How To Lay a Perfect Bead of Caulk

If you have one drop of DIY blood running through your veins, you know that ignoring bad caulking can cost you time and money. If you notice the caulking around your tub shrinking and gappy with a hint of mold or mildew, don't procrastinate. The biggest pain is cleaning out all of the old caulk,

April 24, 2009

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DIY: Ten Minute Grommet Workshop

While helping a friend with her booth for a trade show, we learned how to install grommets simply and frustration-free.  If you are needing grommets installed for  a craft, drapes, shower curtains, drawstring totebags or your handsewn tent, DO NOT think that a grommet kit from a fabric store will be sufficient. Try to get a semi-industrial kit from the hardware store.  They are heavier duty and the pricing is more reasonable.  If you really wan » READ MORE

April 23, 2008

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Don't It Yourself?

This photo, with an adequate warning and shaming from DIYLife, elicits an important question:

What should you never do yourself?

Clearly, you shouldn't duct tape your baby to a wall, whether you do it yourself or with assistance.

But what tasks or repairs do you think absolutely must go to a professional? Intense electrical or gas work? Masonry? House cleaning?

October 08, 2007

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Poll: What's The Limit of Your DIY-ness?

Here's a question: how much does it take before you give up and call a pro?

January 22, 2007

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