
Sandy has a lot of home improvement background. She worked for a big box home improvement company for 12 years and wrote home improvement articles for the community newspaper for 2 years. From organic ways to keep deer out of the garden, to explaining how to winterize your house, Sandy can help you with all things DIY!
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Stop Rust on Your Tools: Storage, Prevention, and Treatment
Your tools work hard for you, so give them some TLC....
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Finding Your Man Cave Style
Does it need a big screen TV or a place to work out?...
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A Primer on Interior Paint Finishes
Know your paint finishes for the final touch....
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Shabby Chic Style Guide
Shabby chic is about decorating with items that look antique, distressed, and used....
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8 Ways to Update Your Space With Paint
Paint can magically transform any space or item into something new....
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Update Your Kitchen With Paint
Paint isn't just for walls....
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7 Ways to Give Your Party Ambiance With Lighting
Is your party missing something? Lighting adds the finishing touch....
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Prep and Store Your BBQ for Winter
Give your grill a proper cleaning and store it with care so it can serve you well come spring....
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How to Create a Dog Friendly Backyard
Think like your dog would....
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3 Plants That Attract Butterflies
Who doesn't love butterflies?...
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No-Mow Lawns
Give up mowing, not the hope of having a lawn....
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How to Replace an Electrical Outlet
If your outlets are worn out you can replace it in 6 steps....
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Multimeter Basics
Multimeters can be used to test a number of different items....
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Electrical Hazard Prevention
4 tips to keep you from shock....
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5 Design Trends Best Left in the Past (And What to Replace Them With)
This list gives you alternatives for each and every eyesore in your home....
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How to Paint a Stair Runner
You have a blank canvas right under your feet. Take note: you will need lots of painters tape!...
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How to Paint an Exterior Staircase
Freshen up your staircase with a lot of prep and a bit of paint....
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Gazebo vs. Pergola
Which one of these outdoor structures should grace your space?...
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Home Heating Options
Warm up your icebox of a house with one of these....
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3 Privacy Options You Can't Afford Not to Have
There are many ways to create privacy....
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How to Make Your Hellstrip Heavenly
Take that strip of ground between the street and the sidewalk up a notch with these landscaping...
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The Best DIY Organic Fertilizers
Save money in your garden by making DIY fertilizers....
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Beginning Vegetable Gardening Tips
New to veggie gardening? Get started with these tips and tricks?...
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How to Clean Your Fireplace
It's a dirty task, but we break it down so you can soon be sitting in front of a roaring fire....
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Electric vs. Gas vs. Wood Fireplaces: the Heat Is On
A fireplace can add value and aesthetic to your home....
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13 Hacks With LED Adhesive Tape
LED adhesive tape is flexible, making it the perfect solution for spaces that need some light....
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How to Help Your Dishwasher Run Better
We're guessing you rarely clean your dishwasher, which means its not running at peak efficiency...
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Big Storage Ideas for Small Bathrooms
If your bathroom feels more like a water closet, open it up with this advice....
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An Environmentally Friendly Paint Alternative: DIY Lime Washing
It's affordable, easy, and eco-friendly....
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How to DIY Allure Flooring
Allure flooring is a snap to install....
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Creating a Universal Design Kitchen
Accessibility is the key to a layout everyone can use....
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Create a Paneled Wall With Molding
Molding is simply wood, so use it to create a masterpiece....
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How to Save Money With Insulation
Make the (easy) investment now....
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A Home Fire Safety Checklist
Especially in the months when we welcome a fire's warmth into our homes, it's important to take...
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Give Your House a Face Lift: A Curb Appeal Overview
Put some flowers in, paint the trim, install new door hardware....
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Preventative Basement Disaster Tips
3 tips to prevent basement problems....
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How to Paint a Garage Floor
It will look great, last longer, and clean up easily....
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DIY an Oversized Outdoor Jenga Game
Make a jumbo-sized version of this classic game to play outdoors!...
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Bad Homeowner Habits to Break Now
A new year is upon us, so why not attempt to break some of those habits that are hurting your h...
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5 Myths About Home Fires
Make your family and home's safety your number one priority....
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DIY a Book Safe
Surprise someone with a gift designed to hide treasure....
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How to Air Out a Basement
Freshen your basement after it's been closed up all winter....
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How to Install Ceramic Tile
Ceramic tiles are durable and low-maintenance....
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6 Habits to a Heavenly Closet
Never approach an overflowing, disorganized closet again....
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A Mushroom Invasion: How to Deal With the Fungi in Your Lawn
If you want a mushroom-free lawn, try these simple techniques....
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The Great Pool Debate: Salt Water vs. Chlorine
Which kind of pool is the way to go for your lifestyle?...
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How to Refinish a Cast Iron Tub
A project for a long weekend....
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How to (Safely and Securely) Mount Things on Your RV Wall
How do you deal with thin RV walls and meeting your decorating and storage solution needs?...
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How to Go Green in Your House on a Budget
7 ways to save the environment without opening up your wallet too wide....
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How to Throw a Super Easy Superbowl Party
Throwing a Super Bowl party can be stress-free with our tips for decorations, food, and even in...