7 Easy Steps: How to Build a Fire Pit with Bricks

Prehistoric humans gathered around fires to keep themselves warm, ward off predatory animals, and cook their food. Fast-forward to today. Little has changed, except that the predators are mostly gone from urban landscapes. People still gather around fires, but now...

10 Budget-Friendly Home Decor Ideas Using Reclaimed Wood

In 2018, US landfills received 12.2 million tons of wood, accounting for 8.3% of all municipal solid waste that year. That’s a lot of trash, but it shows improvement over previous numbers. Plus, eco-conscious DIYers are finding new and creative ways to recycle...

Foam Vs. Bristle Paint Brush: Which Offers the Best Finish?

House paint isn’t cheap, so why would you skimp on your paintbrushes? Professional painters know that the quality of the brush makes a huge difference. They also know that the cheapest brush is sometimes the best for the job. Say what? That’s right — for...

10 DIY Garage Storage Ideas to Maximize Your Space

It’s a garage, not a junkyard. So why have you crammed it so full of stuff that you can no longer park your car in it? The garage is often the most cluttered area of a house, but it doesn’t have to be. With a few simple DIY storage solutions, you may be...

20 Essential Gardening Tools for the LA Yard Warrior

LA’s dry and sometimes unforgiving soil can make even simple yard projects challenging. You may find therapy in gardening, but do you want to work harder than you need to? In SoCal’s mild climate with year-round plant growth, the upkeep never ceases, even...