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Installing an exterior barn door is a pretty approachable DIY project for a weekend. This guide covers everything needed, from materials and hardware to mounting tips and sealing for weather protection. Time neededRoughly 4 to 6 hours for the installation itself. Add 24 hours for paint or stain to dry before mounting hardware. Content What to Buy and What…

Front doors do a lot more than protect your home’s security. They’re the first thing visitors see when they approach your home aside from its general exterior appearance. If a visitor notices worn-out or outdated hardware on the door, no amount of careful painting will distract them. Yet updating the hardware on a front door, or…

Why the Right Sander Matters for Woodworking Woodworking is a time-honored craft that requires patience and attention to detail. Furniture projects are a large part of woodworking, and it’s necessary to perform clean, controlled sanding to avoid tear-out, swirls, or uneven finishes. Using the wrong sander can waste time or cause damage to your project. Sanders provide mobility,…

Every homeowner needs a few reliable tools to handle everyday repairs and projects. You do not have to buy a large or expensive collection. With less than $100, you can build a starter toolkit that includes the most practical hand tools for home maintenance. This guide outlines the essentials, their uses, and how they help…

Do you ever wish your garden produce would grow a little bigger? Many plants will grow bigger and produce more if planted near other plants they like. Companion gardening is the idea that many plants will help each other when planted nearby, and it is a tried and true way to garden that has proven beneficial for…

Carpet seems like the perfect flooring material when it’s first being installed. It’s soft, warm, and muffles sound to keep the busy parts of a home quieter. However, it also tends to trap dirt and bacteria, ages badly over the years, and eventually can contribute to allergies. When it comes time to remove carpet, it…

Whether you’re a football fan or not, chances are you have plans for the Big Game on Sunday, February 12. All across the country, Americans will be settling in around the largest TV they can find with friends, family, food, and their favorite beverages. How do you know if you’ve thrown a successful Big Game…

Modern, traditional, farmhouse, contemporary – no matter your style, there’s always a way to decorate any room, even those with less square footage. If you have a small room that you want to make appear bigger, here are seven ways to easily do so. 1. Define Areas with Rugs Use rugs to help separate parts…

Effective yard drainage is critical for keeping your yard dry and your house in good shape. A soggy yard can cause a host of landscaping problems and unpleasantries that can ruin your backyard. Furthermore, a poorly draining yard can also direct water into your foundation, which can attract pests, rot, mildew, and mold and can…

Staining is a unique option for finishing wood because it can add color and luster without completely hiding the grain of the wood. Unlike painting, staining tends to highlight the natural beauty of wood furniture or trim rather than disguise it. However, this also makes stain a little trickier to apply evenly. Newcomers to the…