A few weeks ago, I installed an occupancy-sensing switch in our bathroom. It was trivially easy and super helpful. And they’re reasonably priced (only about $20), so I’d really recommend people try one out. Today I wanted to check in and let you know what I think about having one in the house, and why I […]
There must be something about decorative glassware that makes it impossible to throw out. Perhaps it’s the fear of breaking it in the recycling bin, or just an inability to admit it’s not worth anything, but the shelves of thrift stores and flea markets are lined with the stuff. Where does it all end up? Well, […]
Installing an occupancy-sensor switch is a quick, easy job that can make a big difference. This week, I got a chance to try out one of Lutron’s Maestro Occupancy Sensing switches in our bathroom. Read on to see how I installed it, and to find out how to enter to win five Maestro switches for […]
Dremel Weekends We’re happy to partner with DremelWeekends, a new DIY website from Dremel featuring step-by-step guides to craft, home and garden projects for all skill levels. New projects weekly, ranging from outdoor movie screens to built-in shelving, with lots of inspiring, fresh ideas in between. Y’know what’s fun? When you step out of the shower to find that […]
Dremel Weekends We’re happy to partner with Dremel’ Weekends, a new DIY project website from Dremel featuring step-by-step guides to craft, home and garden projects for every skill level. Projects range from Outdoor Movie Screens to Built-In Shelving, with lots of inspiring, fresh ideas in between. Sick of air-conditioning-induced bloody noses? Having strange nightmares about Property […]
We’re happy to partner with Dremel Weekends, a new DIY website from Dremel featuring step-by-step guides to craft, home and garden projects for all skill levels. New projects weekly, ranging from Outdoor Movie Screens to Built-In Shelving, with lots of inspiring, fresh ideas in between. What sort of outdoor projects do you have planned for the summer? Our […]
The Bagster is a simple alternative to rigid construction waste containers. It’s perfect if you’re doing a small remodel, or just don’t have space for a large Dumpster. As you might have seen yesterday, our Curbly House project is starting to generate a lot of construction debris. We’re ripping out all the ceilings throughout the […]
We’re so excited to share the big reveal of our Wilsonart affordable kitchen remodel today! To refresh your memory, this is the kitchen in my dad’s new house, a few blocks from our own: It was (clearly) in desperate need of some help. But, since my dad’s not a huge foodie (he spends more time […]
If ever have a chance to watch a house or addition being framed, I strongly encourage you to do it. It’s amazing to watch how quickly a pile of lumber becomes a structure with walls, floors, and ceilings. And it also reminds you there’s no magic standing between you and the elements; it’s just wood, […]
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Sheesh. Apologies to Mr. Shakespeare. Anyway, as you might know, our family is in the middle of a very exciting house addition (you can follow along in the Curbly House section of this site). A big part of keeping a large-scale project like this moving forward is the ability to make decisions (hopefully good ones) […]
Last week, Curbly editor and ManMade blogger Chris Gardner flew up to the Twin Cities to join me for a week and help out with a kitchen remodel we’ve been telling you about this month. With help from Wilsonart, we’re taking an old, grungy kitchen and making into a lighter, brighter space. Read on to see […]
This spring, I had a chance to tour the manufacturing facility at Andersen Windows Corporation in Bayport, Minnesota. Bayport is a small town (about an hour from Minneapolis) on the banks of the scenic St. Croix river. It’s a beautiful setting, and one Andersen has enjoyed for a hundred years. Preserving the river is really important […]
Guess what? It still feels like winter here in Minnesota. Last year around this time we were happily painting a new nursery for our then-unborn baby boy, with the windows open and a warm breeze wafting through the house. This year, not so much: FYI, here’s what things looked like last year for National Painting […]
To get your cleaning projects kick started, we’re offering a free, downloadable cheat sheet to help you clean as quickly and thoroughly as a professional. Read on to find out to get the free PDF!
This week we’re running a great giveaway with Cree (click here to find out how to win 10 Cree LED Bulbs and a $250 Home Depot gift card), so I got a chance to try out their new bulbs. If you haven’t been following along with the development of energy efficient lighting technology, it’s safe […]
There’s no end to the home furnishings that can be constructed and crafted from sections of PVC piping. Found in the plumbing aisle at the hardware store, this material lends itself to drilling, cutting, and painting, and accepts fabric beautifully. There’s no guesswork here. A two foot section of 6”-diameter PVC pipe is the perfect […]
We’re wrapping up the year with our favorite DIY ideas from 2012. Here are the original how-to projects I liked best this year. Starting with dog treats and cabinet makeovers, all the way through to DIY household cleansers and organization ideas. Enjoy! (All links open in new tabs for your browsing pleasure)
A few weeks ago, our editor, Chris Gardner, posted a sweet woodworking tutorial over on our ‘brother’ site, ManMadeDIY. In it, he explained the steps he took to make a beautiful hardwood modern menorah. If you’re in the market for a new one for Hanukkah this year, or you’re not Jewish but you just want […]
Listen up! In case you haven’t entered our KitchenPalette giveaway yet, you still have time! The KitchenPalette system is a product that lets you change the look of your kitchen with an interchangeable backsplash. Click though here to read more about the product and enter to win (hint: it’s easy … you just have to […]
The Project: Tearing down the plaster ceilings on the first floor of the Curbly House. Day two of the entire project. I was wearing old sneakers; out of sheer laziness I didn’t bother to put work boots on. Read on to find out what happened, and what my video …
