If you’re remodeling a room and the new colours don’t match the brick fireplace, painting the fireplace is an inexpensive upgrade that make a huge difference in modernizing your interior design. Make sure you buy around twice the amount of paint you’d think you’d need as porous brick will soak up a lot of paint. More »
It can be tough to hammer a nail into a hard surface without bending the nail. Lifehacker reader Simoniz points out that a cork can easily help you avoid bent nails. More »
Wandering around your home hardware store until inspiration strikes is a terrible idea. If you’ve got a loose idea for a redesign, re-arrangement or physical improvement to your house, apartment or even just a room, we recommend these computer planning tools for the job. More »
Even though we love a good DIY job, some home remodelling calls for a good contractor. Money blog 20 Something Finance offers some tips for finding a reputable person for the job, but we’re curious: How do you find a reputable contractor? More »
Installing accent and security lighting in your yard shouldn’t require an electrician and lots of expensive labour. Low-voltage lighting systems make it easy to plan and install yard lights without a professional. More »
My wife and I just moved to an apartment with a great backyard, but neither of us think spatially. Using Google Sketchup, it’s been easier than I’d imagined to plan our Ultimate Patio 4000. More »
Got a shed or garage you like to tinker in during the day and want to save a little cash on the cost of lighting it? Polish off your a few two-litres and let’s DIY. More »
