Recent Posts
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How to change you car cabin and engine air filter
In a Honda Fit, I’ll show you how to change your air filter and some tips I’ve learned along the way. It’s a good practice to check them at least once a year.
Grow pineapple the easy way
The easiest way to grow pineapples is from a pineapple top. You know, the part you take off before cutting into the delicious fruit!
Narrow Hallway: Designing a new functional Space
Do you have a narrow hallway that needs to be ALL THE THINGS? A place to hold your keys, put your shoes, hang jackets, purse or even keep an umbrella handy?
Easy fix for squeaking, the WD-40 Precision Pen to the rescue!
The Fix of choice is WD-40 but did you know they have a WD-40 Precision Pen…so you can disperse just the right amount? Neither did I until recently!
Home Project Plans for 2025
Yes, I’m aware we are almost halfway through the year… Each January I go through the prior year’s goals, make sure I’ve checked off what had been done and start making a wishlist of what project I’d like to accomplish in the upcoming year. It’s a great way for me to see the bigger picture…
How to Build Your First Paver Walkway
A paver walkway project on a budget so buckle up, grab some hand tools and let build some muscle! This project definitely builds character and some muscle!
How to Build Custom Utensil Drawer Inserts
A simple way to organize your kitchen drawers. Don’t even bother with pre-made plastic trays, that don’t fit! Build your own drawer inserts!
How to re-screen your patio, should you DIY?
Does your patio screen have holes? Is it brittle from years of use/the sub and UV rays? This does not have to be a daunting task
How to paint textured stucco outdoor walls
Painting textured walls can be a pain. Here’s how I used a roller to paint my stucco walls and got a smooth even finish.
How to upgrade your outdoor lights
Can you believe this was a fire hazard!? Bugs, wasps and other gunk had been accumulating in there for years with the live electrical wires.
How to Paint a Checkerboard Pattern on a Concrete Floor
Painting a checkerboard pattern on a concrete floor step by step tutorial of DIY like a pro!
How to paint an aluminum patio, tips for success
Prepping a screened-in Aluminum patio for paint, removing years of dust, grime to make it look fresh and clean. Here are the tips and tricks for success
How to prep screened in aluminum/concrete patio for paint
My spring project is the patio. I hope to do it on a budget, as a shared space by both me and the cats so it also has to be a functional space for them.
Facebook marketplace love to hate it: do’s and don’ts
Navigating Facebook Marketplace demands strategic interaction—personalized messages, and be ready for immediate pickup. Snag that great deal before anyone else!
Patio Transformation on a Budget Challenge
Tackling projects cost money, time and a bit of your sanity! You also have to account for the weather, here in Florida it’s getting HOT, HOT, HOT and humid.
How to Convert a Recessed Light to a Pendant
Convert a recessed light to a pendant in three easy steps! First remove light bulb 2) set up recessed kit 3) Attach new light !
How to Flood Test your Schluter Kerdi Shower Pan
Pop quiz! It’s time to test that Schluter Kerdi shower pan, how long do you do it for?
One Room Challenge: Goodbye ugly brown shower, Hello Waterproofing
Good riddance to the old tile and shower and Schluter Kerdi-board install Week 2 of the One Room Challenge meant tearing stuff up! I hired this part out because I didn’t want to spend weeks on this part like I did for the Kitchen in Spring 2021. Demo happened pretty quickly, the vanity, toiler, tiled…
Purple And Moody Bathroom: One Room Challenge Fall
This fall for the One Room Challenge fall edition I’m tackling the Main bathroom and this will be my biggest renovation yet!!
ORC Reveal: How To Install Pasted Wallpaper
It’s reveal week of the One Room Challenge and we are showing you the room wallpaper and all! Now the room isn’t 100% complete.
How to Rebuild a Closet Opening
After demoing a wall, removing the header, and opening up the closet. It’s now time to get the pieces back together. Welcome to Week 7 of the One Room Challenge! We have one week left to go and it is crunch time! I made several mistakes that have delayed some of what I was planning…