Articles by Chaya Kurtz
13 Ways to Make Your Garden Sparkle
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | May 22, 20131. DIY Embellished Garden Lamp 2. DIY Patio Bottle Star 3. DIY Junk Mirror 4. Planting Doorknobs 5. Marbles Embedded in Fencing 6. DIY Glowing Garden Gazing Ball 7....
Garage Door Maintenance Tips
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | May 21, 2013Garage doors are the largest moving part of your house. They need consistent maintenance in order to function quietly and properly. The following basic DIY garage door maintenance tasks...
Frequently Asked Questions About Wood Siding
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | May 21, 2013Q. Paint peels off of my wood siding. It seems like I have to paint it every few years. Is this normal? A. Yes, it is normal for paint to peel off of wood siding. Painted wood siding...
Ways to Block Out Your Neighbors
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | May 20, 2013I'm all for being a considerate summertime neighbor. Being mindful of how much noise one produces and inviting the neighbors to an occasional barbecue at your place are nice ways to...
Five Unconventional White Picket Fences
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | May 20, 2013White picket pallet fence: Hometalk member Allison House turned ordinary pallets into fence pickets (white, natch). It's a down-home DIY take on a classic style. An arbor elevates...
Tips for Rebuilding a Flooded Home
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | May 20, 2013Hello, Midwesterners, and anyone else who is looking at the prospect of rebuilding a flooded home. I will outline the process of rebuilding a flooded home in this article, and I will...
Tips for Finding the Right Roommate
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | May 14, 2013Roommates are hard to find. Let me rephrase that. Good roommates are hard to find. It is very easy to find people who are renting out rooms in apartments. It is tempting to just take...
12 Commercial Cleaning Products You Can Stop Buying Now
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | May 13, 20131. Dishwasher Detergent: You will never have to buy commercial dishwasher detergent if you make this recipe, shared on Hometalk.com by The Seasoned Homemaker. Mix together 2 C. Borax,...
Ideas for Remodeling a Small Kitchen
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | May 13, 2013Remodeling a small kitchen is a challenge that quite a few of us face. Visions of wide open kitchens with multiple islands dance in our heads, but in reality we are remodeling our own...
Options for Refinishing Your Bathtub
Posted by Chaya Kurtz | May 13, 2013Depending on the material that your bathtub is made of, you might have the option to refinish it rather than replace it. If your bathtub is made of porcelain, cast iron, or fiberglass,...