Before you start painting a wall, one of the most important steps is preparing the surface. This involves a lot of patching! It requires much more effort than a can of spackling and a putty knife for flawless results!  With this in mind, this guide will provide you with everything you need to fix your …

If you have found yourself confronted with an odorless smoke in your house you may be confused about the cause. Smoke typically has a smell so what is this phenomenon, and where does it come from? The likely culprit is your air conditioning unit. It can create the right conditions for an odorless smoke to …

For whatever reason, there are plenty of motivations to want a privacy fence on your side of your yard. Sometimes you do not want people to be able to see in your yard too simply, and there is nothing wrong with that. And there are usually no reasons against making a privacy fence. So do …

If you’re wondering how to match carpet in your home you’ve come to the right place. We’re going to take you through the slightly challenging process of finding a match for your existing carpet. You can do a repair to your carpet if you find a piece that will match as closely as possible. However, …

After you have prepared your drywall and tiled the surface, you’re going to need to start applying grout, and while it may initially seem pretty simple to do in practice, there are several different factors and considerations to take into account which can make or break a part of the kitchen, and it’s aesthetic, so …

Flipping houses can be a very savvy way to make a second income – or even as a method for your primary income. However, to flip houses, you normally have to have a budget to make repairs and improvements to the property. So what do you do if you have no budget? How do you …

If you’ve been tampering with your walls for home improvement reasons, then there’s a chance that you may have run into gaps between two layers of a wall. If you’re a first-time renovator, it can come as a shock to you. What you have found here is a wall cavity, and they’re a standard feature …

Do you want to build your own door because you’re not sold by pre-made doors? I’m here to help with all you need to consider and how you can make your standard one. It’s essential you know what materials and components you need before you start. All materials have different benefits, and it depends on …

Hardie Board is excellent for it’s durability and long-life span. Especially when used as a siding. But, many still argue over if you should install a layer of plywood beforehand. Well, we have done some research and can finally settle the debate! While installing a layer of plywood behind a Hardie board does offer more …

Looking to update your kitchen with black granite countertops? Check out this guide for tips on choosing the perfect cabinet color to complement your new look. Are you looking for the perfect way to finish off your dream kitchen? We’ve got some helpful hints to help you create a stunning kitchen. Lots of color cabinets …