Icicles in the basement, bats in the drain, and vines up the chimney—more wacky discoveries made by house inspectors, courtesy of the ASHI Reporter

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Check out our review of an inexpensive, DIY-friendly, battery powered, wireless alarm system that works on both windows and doors and can be installed in minutes. Watch this video to find out more.

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The beautiful and talented Julie Gillrie shows you how to become the coolest girl on the block with this simple fabric flower tutorial. With just a little bit of felt and thread, you too can enjoy the admiration of your peers and the satisfaction of knowing your flowers will never wilt like the crappy real kind.

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Hello guys, my name is Alex and this is my first instructables. As most of you, probably, I got addicted to this website and I want to say that it's all so great! Since the first thing I really needed was a laptop cooler (since my laptop turned into a efficient water heater!!!), I looked up some des...
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Yes, you can paint kitchen cabinets...and not be left with exposed brush marks or peeling paint. Kate from Centsational Girl shows us how she achieved these amazing results on her kitchen island.

The right way to paint kitchen cabinets has always been a mystery to me, one that I've always been too intimidated to undertake by myself. That's why I was thrilled when DIY home remodeling genius Kate from Centsational Girl has done gone through the tough task on her kitchen's center island. And it turns out that the task isn't so tough anyway. Here, check out her before...

It's impressive to see that the new white coat of paint is just as smooth as the original finish. You would really think that she had bought the island new. So, how did she do it? First, lots of sanding. While we always know to clean off the cabinets before painting, some of us (maybe even me) neglect to thoroughly sand the finish. Kate also recommends light sanding between paint coats as you work. (This is what prevents brush strokes.)

Another hint is to use an oil-based primer, which has a bonding agent and dries to a hard finish. Kate says that it's also helpful to use a conditioning additive like Penetrol to lengthen the time you have to work with the primer and to also minimize brush strokes.

Once the primer coat completely dries (and you've sanded away any rogue brush strokes), apply two coats of oil-based paint. While latex does dry quicker, an oil-based paint tends to be more durable over time. (Just be careful of white and paler shades, since oil-based formulas in these hues can yellow as they age.) For more tips, check out Kate's post on how to paint kitchen cabinets.

Want to read up on painting cabinets before you bring out the brush? Check out...
Replace, Reface or Refinish?
Painting Kitchen Cabinets
The Daily Fix: Cover a Scratch on Your Painted Cabinet

And to see another way to paint kitchen cabinets...

 

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Concrete piers can support lots of weight when you are building your deck. The type of soil you have can affect the size and depth of the piers. In most areas, frost heave will be a consideration. Proper deck footing will keep your deck solid and safe.

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Over the last 30 years or so builders have consistently installed Oak vanities in bathrooms and although there is nothing wrong with them, over time, they just get to look a little "blah". An easy weekend project to update the appearance of your bathroom is to give your old Oak vanity a new paint job.

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Concrete piers can support lots of weight when you are building your deck. The type of soil you have can affect the size and depth of the piers. In most areas, frost heave will be a consideration. Proper deck footing will keep your deck solid and safe.

Source: http://www.askthebuilder.com/896_Concrete_Pier_Construction_Tips.shtml

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With the prices of food heading north, gardening is becoming increasingly popular for folks with enough space to grow some fruits and veggies. Even if you have a short growing season (of if your favorite vegetables usually grow in warmer...

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Chris Gardner, Curbly's all-around awesome guy (and editor-in-chief, not to mention the man behind ManMadeDIY.com) will be in Chicago this weekend for a busy few days of DIY madness. He'll be helping out on the Craftsman Experience, a live, online show where DIY and home improvement experts teach you everything they know.

You can watch him (remember, it's a LIVE show!) Saturday, October 1st at 7pm central time. So, on Saturday night, just go … Continue reading on Curbly.com

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