Soft as a Baby’s Bottom: Drywall Seams Without Sanding
Drywall repairs can mean an incredible mess from all the dust – or does it? Here’s how to plaster drywall seams without having to sand between coats.
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Let There Be Light! Part 7: Taa-Daaa!
"Peanut Butter" for the wall behind the television, and "Renoir Bisque" for all the others. Both are by Behr.
At last, the living room is done! Here’s the result of all the construction, wiring, sanding and painting.
Read MoreLet There Be Light! Part 6: How to Convert a Plug In Light to a Pendant Light
the easiest way I found was to buy a 15$ pendant light kit at lowes (or home depot) - you…
How to convert a hanging plug-in fixture to a pendant light – demonstrated with 3 Ikea Knappa lamps. Part 6 in a series on a living room renovation, featuring all-new lighting.
Read MoreLet There Be Light! Part 5: Serengeti Toffee Pumpkin Mocha Bisque – The Rabbit Hole of Choosing Paint Colours
A step-by-step process on how to choose paint colours for your interior decorating plan, with lots of detailed helpful hints. Part 5 of a living room renovation series.
Read MoreLet There Be Light! Part 4: Wayward Ceiling Joists and the Art of Flat
How to create a level frame for a ceiling, even when the joists in the ceiling are uneven – part 4 of a living room renovation story.
Read MoreLet There Be Light! Part 3: Wiring and Additional Circuit Installation
Designing a lighting scheme can be a delightful challenge, but every dream requires solid planning if it is to become a reality. Any light needs a power source, and that means connecting it to the electrical system of your house. How much power will each light draw? How many lights can you have without violating electrical code? How will the wires connect lights to switches, and the switches to the circuit panel? A wiring plan[…]
Read MoreLet There Be Light! Part 2: How to Repair a Split Floor Joist
The W pattern is probably better, but we didn't think of it at the time.That being said, we feel that…
How to repair a cracked and sagging floor joist, by lifting the joist and attaching two supporting joists on either side.
Read MoreLet There Be Light! A Living Room Renovation Project with a New Ceiling, Pot Lights, and Hanging Lights – Part 1
Living room renovation story part 1: the decision to add a lighting scheme including pot lights and hanging lights.
Read MoreTidy Your Kitchen Counter with Better Cleaning Tool Storage
How to clean up your kitchen counter by finding better storage for dishwashing tools: a product review of the “Rev-a-Shelf” tip-out tray system.
Read MoreThe Personal Growth Benefits of DIY Renovations
There are so many benefits to doing your own home renovations. Not only can you save a lot of money, but doing the work yourself will help you learn new things and teach you not to give up when things get frustrating.
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The huge number of screws was me being overcautious. We didn't have small pieces of drywall (this time!) - I…