Home improvement projects

The fire pit floor after first application of sand. It looks great and is flush with the yard so I can run over it with the lawn mower. The pillars are perfect for hiding scrolls from the Romans. Like us on Facebook and see this entire instructional series and other "how to" projects: Half Hill Farm

Painted 2X4 with hooks. So simple and functional! Behind the front door.

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Wood paneling adds an organic element to otherwise spare spaces; here are our favorites. N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on May 6, 201

Pretty intricate outdoor kitchen. Eaves, lots of cabinets, the works. (via glen)

It is time to start thinking about rain and rain catchment systems. You can save a lot of money by installing one or two rain barrels. O...

The summer weather is extremely enjoyable and as one of the most relaxing seasons, summer is a great time for backyard parties, family picnics and lots of dreamy hammock lounging. At the same time, it’s great time for you to show your genius DIY skills to complete a few amazing backyard projects. If you are [...]

My sofas are gross. Really, really gross. Like, I can't believe I'm about to show you this before picture sort of gross. That arm isn't wet, it's just that dirty. I know it's gross, don't judge me. I'd tried to clean them many times, but to no avail. Until I found the answer on pinterest! Robin from Chris and Robin's Nest shared her technique for cleaning microfiber sofas, and friends, it works. Here's what my sofas look like now: And by sofas, I mean that one arm of one sofa. Because about…

Barn door track DIY tutorial: Create your own barn door track hardware. This sliding door track can be made for under $100 including wooden wheels & track.The ebook available in the blog post, provides a full list of the tools and supplies you’ll need; making the hangers and door stops; planning and installation.

Water trough/utility sink

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Building a home from scratch allowed Kim and Drew Schneider to get everything they wanted—even a sense of history.

The easiest way to bring electricity to a shed, garden or lamppost

All the boring old junk you've got lying around the house secretly yearns to be where the food is.

Learn how to frame a wall and avoid common framing errors with these pro tips on framing a wall.