing the progress. Thanks to DAP for sponsoring this post, all opinions are ours. Now Our DIY Fireplace Makeover Begins Since we […]
DIY Wood Triangle Tree for Easy Christmas Decor
Build a wood triangle tree or a whole forest of trees for your mantel! This easy Christmas decor idea can be painted and decorated to fit whatever style you love, for Christmas and winter decorating. Last year we showed you this Ornament Display Tree, and we loved it! The triangle tree shape is just so fun […]
Faux Fur Tree Skirt
Faux Fur Tree Skirt No time for intricate Christmas decor crafts? Same! Make your own faux fur tree skirt in less than 3 minutes — for real! Round out your holiday home with Christmas decor such as our printable 3-D holiday ornaments, 25 winter wreath ideas, and some vintage holiday sheet music, also printable! Supplies: […]
Easy Dollar Store Hacks for Halloween Decorations
Come watch our fast, easy, and inexpensive dollar store hacks for DIY Halloween decorations: DIY bejeweled sugar skulls and a Dia de los Muertos garland. Also find 12 DIY Halloween decoration projects from a collection of bloggers. You’re sure to find one you’ll love! Also take a look at our Halloween decor roundup post , how […]
Cheap & Easy DIY Halloween Decor: Dollar Store Gold Skeletons
Make your own funny DIY Halloween decorations with this inexpensive dollar store skeleton idea! These shelf-sitting skeletons in gold are a little glam and a little spooky for your Halloween mantel. Happy Saturday, Remodelaholics! Today we have a really fun, cheap, and easy (a DIYers favorite three words, right?) DIY Halloween decoration idea for you. […]
Smart Home Update: Installing a Wi-Fi Thermostat
Installing a Wi-FI Thermostat can be a tedious chore if you don’t know what you are doing. See how we added a smart home thermostat and what features we love about our Honeywell Home T-9 Wi-Fi Thermostat. As we’ve been updating our pair of fixer-uppers, we’ve also been adding smart home features. Controlling household devices […]
How to Refinish and Restore a Wood Deck
We built our redwood deck a few years ago and the stain and sealer faded and chipped almost immediately. It was time for a new deck finish! Watch and see how to refinish and restore a wood deck using an oil finish instead of a stain and sealer. Back when we bought our Birch House […]
14 Tips for In-Ground Trampoline Installation
Ever wondered how to dig a trampoline hole? See what we learned and watch our tips for a successful in-ground trampoline installation. We love our backyards and having a great place for our kids to play and work alongside us. My kids are begging for a trampoline, so when my buddy Sam from TrampolineHoles.com was […]
