Expert QA How often should I repaint my home? By Jason Carpenter for The Workbench Life Depending on where you live and what climate you live in — not to mention the material from which your home’s exterior is crafted — the time in between exterior home paintings can vary widely. Paint — when it […]
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The Workbench Life: Outdoor Spring Composting 101 By Lauren Caster for The Workbench Life The sun is warmer, the ground is softer and green leaves are starting to poke out everywhere you look. It’s time to get healthy soil back into your yard and garden for spring planting, and compost will give your seeds and […]
Continue ReadingExpert QA Can I Build My Own Water Feature? By Robert Ferguson for The Workbench Life Water features are an attractive addition to your backyard that can improve your mood — and your home’s value. Building one yourself will not only save money, but it’s also a great DIY project for the whole family. A […]
Continue ReadingLas Fabulosas: Hogar y felicidad Cinco Maneras de Arreglar tu Hogar Esta Temporada By Lauren Fischer for Las Fabulosas ¿De rodillas en la limpieza de primavera? Éste puede ser el momento adecuado para no sólo poner orden, sino también para un cambio de imagen de tu hogar, con un estilo primaveral. Los cambios de color […]
Continue ReadingThe Workbench Life: Home Choose the best microwave for you By Jody Genessy for The Workbench Life Last week, your kids cooked a ball of aluminum foil to watch the fireworks, so this week you’re in the market for a new microwave. Fear not, for we have the top considerations you’ll need to make when […]
Continue ReadingThe Workbench Life: Home Update Your Kitchen Cabinets By Ron Geraci for The Workbench Life If just looking at your outdated kitchen cabinets makes you groan, know that there are plenty of ways to liven them up. Your first, biggest choice is whether to reface or replace. Once you’ve made that decision, it’s time to […]
Continue ReadingThe Workbench Life: Outdoor Cleaning a Wood Deck By Don Vandervort for The Workbench Life A natural wood deck is a good-looking and utilitarian addition to any home, extending the living space into the yard and providing a stage for outdoor activities. But the wood used for decks can have drawbacks. Over time, it can […]
Continue ReadingThe Workbench Life: Home How to Remodel a Bathroom: Developing a Plan By Lauren Caster for The Workbench Life At some point or another, you’ll need to do a bathroom renovation. Fixtures get outdated and leaky, colors and materials go out of style, and simple wear and tear on this oft-used room makes renovation necessary. […]
Continue ReadingThe Workbench Life: Outdoor How to Install Patio Pavers By Mark Clement for The Workbench Life Installing pavers is a challenging but rewarding project for the do-it-yourselfer. After all, any project you can hang out on after completing it is a winner in my book. Here’s how to conquer building a patio.
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