DIY Home Improvement

  • How to Build and Install Faux Ceiling Beams

    How to Build and Install Faux Ceiling Beams

    If you have bare and boring ceilings, faux beams are a great way to elevate them with color, dimension and texture, and they can be customized to fit your space and style. Learn how to build and install faux ceiling beams in this Lowe’s video:

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  • How to Install an AFCI Breaker

    How to Install an AFCI Breaker

    The standard circuit breakers in your electrical panel work to protect your home and appliances by tripping if a current is too high and shutting the power off. An AFCI breaker (arc fault circuit interrupter) provides additional protection by sensing when an electrical arc or […]

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  • Three Creative DIY Tile Projects

    Three Creative DIY Tile Projects

    Tile is a great way to add character and style to any space. It’s super durable, adds value to your home, and is easy to keep clean. See three creative DIY tile projects – kitchen backsplash, fireplace surround and bathroom half wall – in this […]

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  • How to Make a Floating Vanity

    How to Make a Floating Vanity

    A floating vanity adds both functionality and style to a room. It is a great multipurpose solution for a small space as it can also serve as a desk space. Learn how to make a floating vanity in this Lowe’s video:

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  • How to Wire an Outlet

    How to Wire an Outlet

    Extension cords on the floor and dangling power cables from appliances such as a mounted TV can be unsightly and dangerous. Adding an outlet to the proper location can eliminate the cords and usually doesn’t require adding a separate circuit. With basic skills and knowledge, […]

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  • How to Build a Utility Cover

    How to Build a Utility Cover

    Utilities in the front yard are unsightly lawn ornaments and not conducive to curb appeal, and this homeowner needed a new solution for his gas meter as the old cover was breaking down and not up to code. Learn how to build a utility cover […]

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  • How to Install a Glass Tile Backsplash

    How to Install a Glass Tile Backsplash

    Glass tiles are not only beautiful and elegant but also low maintenance, making them a good choice for bathrooms and kitchens. Glass tile backsplashes come in squares; the tiles are glued to a net backing to keep them all together. The tiles are offset to […]

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  • How to Build a Mobile Kitchen Island

    How to Build a Mobile Kitchen Island

    Adding a rolling cart in your kitchen provides additional workspace and storage, and when not in use, it can be moved against a wall to serve as a buffet or bar cart. Learn how to build a mobile kitchen island in this video by This […]

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  • How to Build Open Shelving for Your Kitchen

    How to Build Open Shelving for Your Kitchen

    While some people want a ton of cabinet space in their kitchen, other people like to be more minimalist and prefer to live with less stuff and focus on just the essentials. Open shelving can be a great fit not only for minimalists but also […]

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