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Easy DIY

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

How we transformed our front door in an afternoon with Behr Ultra Exterior Paint @Behrpaint #Behr #doormakeover #easyDIY
Categories Easy DIY

Front Door Makeover with Behr Shipwreck Ultra Exterior Semi-Gloss

How we transformed our old, weather-worn front door with Behr Ultra Exterior Semi-Gloss in just one afternoon and fell in love with our home’s entrance again!

August 23, 2020August 24, 2023
How to Remove Dried-up Citristrip using afterwash and a lot of patience (but SO worth it!)
Categories Easy DIY, Popular

How to Remove Dried Citristrip From Wood

Did you make the mistake of not removing Citristrip in time? Me too! Here’s how I removed dried Citristrip and saved my vintage chair!

August 20, 2020January 5, 2024
How to Build a Blueberry Bush Cage - Easy and Cheap! #frugalgarden
Categories Easy DIY, Gardening

How to Build a Simple DIY Blueberry Bush Cage

Learn how to build a simple, inexpensive DIY blueberry bush cage with netting that will keep those pesky birds and wildlife away from your berries!

June 1, 2020January 5, 2024
How to upcycle a telephone chair #gossipchair
Categories Easy DIY

Upcycle a Telephone Chair (Simple DIY Tutorial)

Simple DIY tutorial on how to upcycle a telephone chair. Learn how to bring one of these vintage furniture pieces into a great reading nook or student desk.

May 17, 2020January 5, 2024
How to fix a slow drain from a garbage disposal baffle - 3 easy fixes for a Waste King EZ Mount #wasteking #garbagedisposalbaffle
Categories Easy DIY

Garbage Disposal Splash Guard Slow to Drain? Here’s How to Fix

Here’s 3 easy ways to fix a garbage disposal splash guard slow to drain. Fix your garbage disposal baffle to stop water from backing up in your sink.

May 17, 2020March 20, 2024
How to Spray Paint a Step2 Plastic Playhouse #playhousemakeover #Step2toys #toymakeover
Categories Easy DIY

How to Spray Paint a Step2 Plastic Playhouse (Makeover)

A few weeks ago, I lucked out and scooped up a second-hand Step2 plastic playhouse for free! It was a well-loved hand-me-down from a neighbor…

April 5, 2020August 16, 2024
How to rejuvenate metal outdoor patio furniture quickly and easily with Rust-oleum Painter's Touch spray paint #Rustoleum #PaintersTouch #Inkblue #spraypaintDIY #backyard
Categories Easy DIY

How to Rejuvenate Faded Metal Outdoor Furniture Using Rust-Oleum Spray Paint

One of the best ways to enjoy a backyard and patio is with a beautiful, welcoming space with furniture that catches your eye. But that…

March 11, 2020August 16, 2024
Step by Step Tutorial on How to use Wood Putty to Fix Small Hairline Cracks in Exterior Entry Door #frontdoorrepair #easyhomeimprovement #minwax
Categories Easy DIY

How to Repair Hairline Cracks in Wood Doors (4 Easy Steps!)

One day soon after moving into our current house, I noticed streaks of sunlight sneaking through the front door.  Not around the front door.  But literally through the front…

February 7, 2020January 5, 2024
Fence panel for Ironcraft and Lowe's Grand Empire XL No Dig fence Gate for Ironcraft and Lowe's Grand Empire XL No Dig fence
Categories Easy DIY

Where to Buy No Dig Fence Panels? Ultimate Guide 2023

Instantly increase your curb appeal this weekend! 20+ no dig fence panels that don’t require any digging or cementing! #DIYfence #nodigfence

November 14, 2019June 30, 2024
Garbage Disposal Replacement Tips for First-timers and DIYers #DIYkitchen #garbagedisposalreplacement
Categories Easy DIY

Replacing a garbage disposal for the first time? Try this simple yet effective tip

It finally happened.  Our garbage disposal broke.  It actually lasted a lot longer than we expected.  Luckily it broke during the weekend when my husband…

September 22, 2019March 20, 2024

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