How-to best Paint Wood

Woodwork is usually finished with a finish coat of semigloss or eggshell. These types of paint need to be applied particularly carefully to achieve a good finish. On large, open surfaces such as flush doors, paint should first be applied […]

DIYers Talk About Their Worst Decisions – What Was I Thinking?

Finishing a DIY project feels amazing: Not only can you impress your friends, but you can spend every day walking by your masterpiece, gleaming with pride. Unless DIY becomes DI-why?, that is. Even the most practiced do-it-yourselfers sometimes find themselves in […]

How-to Painting a Faux Marble Surface

Transform a worn dresser or tabletop using an acrylic painting technique that mimics the look of marble. Sand the Dresser Using various paints and tape widths, it’s possible to create an endless array of details on furniture and accessories. Here’s […]

How-to perform a Level 2 DIY Basics for updating your bathroom

Level 2 DIY Basics for updating your bathroom | TDHandyman. Level 2 Measure and Prep the Installation With the tile backer board in place, begin by measuring the areas to be tiled (Image 1). The tiles used here are pre-attached to mesh-backed mats. […]