Consider Installing a Tile Window Sill Treatment
Have you just finished with a bathroom and/or kitchen remodel? Do you have a pile of leftover tiles and scrap pieces? Want to keep the mojo of your flexible tile theme running through the...
A Free DIY More-Than-Just-Paint Visualizer
Debating between two different paint colors? There’s an app for that! A paint visualizer is a great way to start out your color hunt without lifting a brush or trying out sample paint. That’s...
Make a Statement with the Right Tile Pattern
Deciding on the right tile pattern for any room may be harder than actually installing the new look. This is especially true when you are planning on updating more than one room in your...
A Multi Zone Wi-Fi Hose Faucet Timer–No Digging Needed!
Let’s face it. There are times when you just need a Band-Aid fix. Scenario: four citrus trees + no sprinkler system + two months away from home + middle of the summer in central...
Durability Experiments for Different Sill Sealers
Over the years our backyard has been an unintended, highly successful outdoor lab for testing any number of materials against the Arizona sun. With furnace-like temperatures combined with a lack of humidity and sunshine...
The Luxury of Patience During a Remodel
What’s your personality based on the following question: Does waiting to replace a broken faucet drive you crazy or do you pass it off as no big deal? Before you cheer about your need...
How Many Coats of Primer? Answered.
How many coats of primer does it take to cover beige, grey, or any other light to medium color? Two after you remove any stickers. Even if you roll on a solid coat there...
How Much Extra Tile Do You Need? Baseboard? Insulation?
Often times you hear numbers between ten and twenty percent when you ask how much extra tile do you need…or how much baseboard…or insulation…or how much lumber/mortar/anything! Those numbers seem so huge. Is all...
Choose Between Mitered and Coped Baseboard Inside Corners
Figuring out the final length of baseboard requires a few more decisions than just the length of the wall. One major choice is deciding between mitered and coped baseboard inside corners. First, let’s define...
How to Measure Baseboard (and Order Less!)
This is a highly detailed (aka nerdy) post on how to measure baseboard so that you are able to order the minimum number of sticks, prevent measuring mistakes, and spend the least amount of...
