Gene Austin
Chalk Paint Is a Do-it-yourself Superstar By: Laurie L. Dove You can use chalk paint to provide a matte finish for all kinds of home craft and refinishing projects. ondacaracola photography/Getty Images Legions of DIY devotees are upcycling outdated furniture into modern treasure — all ...
While getting out and socializing has its benefits, you’ll also likely have hours in the day to yourself. Head to the library and find books that will absorb your attention or convert a room in your home to a space where you can do crafts or paint. Refinishing furniture or working on ...
Whether you’re a classic car restoration hobbyist, body shop owner, service manager, school instructor, used car dealership owner or simply a DIY handyman when it comes to car repairs and restorations, we have you covered with expert insight on how to perform common auto body repair jobs....
Would you like to upgrade the gear system of a beloved older bike? Re-spacing the rear triangle can make this possible, and you can do it yourself! Forkend Alignment Avoid hub damage!Here's how to check and correct alignment in case a forkend got bent somehow, or you have respaced a...
The cost to change locks can vary based on the level of security, complexity of the lock and whether you choose to hire a professional locksmith or do it yourself. If your home comes with an alarm system, you’ll likely need to pay to reconnect service — or choose a new provider. Ask...
hardwood floors are not the best option for the kitchen. Stains and water spills can easily damage your hardwood flooring and even a little scratch on the coating may require refinishing to maintain the floor’s appeal. For more about hardwood floors, check out https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
Or what about hardwood floor cleaning/restoring? (Not sanding/refinishing.) You’ll remember from my seminars how much I love the hardwood floor gig! And finally (you won’t like this) how about hitting the pavement and gettingregular commercial worksigned up? (I promised you no guilt but ...
Giving the dinghy a refit too with chaps and nonslip floor Rebedding and potting all of the stanchions and rails New lifelines Inspecting and rebedding the chainplates Laptop stand and set it up for use as a backup navigation Replace the interior cushions (Soon Come) ...
Installing a new floor? No, the single biggest item is the kitchen cabinets. While many homeowners might think new cabinetry is somewhat cosmetic, it actually makes up the lion’s share of a kitchen redo’s expense — 41 percent, according to Angi, the contractor search site. ...