DIY Home Improvement

  • How to Install a New Mailbox

    How to Install a New Mailbox

    An updated mailbox adds both curb appeal and utility. Learn how to install a new mailbox in this Lowe’s video: Important: Call 811 before you dig to check for underground utilities. 1. Mark the spot for your mailbox. 2. Dig your hole to place the […]

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  • How to Make a Mosaic Wall from Wood Slices

    How to Make a Mosaic Wall from Wood Slices

    This mosaic-style wood wall is built on an underlayment of plywood, making it a great decorative option for renters. Learn how to make a mosaic wall from wood slices in this Lowe’s video: Start by marking the studs and screw the plywood panels to the […]

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  • Quick and Easy Neon Artwork

    Quick and Easy Neon Artwork

    Add a pop of color to any room with DIY unique abstract art. Learn how to create quick and easy neon artwork in this video by Better Homes and Gardens: 1. Spray water across a dry-erase board. Allow water to bead and puddle. 2. Spray […]

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  • Four Decorative Ways to Combine Molding

    Four Decorative Ways to Combine Molding

    You can combine different molding pieces to create beautiful new designs in your home’s interior. This Lowe’s video presents four decorative ways to combine molding: Try these and other combinations to find your perfect design: 1. Crown: Base + crown + base 2. Casing: Stop […]

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  • How to Install Faux Tin Ceiling Tiles

    How to Install Faux Tin Ceiling Tiles

    Looking to decorate your ceiling with tin? It can be a very expensive material, and cutting and installation can be rough on the hands. Faux tin ceiling tiles made from plastic are a great alternative; they are flexible, beautiful, very easy to cut and can […]

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  • How to Hang Outdoor String Lights

    How to Hang Outdoor String Lights

    String lights are an easy way to add mood lighting to a patio or deck. Learn how to hang outdoor string lights in this video by Better Homes and Gardens: 1. Select anchor points. 2. install screw eyes to structural supports. 3. Hang lights, securing […]

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  • How to Build Pallet Wood Planters

    How to Build Pallet Wood Planters

    Rustic pallet wood plus a little paint equals totally adorable DIY planters. Best of all, they’re practically free! Learn how to build pallet wood planters in this HGTV video: For this DIY project, start with a few pallets in relatively good shape. You can usually […]

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  • How to Make Clay Butterfly Wall Decor

    How to Make Clay Butterfly Wall Decor

    Add a whimsical look to a room with handcrafted butterfly wall art. Learn how to make clay butterly wall decor in this video by Better Homes and Gardens: 1. Print and cut out butterfly pattern. 2. Thinly roll out polymer clay. 3. Trace pattern onto […]

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  • DIY Built-In Bookshelf Wall

    DIY Built-In Bookshelf Wall

    Do you need to house a large book collection but think built-ins are too expensive or require a professional skill level to make them yourself? You can build your own with a simple design, inexpensive wood, and basic tools. Learn more about this DIY built-in […]

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