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Every homeowner wants their home to look its best, and there are plenty of easy, effective projects you can tackle over a summer weekend to spruce up your home. These quick projects are ideal for the July 4th weekend or any long weekend when you want your home to shine. Why Do Summer Weekend Projects? Summer is the best time for outdoor home improvement projects. Longer days offer plenty of daylight to work with, and generally good weather permits outdoor work without difficulty. On the hottest days, it is best to start projects earlier in the day and take a...

The biggest factor in determining the type and quality of wood that you’ll use for your next project is the project itself. That’s because certain varieties of wood are best suited for certain projects. For example, a hardwood with a closed grain such as maple would be an excellent choice for a butcher block, rather than soft porous wood such as pine. Most lumber can be described as either being either softwood or a hardwood. Generally, softwoods are much less expensive, so determining your needs can help you to decide which type of wood to buy. This, in turn can...

Renting tools has become the new trend in DIY projects. If you haven’t taken part, I can honestly tell you that you are missing out. What exactly are you missing? You’re missing the opportunity to save time, money, and space. In addition you are also missing out on the opportunity to rent the tools that are going to help you get the job done right the first time. This not a fad or a phase that people are going through. It’s a reality that we should all wake up to. The bottom line is that it no longer makes sense...

Power tools have never been more accessible and affordable than they are today. The many options and brands to choose from can seem very intimidating. Because of this, people often purchase the wrong tools due to the wrong advice or lack of information to understand what they really need. For the most part, tools are job-specific which means if you buy the wrong one, you could be at a loss until the right job or project comes along. The right power tool should not only accomplish your project, but save you time and physical labor. I preface this article for...