DIY Projects

Who doesn’t want their house to be in prime condition? Buying an affordable house becomes a greater challenge every year. Once you make such a big investment, you should make sure it doesn’t go down the drain. Making small home repairs on your own will surely save you from additional spending on your house. While […]

Aquaponics offers gardeners a way to grow food all year long. This is an overview of the method and explains what you will need to get started.

Do you worry about how to protect your home in all weather? Here in the Carolinas, it feels like winter storm season ended, brought us a blustery spring, and we’re now heading into hurricane season.

Ever wondered how designers pull off mixing and matching woods? Here are 6 designer tips.

Want to add some “ye olde charm” to your home? It’s easier than you might think to add those special vintage touches.

Thinking of how to make your home safe and accessible for all? Here are three places to get started.

Do you neglect your home exterior in favor of more enjoyable interior renovations? If so, you’re not alone. But, passing up a chance to spiff up the outside of your home could be a mistake. Learn why.

Joinery involves the creation of wooden components of a building, including window frames, doors, stars, and such like. Unfortunately, there are too many rogue joiners on the market, and we want to make sure you do not fall victim to them. Read on to discover more. There are a number of warning signs that indicate […]

Want to minimize moving costs? Of course you do! And, we have 5 smart tips to help you keep your costs in check.

If you could install the most luxurious amenities in your home, what would they be?
You have asked yourself that same question time and again, if you’re like most of us. You imagine building a custom home somewhere in the future. But what about right now? 

Most homeowners will have to replace their roof at least once either because they want to change the look of the house or the roof is past its prime. However, replacing a roof is a big job, and if it’s not done right, you will be out a lot of money and your home will […]

Does homegrown always mean healthy? Not so fast–it’s not as simple as you might think. Take a look at some factors that can compromise your homegrown produce.

Home renovations in the planning stages for this year? If you are considering carrying out any major home renovations, it’s important you’re planning absolutely everything you can in advance before you make a decision. While it may not seem like a big decision at the time, any renovations you make to your home could affect […]

Want a kitchen garden? You can have one with some investment of time–and some great advice. A lot of people dream about growing their own vegetables right in their own backyard. The more space you have, the easier it will be for you to grow the kind of food you have in mind, though, but […]

Hygee. You’ve heard it but didn’t want to ask what they’re talking about. Learn about this decor trend.

Is your heating bill getting a bit high? Your home might cost a very pretty penny to try and heat, and when it comes down to it, you’re often finding yourself turning the thermostat way down, or just bundling up in as many sweaters as you can get your hands on. This is particularly a […]

Looking to spruce up your patio for spring? Here are some great looks you can try.

The sofa. It’s the king of your living room. The big kahuna. The stately lion in the domestic jungle that is your living room and the master of all it surveys. It sits in pride of place in your living room, resting smugly in the knowledge that you have planned the entire topography of your […]

Do you have a veritable jungle that you want to transform into a garden paradise? We all have different expectations and ideas for our dream gardens. Some of us want something that’s low maintenance. Just some grass or a nice deck where we can relax; one that only requires a little cleaning now and then […]

Dying to get out there and invest time in your garden? These 18 early spring flowers are sure to inspire you!

If you are planning on moving home this year, you need to put a plan in place to ensure that everything goes as smoothly as possible. A lot of people view moving home as a stressful period in their life. While it can be, it does not need to be. With that being said, continue […]

Does your fixer upper look like it’s going to be more in-depth than you’d originally thought? Home improvement is a massive industry, and it is only set to grow as more tools hit the market which gives normal people the chance to handle jobs for themselves. Loads of people are getting involved with the DIY […]

Consider a brick garden wall to accentuate your garden and define borders. It’s easier than you’d think!

Your greenhouse is a great way to grow a variety of plants, flowers, and vegetables all year long. In the winter, however, it’s necessary to take the proper precautions to ensure all your crops are warm enough to survive. The good news is that it doesn’t take much money or work to insulate your greenhouse […]

Are you as comfortable at home as you can possibly be? We all want to be comfortable in our own homes, but often there can be many things getting in the way of this being a possibility. If you find that you are not quite as comfortable in your own home as you would truly […]

A house should always feel comfortable, but how do you achieve that? In this article, we’re going to talk about the ways in which you can create a warm, welcoming, and well-designed home. Work on the layout of your home. A big part of creating a warm, welcoming, and well-designed home is creating an organized […]

Do you need to sell your home? If you’ve recently listed your house for sale, or this is something you’re thinking of doing in the near future, then you may be thinking about the best ways to boost your chances of selling for the price you’re asking and to the right buyer. Although you may […]

Want to know how to spend money on kitchen renovations wisely? Take a look at these tips.

Think you can’t accomplish any garden tasks in January? Think again! Here’s a to-do list.

Do you know the safest actions to take before, during and after a storm? Have you ever been caught up in a severe storm, such as a hurricane, flood or a typhoon? If you have, you will know that it can be one of the most terrifying experiences and cause billions of dollars of damage […]

Would you like more privacy for your home? Do you ever feel like letting your hair down in your garden but feel like you’re being watched? Or how about when you walk in front of your back window and just want to look outside at the sky while enjoying a nice cup of coffee, only […]

Is everything in your home ok? When it comes to our homes, we usually think only in terms of how things generally look. If we’re not thinking “oh this looks strange” when we enter the property, then we don’t think too much about what else is going on. But our homes are like people: what’s […]

Does it seem like you have an unending list of DIY home projects? It often feels like we will never finish checking off that list. The harsh reality of modern home ownership is that you’ll never have the perfect property. As soon as you’ve completed one project, there will be another one waiting. When added […]

Moving to a new home? Then you definitely need our guide to furnishing your home on a shoestring budget! Buying a house can be super expensive; we’re all very aware of that these days. Once you’ve finally got your foot on the property ladder, though, you’ve got one more big expense to face – you […]

If you decided that you are going to improve the space you and your family call home, there are many things to remember when remodeling. First, you will need to find the budget and create a plan so you can manage the project without major stress. Second, the remodeling needs to work around your family […]

Home renovation is a tough business. When you watch home improvement shows, the process seems fairly simple, requiring very little time, money, or hard work. Unfortunately, the reality is quite different.

Let your family think you spent hours in the kitchen! This 4 ingredient apple pecan dump cake evokes feelings of warm early winter memories. Warm apples, spice flavors, and a crunchy and nutty topping combine to create that perfectly indulgent dessert.

So you want to design a beautiful home on a budget. Can it even be done?

As the song goes, they do call it puppy love. If you don’t love puppies, then what type of person are you!? If they aren’t just the biggest bundles of joy, then we really don’t know what else you could call them.

2019 kitchen design trends promise to be stunning. Read on to learn about these hot trends.

Today we’re sharing some watering tips for gardeners. Watering a garden sounds like a simple task, right? You just need to head outside and fill up your watering can help your plants and flowers when they look a bit dry.

Building the perfect home environment for your family is a priority for everyone. Unfortunately, knowing how to make it happen can be a little challenging. If you’re like the average homeowner, it’s likely that you’re making some very basic home mistakes. On a brighter note, though, they are very easily rectified.  

It is a classic solution: cream carpet is often used by developers to show off warm but bright interiors and by interior designers as a fairly cheap and generic option that no-one will be offended by.

Anybody that has ever done work on their home knows that there are always things that can go wrong. It’s important that you plan everything properly but regardless of how thorough you are before you get started, you’ll probably run into some hurdles along the way. Here are 3 things that make your DIY projects harder than they need to be.

With a growing brood, you might be considering moving to a bigger pad. However, you might already have all the space you need, if only you used it a little more effectively. If your conservatory has turned into little more than a dumping ground or an alternative way of entering the home should your kids be mucky after soccer, then you need to rethink its use.

Over the weekend, my hubby and I wanted to sit out on the patio and enjoy a pretty, clear but cool, fall evening. We wanted a cocktail to sip as we watched the sun set over the forest behind our home. It was too cold for a traditional cold cocktail, so I fired up the coffee pot, took a look in the liquor cabinet, and played around with what I had on hand. The result of my scrounge through the liquor was Irish American Coffee.

Bulleit Bourbon Bacon Jam. The name alone defies any further description. It’s rich, savory, salty, and slightly sweet, a well-balanced and delightful treat. This is really a feast for your eyes, nose, and taste buds.

There’s no doubt that the traditional bathroom, complete with shower cubicle, pedestal sink, and integrated bath served its purpose over the course of the last few decades. Functional and fully-equipped, the setup served millions of families for generations. But shower cubicles suck when compared to a wet room.

Before either buying or selling a home, it is important that you know how to check a house for water damage. It could, after all, end up costing you a lot in case you shouldn’t see it before purchasing

Are you a DIY expert? If you have spent years doing odd jobs around the home and are now ready for a challenge, then you have come to the right place. These jobs require the highest level of knowledge, and they are great for anyone who is a DIY Expert to step up their game a little bit.

Ensure optimal performance of your septic system, avoid costly repairs, and extend its lifespan with these care tips.

Build a new home or find an existing home? This is a question most home buyers ask at one point or another.

Make moving day as simple as possible to stay calm during what can be can be a relatively difficult process. You will quite literally have to pack your life up in boxes and shift everything from one location to another. But there are things that you can do in order to make the process as simple as possible for yourself. Here are just a couple of different steps that you should incorporate into the moving process to make everything as hassle-free for yourself as possible!

We all want to be happy. That much is for sure. But it’s not always that easy for you to think about what will make you happy. Sometimes, you just feel like you’re off-track or that those things around you just aren’t quite right. You want to be happier in your home.

We all like to tailor our homes in small ways from month to month. We might collect ornaments or personal items we enjoy for proud display in our home. Over time, this can be a wonderful thing to do, as it gives your home that sense of character that only time can bestow. However, sometimes instead of viewing your home in the small details, it pays to think of the larger, overall picture. This can help you take a more comprehensive view of your household.

We know this probably isn’t going to be what you want to hear but, well, there’s no point burying your head because the months ahead are gonna get frigid. The nights are going to get longer, the weather is going to get flatter, the temperature colder and the amount of time you spend indoors is going to shoot up faster than a hockey puck shoots across the ice.

When you realize that there’s a bad smell in your home, you immediately want to find the source. Sometimes, it’s obvious, and you can quickly deal with it. On other occasions, even when you follow your nose, it’s hard to identify the cause or find a quick solution. You don’t want to have to put […]

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a toxic, odorless and colorless gas that is emitted when a fuel is improperly burnt.  Any fuel-burning device at your home can be a producer of this highly poisonous, killer gas.

I recently made a new friend named Kat. She’s on the team at HappyCleans and offered up an Infographic called How to Declutter Your Home in 21 Days. Of course, I was open to such an awesome infographic. Anyone who has read DIY Home & Garden for a while knows that I love cleaning and […]

If you’re looking for some home improvement this season, don’t look out; look down. Your basement has a lot of untapped potential. With proper finishing and waterproofing, you can turn it into an extra bedroom or your dream entertainment room.

When we think of owning a home, we imagine having the freedom to turn a space into a warming environment that is safe and comforting for us. A gorgeous exterior offers us a retreat that looks as plush and protected as we want to feel.

Are you fed up with having the same old boring garden? There’s nothing exciting about a lawn and a couple of flower beds so maybe it’s time to do something a little more interesting. Create an oasis by making yourself the ultimate luxury garden.

Lots of people these days are keen to do as much home maintenance as they can themselves. I’m sure you will already know a few friends or relatives who are taking on various DIY projects to try and keep the cost of regular repairs and work down to a minimum.

When you adopt a dog or buy a puppy, you need to bring them back to your home. Sounds simple, right?

This week, I’d love for you to meet our regular contributor Caroline Kahingo on a more personal level.
Caroline is a super-intelligent woman who has her act together. I have come to rely on Caroline when I need a post that’s well-researched and detailed.

Want to meet the creative team behind DIY Home & Garden? Our new “Meet Our Team Mondays” series will highlight a different regular contributor each Monday. I sent each of the ladies the same questionnaire form. So far, the results are intriguing. In fact, I’d like you to meet Peculiar Erhis this week and learn more about this smart, funny, and talented young blogger.

Upcycle a pair of old jeans into a cell phone charging station to conquer the war with tangled cell phone charging cords once and for all! This a fun and easy DIY project which only takes about 30 minutes from start to finish, and it’s so super-cute!

I’ve been away from my workshop for a few weeks, and I was itching to do an easy project last week. I had an ugly 1960-ish old mirror that I had a vision for. I wanted to create a distressed, antique look with a vintage look and feel to it.

When it comes to home design, we tend to completely separate the categories of interior design and exterior design (or gardening and landscaping). This makes sense. After all, you tend to spend time in these two different parts of your home for different reasons. However, it doesn’t always have to be the case for these two aspects of your property to be completely disparate. Here are just a few different design tips and tricks that will help to create a more seamless transmission between your home and the land that is attached to it.

Wow, it’s been a hot one this summer. Living in North Carolina means the heat index can reach the 100 °F and above. For people, this can be tricky to manage on a daily basis, so imagine how your plants feel. They may be dying of thirst! It’s tempting to assume the garden is well-equipped […]

It’s all good and well having a yard in which to relax, but there’s no getting around the fact that the enjoyment of the space can be seriously compromised if it feels like there’s no privacy. While you’re trying to relax, there’s always that nagging sensation that someone might be just be watching you. And […]

All you need from your smartphone is the ability to make and receive calls and messages, right? That was true once upon a time. Nowadays, a mobile device is more than a portable machine that lets you keep in touch with friends and family. It’s a means to control your home. Yes, we live in […]

Gardens are sometimes underrated when it comes to their power in soothing our emotions and making us feel more welcome in our own homes. However, working in gardens can be a little difficult, which is why we need to rely on different services and concepts in order to get the most out of our renovations

During the summer months, we are treated to more daylight, bank holidays and days off work to go on holiday. When the summer comes around it is the ideal time for us to start looking into some jobs around the home. Our house needs maintenance all year long to stay strong and structurally sound

We all love nature and the serenity and peace it brings to our mind, body, and soul. Experiencing the sweet sounds of chirping birds and the beautiful sights in your backyard can have a positive impact on your mental well-being and aid in alleviating stress and anxiety. Create a bird friendly garden

Running your home can be hard. When you have a job, children, a social life, and health priorities to keep on top of, you’ll often find that staying on top of the home is the last thing that you want to do.

Do you feel like you’re running out of space in your home? Make your new mantra “No more wasted space!” Even if all of the rooms are in use, chances are there are ways you can extend or switch up the way you use the space to ensure you’re getting the very most of it

How have you been coping so far this summer? If these high temperatures have been driving you around the bend, you might have found that there is just no escape from them. And that’s even the case at night.

Summer is a strange season, we wait all year for it to come, and then we spend most of the time complaining about it! We complain that it’s too hot, the sun is too bright, and so on. This segues us perfectly onto today’s blog post: how to get your home ready for the summer sun? Check out my advice, and let me know what you thought of it by dropping a comment afterward.

When we move into a property, we tend to accept it for what it is. The majority of us only make any changes to it through interior design and redecoration. Now, these methods can help your property to suit your tastes and truly feel at home. But why does the journey towards the perfect place have to stop here? Home renovations can make an even bigger difference than redecoration alone. It can redesign your property to ensure that it suits all of your needs down to a tee, making the space more appropriate and functional.

Are you in desperate need of home upgrades???

I’m always a fan of killing two birds with one stone – not literally, that would be a bit of a strange thing to admit! No, I mean that I enjoy doing one thing that has more than one consequence. Especially when that one thing can improve both the exterior and interior design of the home! People always go on about improving their home decor and interior design, but then they neglect the way their house looks on the outside.

When it comes to keeping your home clean, there are some things that we do every day. Vacuuming the high traffic areas, dusting, and a general tidy up go without day – but you can do so much more every so often to keep your home in tip-top shape. In fact, you can easily deep […]

They say that home is where the heart is… But there’s a whole lot more to it than that. For many, a rented house or apartment, however well appointed it may be, however tastefully decorated and however ideally located can never truly feel like home. Sure, renting affords us great freedom and the luxury of […]

If you’re a DIY enthusiast, you might love Pinterest as much as I do. As an avid Pinner, I have been trying to get involved with a few group boards to share my ideas. I’ve run into two problems with this. Most of the more established boards are not accepting new Pinners/community members. The newer […]

I received a message from a subscriber the other day. She pointed out that DIY Home & Garden hadn’t offered up a free printable in months on end. I thought back to the last free printable which was a recipe called Peanut Pie. The date? November–I had published the recipe as an alternative to pumpkin […]

The time is now to work on these 7 smart DIY projects to prepare for hurricane season. It’s fast approaching. The official date that marks the start of hurricane season is June 1st. It ends on November 30th. For those six months, those of us who reside in the southeastern United States and the surrounding islands keep a keen eye on the weather.

It’s important for everybody to have time away from the stressful things in their lives – but putting leisure time on the back-burner is too easy if you’re always busy with looking after work, the house or the kids. If you have dreamed of your own man cave but wonder how on earth you will find the space for it, you might be interested in considering these four tips:

Furniture waste (f-waste) fills American landfills. In fact, furniture is often discarded when it’s shabby but still useable. The option to re-finish it instead of trashing it is often overlooked. 

Regardless of whether you are a professional interior designer working on a large project or just want to redesign your kitchen, it always pays to know the best ways to save as much money as possible. Decorating your home is rarely a cheap thing to do and usually comes with stress, hassle and a lot […]

Need replacement windows?
If your windows are older than 25 years of age, the chances are good that it’s time to take the plunge and make this important investment.

I’m sharing an infographic today called “10 Simple Ways to Make Your Home More Secure.” It goes without saying that home security is really important for everyone; having an intruder the home carries the high price tag of the personal safety of every household member

Today we’re celebrating a milestone for the DIY Home & Garden team. This post will be fairly short, but I want to thank all of you. 
DIY Home & Garden now has 7,129 Facebook followers! Last week, when I hit this milestone, I was bogged down with some things. But it didn’t go unnoticed or unappreciated. 

Food always tastes better when it’s made with fresh ingredients — we all know that. It’s also true that nobody has time to go grocery shopping every day. Even when supermarkets are filled with produce and seem to be such a convenient and affordable option, it’s not always practical. But what if it wasn’t your […]

Get Your Garage Back!
You might be one of the millions of people across the nation who has a two-car garage, but every vehicle is parked outside. It’s a reality that the garage becomes a storage space for household items, from 10-year-old bikes to dad’s tool collection. You want to reclaim your garage right now.

Often a gathering place for clutter, stinky gym shoes, and backpacks, the foyer is also the first impression a visitor gets upon entering your home. Create a fabulous foyer to greet your family and friends and give your visitors the warm welcome they deserve!

2017 is coming to a close, and we are ringing in 2018! I’d like to take a quick moment and wish our readers a Happy New Year! Please keep safe and enjoy the New Year. We hope that 2018 will be prosperous for you and your family and bring you new opportunities! Happy New Year!

Today, I’m not writing a long post. I am letting this amazing infographic speak for itself. Please read it. Understand it. And remember it this holiday season. 

This easy taco soup offers you hearty and perfectly balanced flavor in a flash! Days are getting hectic as we count down to Christmas. We need meals that are flavorful, nutritious, and comforting.

This is a guest post that my new friends at Dimen Diaries graciously hosted for me! If you like DIY Home & Garden (and you’re obviously reading it!), then you will love their ideas as well!

My living room was a blank canvas. I had many ideas running through my head about how I wanted to style this space. For one, I needed an office. My guest room was too small to have a desk in there, so I recognized that I would have to fit the office into my living […]

Deck out an entire wall or doorway without breaking the bank!
Fall is a time is a whirlwind of holidays that leave little time and budget in between all the decor changes, but not decorating for each holiday feels like missing out. Never fear, it is possible to throw together a solid, spooky scene for your doorway or a major hall to put you in that spirit without spending your candy budget!

Instead of a DIY or recipe today, I decided to share a Blog Roundup of the best DIY and cooking blogs I’ve found this week.

It’s August, the hottest month of the year. Just like animals, plants are thirsty beings during this month.  This Guest Post by gardener Leslie Shearer addresses two common watering mistakes.  Read on to learn more…

Here are some pitfalls to avoid when you build a raised bed garden. The internet is filled with articles on “how to build a raised bed garden,” as a topic, but they often lack specific information that you need after you’ve built the bed. Raised bed gardens are extraordinarily popular with both experienced gardeners and […]

The Liebster Award is a fun, social way for new blogs to put their name out into the blogging community with the goal of getting a few looks. I was nominated by Billi-Jean of Vintage Cookbook Shelf. I enjoyed her recent post “Happy Canada Day.” While I am an American, I grew up in Erie, […]

Jalapeno Pimiento Cheese is a southern classic with a delicious and zesty twist! This is one of my husband’s favorite sandwiches.  Every southern woman has a family recipe for Pimiento Cheese. It’s a staple in most southern households. That used to be unfortunate for my hubby. You see, he married himself a Pennsylvania Yankee who […]

Christmas in July? You may wonder who shops those sales. Well.  Er. I do. I love Christmas and love the opportunity to cash in on some early holiday sales before the holiday rush. In fact, I’m normally done with my Christmas shopping by Thanksgiving. Over Thanksgiving weekend, when other shoppers are fighting the crowds, I […]

Low in fat is not what normally comes to mind when you hear “Creamy,” but this salad dressing delivers on the promise of low-fat but high in flavor.  “Creamy” most often conjures images of foods based in mayonnaise or heavy sour creams.  But this low-fat salad dressing has a secret ingredient.

I love ribs, but I rarely order them when I go out to eat. I prefer to make them at home. While ribs were once a challenge, I have developed a secret ingredient that makes perfectly seasoned ribs, every time. I call it Big Daddy’s Rib Rub, in honor of my husband.