This Stihl pressure washer features legendary german-engineering and a plethora of modern upgrades and attachments.…
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We spent our last trip of the summer in Bridgeport camping. Here's how it went.…
Charred wood siding adds a distinct and one-of-a-kind look to the exterior of any home, especially those built in a modern style. …
Rooftop tents have revolutionized car camping, and the new Roofnest Sparrow rooftop tent is the perfect example of what a rooftop tent should be.…
Griffon Ramsey is one of the premier chainsaw carvers in the world. She's always been an artist and creator, only now she does it with a chainsaw instead of a pen or keyboard.…
The Ram TRX is a 702-horsepower Super Truck, that's ready to take on the world.…
Follow these steps to safely deal with water damage after a flood.…
We raised the height of our brick backyard wall using redwood. This provided for added security and prevents prying eyes from scanning our yard.…
Hidden doors fit the bill for what our whimsical childhood dream house would be like.…
I’m picky when it comes to tires, but the Goodyear Wrangler® UltraTerrain AT™ fit all of my needs. I’m afraid I’ll get spoiled with a tire that can do all the jobs this one can. …
Weatherizing your windows using silicone caulk is an easy process. It keeps you and your family comfortable and can save hundreds of dollars in energy.…
DIYers of all skill levels can build a skate ramp as long as you have a solid plan, a level space, the right tools, and proper materials. …
A newlywed couple share their lessons in lighting and Feng Shui as they transform their historic Richmond home.…
Here's how we cut down an old tree in our backyard and used it for firewood. We built a simple firewood rack to keep all of the freshly cut wood secure and accessible.…
I went behind the scenes with Greenworks Tools and got the scoop on their latest 60-volt tools and how they intend to dominate the OPE market.…
If you’ve got a corded circular saw in good condition but is gathering dust, convert it into a table saw by building one from scratch. …
Keen ultra functional work boots and shoes have been purpose built to meet the specific needs of hardworking tradespeople and DIYers alike.…
We're kicking off our interview series with the host of This Old House, Kevin O'Connor.…
Clean pallets make a great and sustainable building material that can be used to build a DIY shed.…
Home design and decorating websites continue the race to build the ultimate virtual room designer. In choosing our top 10 we looked for ease of use, variety of design options, and how well the finished result helped design or…
We're impressed with their latest build for a customer who's a retired attorney with a passion for entertaining, woodworking (and beekeeping!)…
Trading Spaces is back!…
Let the debate begin.…
This month Yankee Barn Homes is celebrating their 50th anniversary. And to celebrate this milestone we are sharing one of our favorite homes of theirs, the Mad River Modern. …
Our new home has a beautiful pool, but the pool shed we inherited is nothing more than a frame and a tin roof to cover the pool filter and non-working heater. After staring at the ugly pool equipment all…
Vault gun cases from Pelican, keep your firearms safe and secure at home or on the trail.…
As a car and tool enthusiast day—finding proper storage is a never-ending challenge. So when Lowe’s announced they’re now the home for the CRAFTSMAN collection and invited me to check out the latest products, I jumped at the opportunity!…
At it's most surface level, when an area is gentrified, a once-blighted urban community is repaired, reoccupied, and revitalized. This doesn't go without hard work by dedicated people, and it isn't an overnight process. …
Let's discuss the arguments against gentrification…
Urban Chic, Baby Boomers And Desegregation.…
The word conjures everything from visuals of empty-nesters and yuppies sipping lattes from their million-dollar renovated brownstones to angry hipsters and working class people protesting the construction of new buildings where old ones once stood, fighting for the perceived…
Water damage has three categories that identify the source of the damage. …
Prevent water damage…
Building a picnic table is the best way to enjoy the great outdoors in the summer. Eating outside seems to take even the most ordinary of meals to something special, and your backyard is a great place for entertaining,…
It only took us an afternoon to install our floor and the results were amazing.…
As more homes foreclose due to the sub-prime crisis, empty homes linger, fall into disrepair, attract vagrants, and become plights on neighborhoods which at one point were vibrant and safe.…
Use stone veneer as an interior accent wall or reinvigorate the entrance to your backyard with an expansive patio door.…
Here are some tips and a quiz for determining if it's time to upgrade and replace your current water heater.…
Two-days of making and building stuff in Brooklyn, New York. Yes please!!! Thanks Craftsman Makecation…
Window and door styles are as varied as ever. Make sure you are aware of the terminology when you are shopping, so you can find exactly what you are looking for.…
Here's a siding material you don't see everyday, tree bark. Available as a natural or engineered product from BarkClad.…
These wainscoting planks are unlike any you've ever seen and will add tons of character to any room.…
A behind the scenes look at Solatube International's design and manufacturing headquarters near San Diego, CA…
Ames takes us to Tool School and shows us their latest hand tools and their Made in America craftsmanship.…
Buying furniture online can be tricky, here's a handy guide.…
Tips from the Pros for cleaning your windows for a transparent shine.…
Make sure that everyone is on the same page when they hear the smoke alarm go off. Panic and lack of execution are dangerous.…
Get mad respect from your contractor by name dropping these 10 construction terms.…
Charm City (Baltimore) has an abundance of DIY resources which we've compiled in this easy to ready guide from Building Moxie.…
There are a ton of ideas to reuse discarded cabinets and countertops…
Toxic drywall from China was an issue a few years ago, how safe are these again?…
If you're concerned with the chemicals in over the counter laundry detergent then consider making your own.…
Behind the scenes at Marvin Windows and Doors privately-owned factory in Warroad, MN…
Take old blueprints and remake them using Google SketchUp…
When beginning a home renovation, there are a multitude of things to consider -- cost, time, materials, permits, etc. But have you ever considered documenting your project to be an intregal part of not only the process, but a…
We’ve come to appreciate the City of Angels and realize the history and communities are as vibrant as anywhere in the country. This applies to the do-it-yourself spirit that is surging across the city and that’s why we’ve chosen…
Amy Devers of the DIY Network shares the behind the scenes secrets from her shows like Fix This Yard and more…
The East Bay is chock full of DIY resources with everything from lumber, awesome hardware stores, educational resources and upcycled home supplies…
There are some household tasks where tool rental is the best option so instead of dropping big bucks consider a rental at a fraction of the cost.…
Since this isn’t my first time being pregnant amid approximately a million home improvement projects, nor is it the first time that being pregnant necessitated some of those projects, I thought I’d share some of the things I’ve learned…
For years I thought windows were windows. When it was too warm we’d draw the shades and if it was too cold we’d make sure the windows were closed tight. But today’s windows are available with glass and coatings…
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…
The 4th of July is the most popular day for outdoor cooking and for years we always grilled burgers and dogs but recently we acquired a Brinkmann smoke and grill and wanted to smoke a pork butt for the…
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…
It happens to the best of us — we go to hang our holiday lights only to find that they no longer work. Trying to find the burned-out bulb or shorted fuse is time consuming and frustrating, and often…
When we moved into our first house a month before the holidays, we were overjoyed to later receive gracious amounts of basic (and not-so-basic) tools and accessories from our famliy to help with our renovation plans. And while those…
Colder months typically bring increased concerns about energy costs, which can vary widely depending on your heating source. The good news? There are two small things you can do to help prevent energy leaks, meaning you’ll rack up noticeable…
We here at Charles & Hudson are always looking for ways to be as green as possible in our everyday choices, as well as be as economical as possible too. So when it was time to replace our old…
Last week, I had the great fortune of traveling to New York City for the debut of Lowe’s expanded Kobalt Tools line. Although the home improvement giant has offered Kobalt tools for years (Kobalt started in 1998 as a…
It’s been a crazy couple of weeks around here, but we’re finally ready to pull the cover off our new project, Built by Kids! We launched the site on Labor Day and the next day my wife Laura went…
During a rainy Saturday morning last weekend, my husband and I found ourselves at the hardware store to stock up on picture- and art-hanging supplies, as well as a masonry bit and, the motherlode of all finds – a…
File this one under “simply amazing.” Artist Jonathan Brechignac has undertaken an incredibly ambitious project. He’s spent more than a year creating carpet for his home using a Biro pencil. That’s right — a pencil! I learned about the…
While perusing our local Home Depot for some fall project items, we found ourselves eyeballing the countertop selection. We’re not really in the market for a new countertop, but we like to keep tabs on what’s available through the…
When it comes to winterizing and weatherproofing, some simple materials can make a big difference in your home’s interior temperature — and help you conserve energy, too. Maybe you have drafty windows and can’t afford to replace them. Or,…
I’ve often shared my love for my Ford F150 and apparently I’m not alone. I took a quick survey of fellow tool bloggers who were more than eager to share their trucks with me and how they felt about…
This past weekend we had the chance to check out our city’s monthly summer Really Really Free Market — as in, yes, everything really, really is free — and we’re digging this latest urban trend. Really Really Free Markets…
Building something or finishing a project is all about creating a solution. So when we stumbled across Down East Doormats, which use the basic design of a doormat to solve an ongoing problem, we didn’t hesitate to share this…
Growing up, I was quite the tomboy. And looking back at my preferred toys, it’s no surprise that I now write about home improvement and DIY. Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys, blocks and a pint-sized tool kit topped my list…
My daughter will be turning one here at the end of August, and as a child always in the 95th percentile of growth with no sign of slowing down, I know her babyhood is quickly ending while her toddlerhood…
If you want to lower your energy costs and make your home more energy-efficient, there are a lot of little steps you can take: switching to CFLs, installing a programmable thermostat and switching to low-flow faucets, for example. Yet…