
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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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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How to Paint an Exterior Staircase
Freshen up your staircase with a lot of prep and a bit of paint....
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An Environmentally Friendly Paint Alternative: DIY Lime Washing
Lime washing has several benefits over regular paint, including its low impact on the environme...
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8 Ways to Update Your Space With Paint
Paint can magically transform any space or item into something new, whether it's creating a hea...
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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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Shabby Chic Style Guide
Shabby chic is all about decorating with items that look antique, distressed, and as if they be...
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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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What Is Universal Design?
Every room in your house can adapt universal design features....
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A Primer on Interior Paint Finishes
Know your paint finishes for the final touch....
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Preventative Basement Disaster Tips
3 tips to prevent basement problems....
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Creating a Universal Design Kitchen
Accessibility is the key to a layout everyone can use....
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The Best DIY Organic Fertilizers
Save money in your garden by making DIY fertilizers....
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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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How to Paint a Garage Floor
It will look great, last longer, and clean up easily....
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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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Stop Rust on Your Tools: Storage, Prevention, and Treatment
Your tools work hard for you, so give them some TLC....
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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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Must-have Power Tools for the Beginning DIYer
Here are 6 tools you may want to consider adding your shopping list if you're starting out as a...
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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....