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i love to watch HGTV and DIY for ideas
I own a home that is a fixer upper (which is where I get a lot of my ideas) and cannot afford contractors to come in to do everything. I do watch HGTV and DIY, but for step by step instructions I have books. Both Lowes and Home depot have fix it yourself books. I have several books for different things from painting to gardening to everyday fix-its in home. And as a bonus, many Home Depots have training sessions at their stores to teach you how to build or fix different things. I, also, ask some employees at these stores for tips before I start a project. If I do have a contractor come in, then I watch and ask questions so that next time I can do it by myself. As with all fix it yourself projects, if you're in over your head, then get help now-otherwise you may pay the price later! Good luck! :)
I try to use my imagination. When I see something, I try to figure out what I can do with it. My boyfriend says I've watched too much DIY!
Does anyone know of a good DIY website? I don't have cable 
- Laura said:
I own a home that is a fixer upper (which is where I get a lot of my ideas) and cannot afford contractors to come in to do everything. I do watch HGTV and DIY, but for step by step instructions I have books. Both Lowes and Home depot have fix it yourself books. I have several books for different things from painting to gardening to everyday fix-its in home. And as a bonus, many Home Depots have training sessions at their stores to teach you how to build or fix different things. I, also, ask some employees at these stores for tips before I start a project. If I do have a contractor come in, then I watch and ask questions so that next time I can do it by myself. As with all fix it yourself projects, if youre in over your head, then get help now-otherwise you may pay the price later! Good luck! :)
need steps on purchasing an fixer upper home thank you-I also want to fix things and that would be my challenge
I honestly believe that with the right tools and knowledge there is nothing I cannot do. I have laid flooring of every type, done electrical work, plumbing, framing, sheetrock- you name- I've done it! I am not afraid to ask questions until I oompletely understand. I will do research online, in books and will experiment. I have found that the "big box" stores that cater to do-it-yourself people are more than willing to help you with tools, materials and know-how. I had a great experience with someone in their electrical department who drew a complete map and walked me through the whole process of installing a new switch and ceiling fan/light. Once I learned the basics, the rest was cake. Everything is color coded in house wiring, and when we bought a new house a year ago- we completely gutted and rebuilt it ourselves. I worked in the house full-time, while my husband worked his regular job. We saved tens of thousands of dollars by having me do all the labor, and were therefor able to afford better materials. Our new house is absolutely a dream!
- Diana said:
i love to watch HGTV and DIY for ideas
It is one of the best shows that I look at on Saturdays after I do my cleaning I .And I have did A lot of self do it jobs by myself in watching that show . they need more shows like that to show womens they can be condient in theirself Joyce Scott
This sounds silly but to find great tips go to your local pub or bar! All the local construction people or even the husbands that hang out there will have answers that you would not believe.
HOW'S THIS FOR AN IDEA? YOU KNOW THE WATER PANS WHICH COME TO PLACE UNDER A WATER HEATER. WELL I GOT ONE FROM SALVAGE, CUT A 6 IN CIRCLE IN MIDDLE. THEN I WRAPPED AND REWRAPPED A PIECE OF GOLD SHEER TO IT GOING IN AND OUT OF THE CENTER HOLE. THEN I BOUGHT 4 IN' FRINGE, GLUED IT TO THE SIDE, FASTENED IT TO CEILING, THEN INSTALLED A SMALL CRYSTAL GLOBE IN CENTER. IT IS BEAUTIFUL WHEN TURNED ON ESPECIALLY. A PIECE OF BEAUTY FOR PENNIES. VOCALPOINT MEMBER, BONNIE
I watch this show called She's Crafty' sometimes (don't believe in cable) she likes to come up with great ideas and one day Wendy was using rubber glue so went and got some put it on our shoes and believe this it worked! I pay alot for shoes for we walk a great deal to get to point B from point A.. It stayed on for enire month so far. I took foam brush and stuffed them in the holes first to level the shoes then glued in layers for about 3 days for wanted a thick coat. foam brushes have plastic piece to hold it so just cut it for size of hole, glue. Happy to save shoes for go through a pair per month for all walking I do.
I have done a bit of fixer-upper things, though mostly small stuff. Most of my ideas came from books and my imagination. Trying to reconstruct a picture or idea in a book or magazine to what I want and then figuring out how to accomplish the transformation has been rewarding. I like to find different uses for things other than what they were originally intended (i.e. A paper towel holder has a myriad of uses outside and in the kitchen without touching a paper towel.) . While I'm not sure that particular one is in the fixer-upper catagory, it is only an example of using your imagination and don't look at what something is supposed to be but with the thought of 'What can I do with this". Whether it is a paper towel holder or a wall that you can't repaint or paper but you gotta do something with and you're on a small budget, the best resource a fixer-upper has is their imagination.
In todays market everything is WAY OVER PRICED SO WHEN EVER I CAN I DO THE FIXING UPPER. saves money from haveing to have someone else do the work of course that depends on the work to be accomplished. When ever an plumber or an electrician has to be call for a job then i call but until then we do the work ourselves,saves piles of money and nowadays everyone need to save money!Alot of the work is easy and doesnt require a professinal!!!
Well we live in a fixer-upper, truthfully we had to redo EVERYTHING as when we bought it, it was condemned. We are living in it now and are still remodeling and fixing it. We have done all the electrical work, plumbing everything! We had to take it down to the bare 2x4's inside. It was horrible. I get ideas from so many places, magazines, books, DIY and the HGTV channel. My mom inspires me too. She is always doing something to her house! We have done and continue to do it all ourselves as we dont have lots of money. Luckily my husband worked in consrtuction for years. Sure has saved money having a handy man that is willing to teach me!
I spend time at the hardware store and if I can't figure it out that I search the web.
- Christina said:
Does anyone know of a good DIY website? I dont have cable
I always find a lot of good, practical, simple hints (for women) in the Woman's World magazine. Every week there are plenty of different suggestions that I can consider and some are real life savers.
I tackle the problem at my house and make a big mess and then figure out where I went wrong. Then I ask the maintance guys at my job for help.
Use imagination or go to the web. I fix most of the things around the house. This is the way I grew up, as we didn't have much for new stuff.
- Christina said:
Does anyone know of a good DIY website? I dont have cable
I get the best tips from HGTV's Sabrina Soto of 'Get it Sold' and 'Designed to Sell'. Both of these shows tell you how to make your home look attractive without spending a fortune.
I like to redo my bathroom every couple of years. You can find all the accesaries for a matching bathroom. Right now I painted the walls a really light pink, got a matching pink shower curtain, rugs, and picture frames. I painted the door a darker pink and used the darker pink as trim around the medicine cabinet. Next year I plan to paint the bathroom a light yellow with a light green trim. I am finding accessories this year little by little and storing them until I get everything together so I don't rush and get things I don't really like.
I agree with everyone who is saying HGTV. I watch it whenever I can, there are so many fun programs and so many great ideas. Most of the skill levels are beyond anything I would attempt, but they still are great shows for ideas.
I, too, would reccommend checking out the PBS program This Old House and their website. VERY good info.
- Kathryn said:
- Christina said:
Does anyone know of a good DIY website? I dont have cable
- Christina said:
- Bonnie said:
HOWS THIS FOR AN IDEA? YOU KNOW THE WATER PANS WHICH COME TO PLACE UNDER A WATER HEATER. WELL I GOT ONE FROM SALVAGE, CUT A 6 IN CIRCLE IN MIDDLE. THEN I WRAPPED AND REWRAPPED A PIECE OF GOLD SHEER TO IT GOING IN AND OUT OF THE CENTER HOLE. THEN I BOUGHT 4 IN FRINGE, GLUED IT TO THE SIDE, FASTENED IT TO CEILING, THEN INSTALLED A SMALL CRYSTAL GLOBE IN CENTER. IT IS BEAUTIFUL WHEN TURNED ON ESPECIALLY. A PIECE OF BEAUTY FOR PENNIES. VOCALPOINT MEMBER, BONNIE
Would Love to see a picture... sounds new and exciting... charlene
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