A large DIY project requires various steps, and missing just one can be a nightmare. Preparation is everything for a complex job that requires more than a hammer and a few nails. A full decor project or renovation needs planning and an emphasis on health and safety.

You have your home and outdoor kitchen, what's next when it comes to building your perfect outdoor space? For some it might be a pool and others it might be a putting green, but what about a home basketball court instead? Sure, you can throw a hoop up on your garage but that risks hitting cars and potentially uneven surfaces that aren't designed for the game. Let's take a look at how you can take the game to the next level by adding a real basketball court to your home!

When most people think of smart home technology, it’s just about convenience. Sure, they might have cameras to monitor intruders or movement from kids and pets, but monitoring isn’t security. I had the chance to install the new, Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt recently and I’m impressed. It does everything that a smart device should – easy to use, perfectly integrated with the existing ecosystem, full of features, plus it is both great-looking and built strong enough to do what it was designed for – keeping your family safe.

Some people love home improvements and DIY. Others hate it. Making your house look more attractive doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Below you’ll find seven quick and easy things practically anyone can do today.

It’s the time of year when most people spend the most time in their yard. But, first things first, you need to get your yard ready so you have more time to enjoy the summer months. 

Pooping and toilet culture in general isn't something normally talked about with men but over the past few years I've noticed that aside from "potty humor" jokes... whenever I'm on a press trip where the hotel rooms feature a bidet - guys talk about it. Until this year though, I didn't realize exactly how affordable and easy to install they could be though - and now I have two different models that I've installed at home and have even gone as far as adding an outlet to our new studio bathroom - just to avoid having to use an extension cord to plug it into an outlet by the sink. 

While these two different models offer slightly different experiences, suffice to say - I'm hooked... and so is my wife and more importantly, the model we've installed at Jim's house is helping my Father-in-law keep clean easier so that he can stay healthy, comfortable, and avoid infections!

While the world is becoming more progressive, gender roles are becoming more fuzzy. There’s nothing wrong with this, but societal norms and expectations are changing to where it’s becoming more challenging to know and understand basic skills that people would know generations ago. 

No matter what happens tonight (or tomorrow or next week... or even next month), one thing is certain right now... uncertainty. I'm in a lot of different "prepper groups" and the one thing that shocked me is how many people are just regular ordinary folks like you and me. We see images in movies of the radical right-wing extremists building bunkers under their homes filled with guns and ammo, but practical prepping is far more important. It starts simply with having a plan of what you need to do to keep your family safe and what obstacles you plan to prepare to survive. Let's take a look at some key items that you will need to prepare for what might come next.

Men love their cars sometimes more than women. No doubts, a car is a world of its own with all the systems, processes and details creating an exciting synergy and bringing so much comfort to our lives. Therefore, many car owners happily engage into all the repairing activity by them self as this not merely interesting and exciting but also helps to develop a proper attitude to things we as human beings use in our daily lives.

If you’re inviting anyone into your home, no matter the purpose behind the invitation, you hope that this person will be trustworthy. Inviting someone into your home is an act of trust in itself, even if it’s as simple as having your internet modem installed. Many people consider that construction workers or perhaps repairmen are simply coming into fix something, but to have your cherished home worked on is quite an intimate activity. You trust the handyman to complete the job, to respect your space, and to do so in a manner that rectifies the issue instead of creating new ones.

Renovations can be tough, and kitchen renovations doubly, so, after all, you have all those built-in cabinets, plumbing, and power points to worry about. Luckily, there are a few tactics you can use to make doing up your kitchen space a little less stressful. Keep reading to find out what they are.

When we think about creating a more sustainable future, the first things that come to mind are solar panels and electric cars. However, many people don't realize that there are other things you can do in your home to make your life greener and less wasteful. One way to do this is by installing smart thermostats and energy monitoring sensors in the home. This blog post will discuss why these devices are important for a more sustainable future and what parts of your home can be made more efficient by investing in these sensors.

Garage doors are a part of your house that you don't really appreciate... till it stops opening. When that happens, it's almost like you are trapped since unlike a door in any other part of your house, chances are this is the one and only way to get your car and other large items in and out of the garage. Fixing it can be expensive and dangerous, but here's what you can do to determine if this is something easy to fix or will you need professional help.

If you are keen to make your home as much of a beautiful and lovely place as possible, one of the things that you will probably want to do is work out how to brighten it in some way or another. As it happens, brightening up the home is perfectly possible at all times, no matter what position you are starting from, so this is something that you should be able to do no matter what.

In the realm of construction, understanding concrete pouring methods is vital. There is a trend on social media right now to show how easy it is to dry pour concrete projects instead of investing in machinery (or even rentals) that are designed to properly blend water with the concrete powder before pouring it in the forms. For some folks dry pouring works as an alternative to wet pouring... but the reality is if you really care about how well your project with turn out and you aren't already an experienced mason or concrete finisher then you should probably leave it to the trained professionals.

Are you scratching your head over what is the best power tools brand? You're not alone. Picking the right tools can be tough with so many options out there. In 2024,  Milwaukee tops the charts  as the  go-to brand for pros and DIY enthusiasts  alike.

I've been a fan of TruFuel for a while now - frankly speaking, it's convenient and less messy than having to mix petrol and oil to make it the right formula for my 2-stroke engine power tools. That was enough for me, I'm generally pretty happy just that something saves me time and energy. What about that third selling point though, the fact that it contains no ethanol. Why is ethanol bad though and how does it actually hurt your engine? Let's take a look...

When it comes to products designed to help around the home, there are a lot of options out there that range from cool looking gadgets that don't really work to practical ones that are rather mundane. That's a challenge for anyone looking to buy something as a gift for those special men in their lives. On one hand, you can pick something that just looks cool - or you can get him something that he will actually be able to use and appreciate. Luckily, the Sidekick Stool and Blade Light that we received has the best of both categories.

Rattlesnakes! If you live in the western part of the United States, chances are you've encountered these pests in your backyard and wondered what was the best way to protect your family. Ultimately, the most effective strategy is to discourage them from entering your yard in the first place. Rattlesnake-proofing your property involves planning, hard work, and constant diligence. With a bit of help, it's a task you can accomplish on a spring afternoon, earning you some bragging rights at Monday's water cooler chat. By creating an unwelcoming environment, you can effectively deter rattlesnakes and ensure the safety of your home and loved ones.

Don't worry, though - no fortress is impenetrable, so we've got you covered with some professional advice on how to get rid of rattlesnakes quickly and easily, too!

Spray painting uPVC windows is the most efficient way to give your house more curb appeal, and it also provides the best finish because there are no brush marks or obvious brush stroke in the finished uPVC window frames once painted.