Sometimes I pick up a piece that needs a major overhaul but a quick fix to bring it back to life until my brain and wallet are ready to invest in the piece. Take example this $10 outdoor coffee table. It is rough looking but the metal frame is in great shape and I know […]

This simple hack is one I use often!! Even in home builds when I need a clean cut. Most times when you cut a board it’s best practice to let it fall to the ground. But I’m some cases the spot you need to cut is more in the middle of the board. Instead of […]

So I know this post has been done a thousand times on a thousand different peoples sites. Heck ive even seen pictures on pinterest, and while i didnt think to search etsy im sure theyre on there too. But heres the low down, i gave this project a try after seeing those pictures mainly because […]

I love my little shop vac!! It’s portable, easy to handle, and never lets me down. But lately I need ear plugs to run it cause it sounds terrible. So there it sat in the corner of my barn waiting for me to tear it apart. After removing the motor and lubricating the bearing it […]

So we got an electric bill over $350! Our electric bill had been increasing for 2 months but we chalked it up to more usage and ever increasing random charges from our electric company. Still was much higher than our usual bill… When we received a $350 for the month I knew something was wrong!!! […]

Ever open a closet and get an hvac unit staring back at you?? When my husband and I bought our home we knew this hvac unit needed to go!! Our house had minimal closet space and they were less than functional to say the least. Luckily the way the closet were designed in the bedrooms […]

Got old blooms on your plant?? Cut them ugly things off!! Heres a quick how to guide so you dont shock your plant. First i grab a knife or a pair of garden shears. If the plant in question has a rhizome root system DO NOT CUT THE DEAD FLOWER! They use the nutrients from […]

Soldered a few copper joints today and having the right tools are always essential for a job. Here is what I keep in my soldering box. Pipe Cutter I have different sizes for different size pipes and jobs. There is a little metal piece that is used to score the pipe where you want to […]

Rubber band on a stripped screw. So simple yet so effective. The Dreaded Stripped Screw…..we’ve all encountered it. Try this simple tip next time once crosses your path. Grab a rubber band. It should at least be as wide as the phillips or flat head you are using. Place rubber band on screw Place screwdriver […]