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Easy DIY

Collection of DIY projects that, quite frankly, if I can do, so can you…

eucalyptus patio table with 2 different oils - teak and linseed - and look similiar
Categories Easy DIY

Teak vs. Linseed Oil on Eucalyptus Patio Furniture

Teak oil versus linseed oil on eucalyptus patio furniture – which is most effective on protecting the wood and restoring color?

June 5, 2023January 4, 2024
woman sitting on grass resealing wood on raised vegetable garden bed
Categories Easy DIY

How to Reseal Wood on Raised Vegetable Garden Beds

Dislike that grey, weathered look of raised garden beds? Me too. Here’s what we did to reseal the wood on raised vegetable garden beds.

May 15, 2023January 25, 2024
man securing deck boards to a floating or low deck
Categories Easy DIY

How We Built a Low Deck for $300

Thinking about building a low deck (also known a floating deck)? Here’s how we built one over a weekend for under $300 in materials.

May 10, 2023January 25, 2024
Female DIYer with mask on sanding a bureau labeled "3 Best Ways to Remove Paint from Furniture, includes printable comparison sheet"
Categories Easy DIY

3 Ways to Remove Paint from Old Wood Furniture [Pros & Cons]

Comparison Printable (perfect for newbie DIYers!) to determine most effective and safest way to remove paint from old wood furniture

April 10, 2023January 4, 2024
photo of vintage suitcase with title 7 lessons learned how to clean brass versus brass plated hardware
Categories Easy DIY

7 Lessons Learned Cleaning Brass vs Brass Plated Hardware

Learn from my newbie mistakes.. Tips on how NOT to ruin a vintage piece when cleaning brass vs brass plated hardware.

January 19, 2023October 11, 2023
upclose photo of strawberries with title - How to Build a Strawberry Cage
Categories Easy DIY, Gardening

How to Build a Simple DIY Strawberry Plant Cage

Protect your strawberry plants from birds and other pests with this inexpensive, easy to build DIY strawberry plant cage tutorial.

November 21, 2022January 4, 2024
beautiful tiger oak mission-style chair entitled How to Gently Restore Tiger Oak Furniture
Categories Easy DIY

How to Restore Dull Tiger Oak Furniture: 4 Lessons Learned

Restoring dull tiger oak furniture with a little TLC was easier than expected with some help from the experts – here’s how.

August 1, 2022November 22, 2023
Photo of radiator with Reflectix foil installed. How to install reflective barrier to insulate behind radiator to increase energy efficiency
Categories Easy DIY, Old Houses

How to Insulate Behind Radiators for Under $50 [Radiator Reflectors]

Insulate behind radiators and increase energy efficiency with reflector foil insulation – simple, easy, and inexpensive. We expect our $50 investment to save 8% on utility bills.

December 4, 2021March 20, 2024
Close up of radiator cover with title "10 DIY Radiator Cover Ideas
Categories Easy DIY

10 DIY Radiator Covers [With Instructions!!]

10+ DIY radiator covers with instructions with step-by-step tutorials (some with detailed pics!) to help you cover your cast iron radiators

November 6, 2021March 21, 2024
Old slop sink before installation Here's how I removed layers of old paint and gunk from our old utility sink within 1 hour using Citristrip #Citristrip @citristrip #uliltysink
Categories Easy DIY

How to Remove Paint Off a Slop Sink Using Citristrip

Here’s how I removed layers of old paint and gunk from our old utility sink within 1 hour using Citristrip stripping gel.

September 29, 2021January 4, 2024

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