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Using A Sanding Sponge For DIY Home Projects – Here’s How & When To Use A Sandpaper Sponge

If you typically tackle DIY projects around the house such as painting and woodwork, I’ll show you why you should make a (really) small investment in a sanding sponge. It’s an invaluable little tool that lives up to its reputation as a “can’t do without” item that a DIY homeowner shouldn’t be without. See how to use a sandpaper sponge for sanding wood, paint, metal, and drywall.

How To Give Your Old Appliances A Sharp, New Look Using Stainless Steel Paint

You can use stainless steel paint to update an old appliance and make it look like a brand new (stainless steel) model! We tried it. Here’s our review of the process and how it turned out. It was actually fun and easy to do and I’ve shared a ton of pics, tips, and tricks to make your experience even easier.

Great Gift Ideas For DIY Dads And Weekend Warriors

I’m a dad. I’ve got some fun gift ideas for the man of the house for Father’s Day, Christmas, or Birthdays. If he’s a handyman, he’ll appreciate these gifts that will make his life easier

Tiny Homes With Character: The Pros & Cons Of Shipping Container Homes

Shipping container homes are popular. But are they really less expensive & easier to build than other houses? Some good & bad things about these tiny homes.

Swap Out Your Boring Doorbell Buttons For Some With Style And A Little Personality

A cool doorbell button makes a nice first impression whenever visitors come to your door. Show a little personality and style w/these fun door bell designs.

4 Cool Home Products I Found At The Atlanta Home Show

I searched high and low at the 2011 Fall Atlanta Home Show for cool homebuilding products and I found a few that I think you’re going to like. Solar thermal water heaters, attic access insulation covers and tubular sun skylights were among my favorites.

Storm Shelters & Safe Rooms: What To Expect In Terms Of Construction And Cost

Safe rooms can be used for more than just storm shelters. Some ideas, plus safe room construction details and costs, if you’re in the market for a safe room

Stream Movies and More To Your TV via Power-line Networking

Now you can easily connect your TV to your broadband connection via power-line networking. The technology to make a solid connection between your computer and television is much easier now thanks to the HomePlug 1.0 Standard that was agreed upon by the worldwide companies that matter.

How To Apply Liquid Stainless Steel Paint For DIY Stainless Steel Appliances

Update your old appliances with liquid stainless steel paint! It’s an excellent way to stretch your budget while giving your appliances a facelift.

Keyless Door Locks: Which Type Of Keyless Door Lock Is Best?

If you need to replace the keyed door locks on your home, you might want to consider upgrading to keyless door locks. Here’s what to look for…

BreezeDry: An Eco-Friendly Indoor Laundry Drying Cabinet

Drying all of your delicate laundry has been made simple and economical with a very cool product. It’s an indoor laundry drying cabinet that uses outside or inside air to effectively dry your clothes as gentle as possible.

Prodigy Home Automation Controller Puts You In Control

The Prodigy home automation controller is a great way to set up control of all of the functions of your media room, including the tv, sound system, Blu-Ray player, lights, and more.

Cool Tools For Him or Her: DIY Homeowner Gift Ideas

Give the do-it-yourself homeowner cool tools for Christmas or a birthday. Buying that special something for that special someone that does special DIY work around their home can be fun. It can also be very taxing and confusing with all of the different choices out there. I’ve picked a few of my favorites.

SawStop Table Saw Reviews: See How This One-Of-A-Kind Saw Stop Is Saving Thousands Of Fingers!

Can you believe that someone has invented a table saw with a safety system that senses skin and stops the blade in no time flat! It’s called SawStop and if you’re into woodworking, you owe it to yourself to check out this cool invention.

How To Paint Countertops That Look Like Granite At A Fraction Of The Cost

Here’s how to paint countertops with a granite paint kit to update old, ugly counters to look like granite. It’s the next best thing to granite but at a mere fraction of the cost of granite countertops.

Fix Loose Wall Receptacles By Using Electrical Outlet Spacers

If you are installing paneling or beadboard wainscoting over your drywall, you are going to need to put some electrical outlet spacers on your receptacles to bring them flush. It’s a simple and cheap solution that only takes a minute to install for a professional finish.

Pros & Cons of Liquid Stainless Steel

Updating your major kitchen appliances to stainless steel for a more modern look can drain your bank account… until now. Save thousands of dollars and paint your (working) old appliances with liquid stainless steel for around $150 total and you can finally take that vacation to Tahiti with the money you’ll save.

Painting Countertops To Look Like Granite… Really! A Cool Home DIY Project

Painting countertops might seem a little weird but if you want the look of granite without the cost of granite, take a look at this. This is a great solution to a dull and dated countertop. It’s durable and will last as long as the countertop you paint it onto. It’s a DIY money-saver, too.

FlatWire Gives DIYer’s A Novel Solution To Hide Sconce Wiring

Fishing wires through your walls for sconces can be frustrating, to say the least. FlatWire is an invention that gives DIYer’s the opportunity for professional retrofitting results. Is it worth the added expense, though?

Big Ass Fans Keep You Cool and Comfortable

If you have a large space that needs a lot of air flow, look no further. These fans are the world’s largest and will get the job done in commercial, industrial and residential settings. Innovative design puts Big Ass Fans in the forefront of moving large amounts of air in an efficient manner for a more comfortable environment in which to work and live.

Considerations Regarding Magnetic Induction Cooktops

Thinking about going all out and buying a magnetic induction cooktop. Things you should know before taking the plunge by buying the most innovative cooking appliance on the market (and the most expensive).

Ultra-High Tech Refrigerated Wall Oven is a Marvel of Engineering

Refrigerated wall ovens, by Connect IO, are one of the most intelligent kitchen appliances ever engineered. Operates via standard touchtone phone or internet browser from anywhere on planet Earth. it also has a user-friendly touch screen interface to get the ball rolling.