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Designing and general contracting a dream home 
We spent 2 years exploring our options, remodel and upgrade our current home or build a new home. When all the numbers came in, it only made sense to ...

DIY General Contractor Building Custom Home During The Iowa Winters.  
Yes we really do build custom homes during the Iowa winters. Since I have been designing custom homes and coordinating there construction for over 30 years ...

Attaching Wood Floor Truss to ICF Insulated Concrete Form Walls  Not rated yet
Update on my ICF or Insulated Concrete Form home project we have been working on this winter. As a reminder this home is completely formed with ICF walls ...

Home Theater isn't just for the rich anymore  Not rated yet
Home Theater isn't just for the rich anymore and it sure isn't as easy as 1,2,3 if you want it done right. Please consult with an audio/video expert before ...

ICF Concrete Walled Home Project Polysteel with Platon Foundation Waterproofing  Not rated yet
We are just begining a large custom home with the exterior constructed entirely of ICF Insulated Concrete Forms.

I'm learning some of this as I go and ...

How to remodel a bathroom  Not rated yet
You should always visualize your finished product when remodeling anything. You have to see the room without any current fixtures, and how it will appear ...

When the light bulb blows, this is how you make it glow!  Not rated yet
First off, to fix a blown light bulb, you will need to purchase a new bulb from the store ahead of time. [It's usually a good idea to have a box of new ...

No Sand, No Mesh, No Worries Drywall Patch  Not rated yet
If you have a a small hole, about five inches or less, you can patch it with nothing but drywall, mud, and a stick.

Step One - Cutting the Patch
First ...

A Great Looking Home On A Budget  Not rated yet
We all wish we had an unlimited budget to decorate our homes with, but that just is not a reality for most of us. Luckily, a huge budget is not required ...

Don't Make This Mistake When DYI Tiling  Not rated yet
About a year ago my boyfriend and I decided to build our own bar. We cut the wood, nailed it together, and even put it on wheels. We painted it black ...

How to turn an old afghan into a mini slip cover for your sofa cushion  Not rated yet
For those of you, like myself, who has an old sofa, love seat, or lounger and their covers are starting to rip, tear, and/or shred, then here is a great ...

A Quick and Inexpensive Fix to Nail Holes and Small Plaster Cracks  Not rated yet
A Quick and Inexpensive Fix to Nail Holes and Small Plaster Cracks

List of Materials Needed:
What you'll need is so simple that you'll probably re-...

How to make a small bathroom look spacious and good  Not rated yet

If the bathroom is small it can be remodeled by adding a few things and altering the look to give it a new and bigger look. Huge mirrors can be placed ...