A quintessential front porch in the South typically includes seasonal plants in full bloom, a wreath or welcome mat that says something along the lines of “live, laugh, love” or “bless this home.” You ...
I asked a contractor to build a set of porch steps using name-brand materials. He made a mess of it and when you step off the last step you trip on a sloped piece of concrete he added. I know you ...
There were any number of moments -- when we came up a single 2x4 short, or realized one section was higher than another after it already had been installed, or that calculating the spacing was a ...
One of my proudest DIY moments was when I first replaced a light fixture. Dealing with electricity comes with equal parts intimidation and fear. The thought of dealing with the connections of electric ...