Is Flat Pebble Mosaic on the Shower Floor a Good Idea? Consider This…

In some of my last few YouTube videos and in past blog posts you may have noticed I installed a flat pebble mosaic on the shower floor in my master bathroom. I’ve recently been...

Should You Place a Shower Niche in an Exterior Wall? Maybe if…

Generally frowned upon, installing a shower niche in an exterior wall is still possible. First, it is important to know why installing a shower niche in an exterior wall maybe a problem (and why...

How to Fix AND PREVENT Ice Build Up in Your Freezer

Maybe you have discovered a sheet of ice covering the bottom of your refrigerator freezer…and your freezer is making popping and gasping sounds. Or maybe you are here because you noticed a pool of...

Announcing the JustNeedsPaint YouTube Channel

Sometimes there is no substitute for literally showing someone how to do something. How often do we all turn to YouTube to learn something new? If not YouTube, then Google catches your eye with...

The Difference Between a Good vs Bad Tile Job

The difference between a good tile job and a bad tile job a combination of ability and caring. Are you like me and do you ever go to the bathroom of an establishment and...

Lipstick: A Tool to Mark Electrical Box Location on Drywall

Lipstick is not just a tool for hot dates. It is your tool of choice for the perfect spot-on mark, indicating electrical box location when installing new drywall! Marking electrical outlets when hanging new...

Phyn Smart Water Assistant: Detect Condo / Apartment / Rental Water Leaks

Concerned about detecting water leaks in a condo, apartment, or rental house? The Phyn Smart Water Assistant is for you. Uponor / Belkin’s Phyn Smart Water Assistant is the answer for those of us...

How is this Blog Thing Going? Stats, SEO and Monetizing

In the past few months I’ve had a few questions on how blogging works…how the blog is doing, search engine optimization (SEO) and if I’m an affiliate marketer. So how HAS this blog been...

How to Install a Hose Bibb with a PEX Maintenance Loop

This how to is specifically for installing a new hose bibb with a PEX maintenance loop, as seen on the right. Installing a PEX expansion loop can be added to a replacement hose bibb...

Laminate Flooring Calculator – Box Count & Cost

This laminate flooring calculator is a quick way of determining how many boxes you will need for your flooring project as well as get an idea for how much the materials will end up...