Construction Chronicles: Trade your tile for beadboard, Part II
This is the second part of my article on installing beadboard in a kitchen area, after the demolition of some '70's era wall tile. You may see the ... (Read More)
Construction Chronicles: Trade your wall tile for beadboard, Part I
I recently had a great opportunity to install a bunch of bead board in a kitchen; that part of the work was reasonably easy, and a lot of fun. The ... (Read More)
Construction Chronicles: Landscape fabric -- weed block, and a whole lot more
Weed block is good stuff. It has a myriad of uses, from keeping weeds down to backing a wall, to stabilizing soil, to, well, a bazillion things -- ... (Read More)
Construction Chronicles: Pond water quality -- let's be very clear about this
I have built a number of ponds and water features. In so doing, I found that the biggest concern my customers had was about water clarity. With ... (Read More)
Construction Chronicles -- Stain, seal, and protect your deck
I rebuilt my back deck about three years ago, doubling it in size, pouring new footings, enlarging and reinforcing the support structure, adding ... (Read More)
Construction Chronicles: Make your backyard into a park, Part V
We are finally at the end of our five part project: the transformation of a backyard into a very nice landscape.
This part covers the construction ... (Read More)
Construction Chronicles: Make your backyard into a park, Part IV
This is Part IV of the five part series (getting close to the end!) of a backyard transformation at the home belonging to my son and his wife. You ... (Read More)
Construction Chronicles: Common building code violations
As a DIYer, you likely feel comfortable tackling any number of projects. Depending on your experience, you may satisfy every conceivable code ... (Read More)
DIY Lists
Daily DIY: Five Ways to Re-Use a Plastic Bag
Welcome the Fall With Apples Galore!
DIY & Save: 20 Foods That Freeze Surprisingly Well ... and 20 That Don't
Unusual Uses: Digital Cameras - 22 Clever Uses
10 After-School Snacks Your Child Can Make
About DIY Life
Do Life! DIY Life highlights the best in "do-it-yourself" projects.
Here you'll find all types of projects, from hobbies and crafts to home improvement and tech.
DIY Life Contributors
| # | Contributor | Posts | Cmts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erin Loechner | 40 | 0 |
| 2 | Diane Rixon | 21 | 1 |





