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Build A Fire Pit In Two Hours Or Less

What better way to celebrate the crisp weather of fall — especially those delightfully chilly evenings — than with a backyard fire pit? And thanks to a DIY version featured in this month’s Fresh Home magazine, you can be…

Turn Up The Heat With A DIY Backyard Fire Pit

Summer is far from over. But as the sun sets a little earlier each day, bonfires are starting to take center stage on the schedule. You don’t need to head for the beach or campground to host a bonfire.…

Build a Fire Ring Pit With Stone and Sweat

If you are looking for inspiration in home design, Houzz is a great place to start. They have more than 500,000 photos from designers that you can clip and save in your “ideabook” for easy reference. Houzz also has…

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Los Angeles to Lake Tahoe Family Road Trip

Every year we make a Los Angeles to Lake Tahoe road trip. We avoid I-5 and take the scenic route on US Route 395 which runs along the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Owens Valley is a…

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The Best Overlanding Shovel

The Delta overlanding shovel is strong, lightweight, and easy to store, making it an ideal companion for any adventure.…

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GMC DIY Challenge

We battled against two teams of amazing DIYers and builders for the chance to win the inaugural GMC DIY Challenge. …

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In his backyard workshop, blog star Timothy Dahl earns home improvement wisdom that he shares with DIYers of all ages. – Bob Vila For kid’s, a DIY website – The New York Times If you’re a diy enthusiast more comfortable with…

How To Create A Year-Round Outdoor Space

Grilling, dining al fresco, relaxing in a hammock with a good book–it’s no wonder that spending time outdoors is one of the top activities during the summer. And if your home has a leisure-inducing outdoor space, then you know…

Planning For An Outdoor Space

We’re seeing some amazing photos around the Internet of newly renovated outdoor spaces. ‘Tis the season to break out the patio furniture and barbecue grill and spend as many hours outside as possible! But perhaps your outdoor area is…

DIY Projects For The Holiday Weekend

What better way to celebrate Labor Day than by laboring on a few of your own DIY projects? Sure, the weekend is typically spent saying a three-day farewell to summer, but with an extra day off, you’ll have time…

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Your Guide to the 2024 Overland of America Expo

Rev up your engines and dive into the heart of adventure with the Overland of America Expo 2024! Uncover the ultimate guide to trails, gear, and unbeatable community vibes in Jay, Oklahoma. Don't miss the ride of the year!…

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Unleash Family Adventures with the Alpaca Camper Van

Discover the Alpaca camper van – the ultimate family-friendly adventure vehicle. Packed with safety features, comfort amenities, and versatile design, the Alpaca camper van is perfect for exploring national parks, attending music festivals, and embracing the van life lifestyle…

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Ojai Glamping at Caravan Outpost

Ojai glamping is the perfect weekend getaway from Los Angeles. Yes, it can get a bit crowded on weekends, but when you’re glamping in a luxury Airstream trailer--it’s well worth it.…

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When Gentrification Fails

Between existing neighborhood conditions, rehabilitation projects, attracting like-minded new residents and later profitable businesses, finding the proper balance in between both the controllable and uncontrollable forces is no simple task.…

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DIY City Guide: Baltimore

Charm City (Baltimore) has an abundance of DIY resources which we've compiled in this easy to ready guide from Building Moxie.…

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DIY City Guide: Chicago

Chicago is a city full of do-it-yourselfers and there are plenty of resources for them to make their homes the best they can be…

DIY Backyard Smoker

There are a lot of plans available for building backyard BBQ grills but this is this is the first do-it-yourself smoker we’ve seen and it’s courtesy of Popular Mechanics. They’ve provided a great step-by-step tutorial that requires a few…

Why Wheatboard Wins In The Green Kitchen

Cabinets are a large part of any kitchen renovation and make up a good portion of the budget. That means when you’re opting for a green reno, getting eco friendly cabinets scores big in the environmental department. What Is…

Digging Out From the Snow Safely

The Northeast is digging out today from record snowfall and people are putting their snowblowers and snow shovels back in action. Here are some tips for digging out from the snow safely and what to do in case you…

How To Protect Your Home From Carpenter Ants

In most parts of the country, the threat of pests has diminished thanks to frigid temperatures and inhospitable weather conditions. Yet carpenter ants, one of the most destructive pests, can still strike, especially in warmer parts of the country,…

Mistakes To Avoid for First-Time DIY’ers

When my husband and I bought our house, we did so with every intention of getting all HGTV on the place. Despite neither of us having any home renovation experience, we naively looked around and assumed that small repairs…