Your Concrete Project Needs Cement Paint
Photo: Marian Fil (Shutterstock) Concrete is amazing. All you have to do is look at ancient Roman ruins to realize how durable, flexible, and strong concrete can be as a…
Use Plastic Flowerpots to Make DIY Cement Planters
Image: tete_escape (Shutterstock) Sturdy pots and planters that look nice are some of the costlier elements of expanding your houseplant or garden collection. But you don’t have to settle for…
What You Should Know Before You Buy a Tiny Home Kit
Tiny homes are a popular choice for scaled back living, an ADU, or a vacation property. They’re cheaper to buy than traditional structures and because they’re so small, they can…
When to Worry About Exposed Brick Walls
Brick is a hardy, durable building material that conveys a sense of classic design and old-school charm. At the same time, it’s super tough and requires relatively little maintenance. That…
The Most Common Reasons Your Driveway Is Sinking (and How to Fix Them)
Whether your driveway was paved using cement, asphalt, paving stones, bricks, or another material, you may have noticed that it has started to sink and crack in certain areas. Aesthetics…
Try ‘Task Batching’ for a More Productive Week
While most productivity methods focus on chunks of time throughout a single day, there are few that address what you can get done in a string of many days. So…
How to Prevent Your Patio Pavers From Shifting Over Time
Patio pavers are a great landscaping choice because you don’t need to build a structure under them, they’re cheaper than other similar options, and they can add a unique look…
Why You Might Actually Want a Grass Driveway
Cost-effective, erosion-proof, and chemical-corralling, the mighty grass driveway doesn’t get the respect it deserves. But if you have rainwater rushing down your gravel driveway, washing away dirt or leaving trenches…
How to Clean Unsealed Concrete Floors in Your Basement or Garage
Photo: Phillip Foster (Shutterstock) Out of all the usual household tasks, washing the floors is one of the easiest to put off (repeatedly). It’s a lot of hassle to go…
Don’t Use This New TikTok ‘Hack’ to Clean Your Grout
Photo: RJ22 (Shutterstock) Why does it feel like every week, we’re coming to you with a plea to ignore the latest TikTok cleaning hack because it’s dangerous, faulty, or useless?…