There could be a couple of reason why you need to install a trunk line for HVAC. The trunk is sized incorrectly so you need to replace it, building a home, or you just want too. Whatever your reasoning I want to share how to install a trunk line yourself to save you money. Because it could save you … [Read More...]
Should I Replace the HVAC?
Something that is very important in a home is a working HVAC (AC, furnace, and vents). When this is not working together properly, the house does not heat or cool the way it should (there could be other reasons too: insulation & drafts doors/windows). Something we noticed in our home after buying it was … [Read More...]
Build a Simple Sprinkler
Even though installing a new sprinkler system was on our list of things to do this year, we are now not going to be installing them this year (HVAC happened!). And because we were tired of having to move the hose a lot to water an area. Eric came up with a simple sprinkler solution. And here is how you can … [Read More...]
What type of saw blade are you using?
This is something I have never really thought of, the type of blade on my saws. I just used the blade that came with the saw thinking it was fine. But then I needed a new blade and I realized there are so many different saw blades. So what type of saw blade are you using? TYPE OF SAW BLADE Now there … [Read More...]
Install a Rain Barrel
Something we thought was a great idea was having a rain barrel. We liked the idea of storing rain water (FREE) then using it to water our plants in the summer. But we were not sure where to place one in our yard or how to install a rain barrel. Then the perfect spot opened up so we jumped at the chance of a … [Read More...]
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DIY Barrel Chair
Well I didn’t get enough after last time, so I upholstered another chair, here is my previous chair. This chair is a barrel chair that we actual found before the other chair. We really liked the style of the chair. We bought it on the classifieds, from a sweet man who was moving and did not have […]
DIY Full Length Mirror
I feel that everyone needs a full length mirror. But if you are cheap like me, you will only buy the $6 one at target. Yes it gets the job done but it has no character. And they are flimsy. My kids broke the last one we had by sitting on it. Don’t worry no […]
DIY Cheap Kitchen Backsplash
Do you like the look of subway tile? I do and I really wanted to have that look as my kitchen backsplash. But as always I am trying to save money, especially after redoing our main line… But it you are renting a place, you could also do this using contact paper… Here is our […]
DIY TV Console
We have been in need of a TV console or TV stand for a very long time. There is nothing physically wrong with our current stand, it’s just that our little guy can now reach the TV and we also want some DVD storage in the stand. So out came a sketch paper and some […]
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Install a Trunk Line for HVAC
There could be a couple of reason why you need to install a trunk line for HVAC. The trunk is sized incorrectly so you need to replace it, building a home, or you just want too. Whatever your reasoning I want to … Continue Reading
Build a Simple Sprinkler
Even though installing a new sprinkler system was on our list of things to do this year, we are now not going to be installing them this year (HVAC happened!). And because we were tired of having to move the hose a … Continue Reading
Install a Rain Barrel
Something we thought was a great idea was having a rain barrel. We liked the idea of storing rain water (FREE) then using it to water our plants in the summer. But we were not sure where to place one in our yard or … Continue Reading
Adding Paver Edging
Last fall we decided to install pavers for the foundation of our future shed. The process of laying the pavers was pretty easy but we found out after that we did not add paver edging. If you're wondering, edging is … Continue Reading
Add A Rain Gutter
One side of our garage was missing a very important thing, a rain gutter. We are in the process of building a shed to place on this side of the garage but before that happens we needed to add a rain gutter. So this … Continue Reading