Dear James: I think a picket fence would look good across my front and side yard. I have some saws and tools. Is this a project that the average DIYer can handle?—Jesse T. Dear Jesse: If you have worked with wood at all and have some power saws, a picket fence is probably the easiest…
Build a Deck Made of Recycled Material
If building a deck is on your home improvement wish list, consider using recycled building material instead of lumber. These composites can be made of recycled plastic grocery bags, reclaimed pallet wrap and waste wood—anything material reclamation engineers discover. The material is used by home and commercial builders, as well as what do-it-yourselfers can find…
Add Some Pizzazz to Patio With Colorized Concrete
Dear James: Our concrete patio looks pretty drab. We painted it several years ago, but the finish did not last long. How else can we add some lasting color to it?—Debi T. Dear Debi: A newly poured concrete patio can look nice, but it quickly becomes a dull gray. If you have decorative landscaping around…
Paint Vinyl Siding
You can make a house with old, weather-beaten vinyl siding stop traffic with a new coat of a good-quality, acrylic latex exterior paint. We like water-based acrylic exterior paint because it goes on easily and has leveling properties, so it adheres to both smooth and textured surfaces. And the paint is flexible, so it withstands…
Rent Tools and Save Thousands of Dollars
I scan the media each week to keep abreast of all that has to do with building and remodeling homes, new tools, and new technology in the trades. I also talk to dozens of homeowners. I can tell you that inflation and soaring interest rates are inspiring more and more homeowners to contemplate tackling home-improvement…
How to Plan the Perfect Patio
By Tim Carter From Tribune Content Agency Recently, I had the enormous pleasure to help my son achieve one of his goals. He bought a new home last year and quickly discovered how much he missed the stunning red-brick patio he grew up with at our last home. One day last fall, his mother and…
Refinish an Older Linoleum Floor with Paint
Dear James: Our kitchen linoleum floor is discolored and worn but is still sound. Can a linoleum floor be refinished with paint, and can I do it myself?—Nora H. Dear Nora: Yes, a linoleum floor can be painted with a solid color or a unique pattern. People often rip out linoleum because it is scuffed…
Seal an Asphalt Driveway
Nothing makes a home look poorly maintained like an asphalt driveway in need of repair. Weeds poking out of cracks and crevices and a surface badly in need of a new topcoat are telltales of a neglectful homeowner. Sealing the driveway can transform it and the overall appearance of the property. It’s a small investment…
What’s the Difference Between Plaster and Drywall?
By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi In nearly all American homes built in recent memory, you’re probably familiar with drywall, which is by far the most popular wall material in the nation. Quickly installed, solid, and with a distinctive sound when you tap on them, drywall is a great choice. However, it’s not…
Ceiling Panels Formed From Metal Are Decorative
Dear James: I like older styles and decor, especially some decorative metal ceilings. Can I still get the metal materials, and is the project suitable for do-it-yourselfers?—Greg C. Dear Greg: The decorative metal ceilings consist of separate panels, and they are still available and becoming more popular. The decorative panels are not very heavy, so…
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