Archive

Design & Architecture

• What are Earthship Homes?
• Custom vs. Stock Floor Plans: Choosing Your Dream Home Design
• How to Get Natural Light Into a Room Without Windows: 10 Tips & Strategies!
• Room Dimensions and Design for Pool Tables: A Quick Guide

Decor

• Ceiling Fan Buyer’s Guide: 7 Things You NEED to Consider Before You Buy!
• How to Use Greeting Cards as Home Decor [Really Cute!]
• Best Paint Colors for Rooms With Little Natural Light
• Exploring Rug Designs: Finding The Perfect Match for Your Space
• Area Rug Buyer’s Guide
• Rustic Farmhouse Bedding To Level Up Your Whole Bedroom
• How to Style a Farmhouse Bed Like a Professional Designer
• Furniture For Your House For Less [Used Furniture Guide]
• Contractor’s Blueprints: FREE Wrapping Paper With an Edge

Financing

• FHSA Explained: A Beginners Guide to Canada’s NEW First Home Savings Account
• How Can Owners and Buyers Benefit from A Lease Purchase Agreement?
• Construction Charities That Build Homes and Communities
• How To Afford Living In Two Homes [Solved!]

Maintenance & Repairs

• Essential Winter Home Maintenance Tasks: Don’t Skip These!
• Can You Fix Water Damaged MDF?
• 10 Signs of Water Damage in Walls (or Ceilings)
• Woven vs. Non-Woven Geotextile Fabric: Which One is Right for Your Project?
• Filter Fabric for French Drain Systems: Choosing the Right One for Clog Prevention
• Cleaning Vinyl Siding With a Pressure Washer (Tips & How To)
• How to Clean Windows With a Pressure Washer
• How to Fix a Leaky Compression Faucet (Free Diagram & Checklist)
• 12 Things to Know Before You Start Your Snow Blower
• How to Test for A Water Leak in Your Home
• How to Repair Vinyl Siding (Quick & Easy Patch Repair)
• How to Clean Brick and Concrete With a Pressure Washer (Without Damage)
• How to Use a Pressure Washer (Quick Start Guide!)
• How To Dry Out Walls After Water Damage
• 11 Outdoor Spring Cleaning Projects [Get Them Done In An Hour!]
• Boost Curb Appeal in Under an Hour: 7 Cheap Projects

Housekeeping

• How to Clean the 10 Most Hard-to-Reach Spaces in Your Home
• Vinegar to Remove Hard Water Stains [and More!]
• How to Clean Tile Floors: Efforlessly Sparkling Results
• How to Clean Concrete Floors (Indoor and Outdoor)
• White Mold in Your Home: Is it Dangerous & How to Remove It!
• Floor Wax vs. Floor Polish: Which Should YOU Use?
• Spring Cleaning Guide: What, Why & When [With Full Task List!]
• Spring Cleaning Your House Fast: 11 Easy 10 Minute Tasks!
• 15 Bad Habits That Clutter Your Home

Homebuilding & Renovating

• How to Install a Kitchen Faucet: A Beginners Guide
• Choosing a Kitchen Faucet: Read this First!
• Choosing a Kitchen Sink: Read this First!
• Kitchen Cabinet Color Trends 2022
• Why Are Kitchen Cabinets So Expensive? (12 Factors You Can Tweak)
• Electrical Definitions (By An Electrician & His Wife)
• Electrical Panel Isn’t Grounded? How To Tell and What to Do! 
• How to Find a Cabinet Manufacturer to Match Your Existing Cabinets
• How Much Does a Basic Kitchen Remodel Cost in 2022?
• Building Permits: Don’t Skip Them Without Reading This First!
• What Is a Certificate of Occupancy? [And How to Get One!]

Windows & Doors

• Are Solar Screens for Windows and Doors Worth It?
• Letting in the Air: 13 Types Of House Windows For Your Home
• The 5 Types of Window Frames and How to Choose
• The 13 Types of Window Glass and How to Choose
• What is a Garden Window? And Why You May REALLY Want One!
• How to Replace an Existing Window With a Garden Window
• What Is a Hopper Window and Where Would You Use One?
• What Are Awning Windows? 7 Important Questions Answered!
• What are Double-Hung Windows?
• What Are Single-Hung Windows?
• What are Glass Block Windows? And What Can You Do With Them?
• What are Sliding Windows and Are They Safe?
• What are Bow Windows and are they Better Than Bay Windows?
• Bay Windows: Outdated and Expensive or a Good Investment? [Solved]
• Tilt and Turn Windows: What are They and Are They a Good Investment?
• Picture Windows: What Are They and Do You Really Want One?
• Are Skylight Windows a Good Idea? [Solved!]

Tile & Flooring

• Tile Flooring Guide: Types, Pros, Cons, and Selection Tips
• 20 Tile Flooring Tips to Help You Install Tile Floors Like a Pro!
• How to Tile a Floor for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide
• The Ultimate Home Laminate Flooring Guide for Homeowners
• The Ultimate Guide to Hardwood Flooring: Types, Advantages, Finishes, and Maintenance Tips
• Do You Install Baseboard Before or After Carpet? [Solved]
• Are Indoor and Outdoor Tiles the Same?

Trim & Baseboards

• Do You Install Baseboard Before or After Carpet? [Solved]
• What are Baseboards and Are They Necessary?

Drywall & Plaster

• Shiplap Vs Drywall: Cost and Comparison for 2024
• Why Does Drywall Crack? Common Causes and Solutions
• Drywall Tape Showdown: Paper vs. Mesh!
• What’s the Difference Between Drywall Mud and Spackle? 
• Sheetrock VS Drywall [Solved]
• Hanging Drywall on a Ceiling [The Basics]
• Lightweight Drywall vs Regular Drywall
• How to Store Drywall (Damage Free)
• Ceiling and Wall Textures: Knockdown, Orange Peel, and More

Appliances

• Is it Safe to Use A Humidifier With Laminate Flooring?
• Towel Warmer Buyer’s Guide
• Breathe Easy: A Quick and Dirty Guide to Home Dehumidifiers
• Why Are Wine Fridges so Expensive? And Are They Worth It?

Property Value

• How Is Real Estate Value Assessed? (Market Value Vs. Property Assessment)
• How to Add Value to Your Home Before Selling

Tools & Equipment

• What Kind of Nails Should You Use in Your Nail Gun?
• Pneumatic Nailers 101
• J-B Weld: What Is It & How Long Will It Last?
• How to Remove J-B Weld (Two Ways)
• Adhesives 101: Getting a Grip on Adhesives, Resins and Glues
• Caulking 101: What, When and How to Seal the Deal With Caulk

Buying & Selling

• The Advantages of Selling Your Home in Winter
• Five Things You Should Know about iBuyers

Gardening

• December Gardening Checklist
• May Gardening Checklist
• April Gardening Checklist
• March Gardening Checklist
• February Gardening Checklist
• January Gardening Checklist