This simple method for cleaning a stainless steel sink is quite literally my favorite household cleaning task. I am not exaggerating. It is SO easy, SO simple, and SO SO SO effective. It requires no special or harsh cleaners and will restore your sink to its original sparkle within minutes. Sherry tried this method first
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We’ve refinished hardwood floors in 5 of the 6 homes we’ve owned. That doesn’t make us professional floor refinishers, but as homeowners and DIYers, we’ve developed expertise for what to expect, what pitfalls to look out for, and how much refinishing your hardwood floors might cost. So in this post, we’ll answer all of your
I love fun little decorative DIY projects, and today’s project fits that category. I’m sharing all the details on this DIY wall sconce. Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Kreg. All opinions are my own. I’ve teamed up with Kreg to share the build plans over on their site, so be sure to check that
Believe it or not, some companies have already begun to announce their 2025 Color of the Year! Since we love tracking and predicting these selections each year, we thought we’d start a post to keep track of each selection as they come out (which would be much easier to reference the following year when we
Caution, this project has all the feels! The time has come to transform the first home of the DIY Huntress YouTube Channel into a happy place for the guy who helped me make it happen. My dad and I built this 12×12 shed shop from the ground up about 6 years ago and there have
My little brother got engaged, closed on his first house and then went on vacation with his fiancé. What a life right? While he was gone my family and I were demoing the lower level of his house but I thought I would be the best big sister and also surprise him with a bedroom
Today’s project is a super easy beginner woodworking project (we know I love those). I’m sharing how to build this DIY bathtub tray! Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Kreg. All opinions are my own. This tray is 38″ long to custom fit my own bathtub, but make sure you measure the width of your
Now that my garage shop is built out precisely to my liking, it’s time to get things organized. Especially in a small space it’s so important for tools and supplies to have their dedicated space, otherwise it starts to feel cluttered so quickly. This is actually the second time I’ve organized my shop, last time was
I’ve partnered with my friends over at Kreg again to bring you a simple beginner woodworking project! I’m sharing this DIY tabletop book holder. Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Kreg. All opinions are my own. This little book holder can be modified to any length or color you choose, and it would be great
Do you have a creepy basement too? This laundry room project is part of my basement renovation series and it’s a major upgrade to our home. Before this project our basement was dark and uninviting. Well, it was very inviting to our clutter, somehow there were donation bags just living down there. But I wanted
Still looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift for your DIY Dad? Let’s agree that neckties are not it this weekend, ok? If the dads in your life are looking to up their DIY game and get some projects done I’ve got the perfect list of gifts for them. Don’t worry, the items I’m sharing
We love any excuse to buy more plants, and you may have heard they can improve your home’s indoor air quality. But before you blow your paycheck in the name of a healthier home, let’s dive deeper into plants’ air purifying powers. We’ll share which plants we recommend and what benefits you can actually expect
When it comes to a small space you have to get creative. My friends asked me to update this space in their house that was formerly a mudroom/catch-all space at the entry of their home. They do a lot of entertaining and wanted to have a DIY wet bar and wine rack instead. I was
“TheSmartConsumer is an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from links on this page that you click on and make qualifying purchases, thanks for helping support us” Hands down, the solar investment is a long-term and big financial commitment that requires apt research and power consumption calculations. So, it is essential to consider the requirement
Since our travel guides to Charleston with kids and Palm Springs with kids have elicited requests for more travel ideas with kids, we’re back with an overdue recap of our 3-night trip to New Orleans. We’d never been to The Big Easy before and were impressed by how family-friendly the city is. It’s not all
I used to think every houseplant needed a sunny corner or bright windowsill to thrive. But it turns out many of our favorite go-to houseplants do just fine in shady corners and low-light locations. So before you write off your house as too dark to sustain plant life, check out this list of the best
Method #3: Stripping Solution You can also use a homemade or store-bought stripping solution to loosen the wallpaper glue. The homemade recipes aren’t complicated and use ingredients you likely already own. Here are a few options: Fabric softener + hot water Laundry detergent + hot water White vinegar + hot water Dish soap + hot
Aglaonema, also called the Chinese Evergreen Plant, is an easy-care houseplant that lives happily in many lighting conditions – even a dark corner of our daughter’s room. There are dozens of different Aglaonema varieties, most with large tropical foliage and colors ranging from silvery-green, red, and even vibrant pink. They’re also tough to kill, so