Posts tagged: diywarrior

DIY Warrior: Patch a Large Hole in Your Drywall

Posted Apr 29th 2010 8:00AM by Jaime Derringer

Leaky pipes or electrical issues can lead to holes in drywall. Here's how to fix it.

Transform a Ceiling Medallion Into a Mirror

Posted Apr 22nd 2010 8:00AM by Mrs. FIXIT

Some ceiling medallions are so architecturally interesting, they just belong on the wall!

Create the Look: Jennifer Aniston's Platform Bed

Posted Apr 13th 2010 8:00AM by Kathy Price-Robinson

Most of us can't afford the movie star's luxurious bed, but we can make it for a lot less.

DIY Warrior: Fireplace Surround Makeover

Posted Mar 31st 2010 8:00AM by Karla Swoveland

When we moved into our house two and half years ago, one of the worst features was the hideous, mauve-tiled fireplace surround. We made it our mission to give this focal point a fresh makeover as soon as possible.

DIY Warrior: Patch Peeling Plaster

Posted Mar 30th 2010 8:00AM by Joe Provey

Cracks and peeling tend to appear regularly in plaster due to settling of the house, contraction and expansion of framing, and moisture buildup in the walls.

DIY Warrior: Refinishing Wood Floors

Posted Mar 29th 2010 12:00PM by Timothy Dahl

Over time, wood floors begin to break down and show age. Here's how to turn back the clock.

DIY Warrior: How to Hang Wallpaper

Posted Mar 25th 2010 12:00PM by Diane Rixon

If you're bored with painted walls, consider giving wallpaper a try. Modern wallpapers are eye-catching, and much easier to hang.

DIY Warrior: Make a Daybed Out of Twin Headboards

Posted Mar 23rd 2010 8:00AM by Larry Bilotti

If you have twin beds that have lost their usefulness -- or happen upon a pair at a yard sale or flea market -- follow these step-by-step instructions for building your own one-of-a-kind daybed.

DIY Warrior: Remove a Popcorn Ceiling

Posted Mar 3rd 2010 8:00AM by Jaime Derringer

Popcorn ceiling giving you flashbacks to the '70s? Chill out -- this is a project just about anyone can DIY.

How (and When) to Strip Paint Off Your House

Posted Feb 23rd 2010 3:00PM by Joe Provey

If paint is peeling from your house like an onion, and it's so thick that the definitions of shingles, molding profiles, and decorative carvings have been lost, at least some stripping is in order.

DIY Warrior: Patch Up Cracked Stucco

Posted Feb 17th 2010 2:45PM by Diane Rixon

Although it's a durable material, stucco often succumbs to insightly cracks. Luckily, it's a pretty basic and inexpensive DIY fix!

DIY Warrior: Paint a Laminate Countertop

Posted Jan 27th 2010 2:30PM by Diane Rixon

Outdated, ugly laminate countertop making you cringe? It can be salvaged with paint, but only if you do it right.

HowNow: How to Install Window Blinds

Posted Oct 26th 2009 3:00PM by Erin Loechner

Want to know how to install your own window treatment on a budget? Look no further!

How Now: Decorative Painting Techniques

Posted Sep 14th 2009 3:00PM by Erin Loechner

The DIY Reel: Repair a Broken Power Cord

Posted Sep 10th 2009 3:00PM by Erin Loechner

All you need to repair your broken power power cords are a wire cutter and a replacement plug.