make it/fix it
How To’s of Home Improvement and Home Repair.
I Made Some Shelf Brackets Out of a Chair. They Now Hold the Shelf which Holds the TV Components for Our Living Room’s TV.
7January 25, 2012
So we got this chair, teak, with three others just like it, and it was originally in better shape. We got the matching table too as a hand-me-down from my dad and his wife. (We wonder sometimes even at 40 why we are subject to the h-m-d, but nonetheless . . . thanks guys.) While it sat neatly [...]
How to Keep Your Patio Looking its Best Year Round :: Premier Windows & Building
0December 19, 2011
Never underestimate the advantage of a great patio. They help accentuate the backyard, make hosting outdoor functions easier and quite frankly, it is a home improvement project that yields big benefits. But this area of the home should be monitored for issues from time to time.
Nowhere is this more evident than during the brutal stretches of winter. Patio or deck repairs can be approached from a number of angles and depending on which type of surface you have, there are a handful of tips to keep your patio looking its best for the long haul. [ . . . ]
One Way to Remove a Broken Key from a Lock
4November 17, 2011
I got the call. It was Friday afternoon and it had snapped flush off. In the Deadbolt. Still Locked . . . and yep, six exterior doors on our house, all but one -- the same key. [ . . . ]
Adria Saracino :: Broken Appliances: Repair or Replace? [Interactive Infographic]
0November 2, 2011
Appliances have become household items most of us can't live without. When our fridge temperature is too warm, we panic. If our stove top won't heat, we start frantically brainstorming how we can plan a week's worth of meals using a microwave. Replacing appliances can be costly, and that is usually the first thought that arises when we realize our appliances aren't working properly. However, most symptoms can be fixed with a few repairs. [ . . . ]
Interior Design on the Cheap :: Susan Black
9July 7, 2011
Young families also may find it difficult to find the extra money to change their homes and add luxuries such as reclining sofas. But to make a difference, you don’t have to hire an interior designer. DIY stores are more than happy to help instruct their customers on how to develop design skills. With a little patience, research and a little extra effort, a designer look can be achieved without designer price. [ . . . ]
Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Decking from Rick’s Fencing and Decking
3April 15, 2011
by Ricks Fencing
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I hate the words “spring cleaning.” I hate long checklists that remind me of all the things I don’t feel like doing. I hate the hours of dirty, sweaty work required to clear out winter’s accumulation of disarray.
What I don’t hate is inviting friends over to enjoy cold drinks on my cedar deck all summer. So I do the work (mostly) and keep my grumbling to myself (mostly). [ . . . ]
