Do It Yourself Today!
By Jerry Holt

My name is Jerry Holt and I've created a website just for the do it yourself person who has a home improvement project. On my website you'll find hundreds of articles and tips on practically any home improvement topic to help make your job easier. I have listed some of my recent articles below and a couple that other authors have written that you can find on my website. I hope you find them interesting and useful. Before you start your next project please visit my website where I will help you Do It Yourself Today!

How To Measure For Carpet 2/14/08

Measuring carpet can be tricky business before installation, and there are several methods used to measure carpet. Because of different carpet roll widths (most carpet comes in rolls of 12 feet), different room shapes and carpet with pattern matches.  In fact if you had three people measure your floor you would come up with three totally different measurements. You need to protect yourself  from extra labor and material costs. I will show you the easy way to find out approximately the amount of carpet you'll need for your project.... read more

How To Install Rain Gutters On Your House  2/1/08

You can definitely save a lot of money by installing gutters yourself and in fact the money you save you could spend upgrading to a better quality gutter, say copper for example. If you are a do it yourself person you should install them but there are several pointers you need to look at before deciding. The shape and length of your house needs to be assessed. Most gutter installs are on the front and rear of the home. Precise measuring is extremely important before making your purchase.... read more

How To Install Blown In Attic Insulation  1/14/08

Blown in insulation is better that batts when installed properly as it does seal the attic better. First you need to measure your attic area that you plan on insulating. Most attics require a value of R-30, R-38 or R-49, depending on your climate and location. Once you know the square footage of your attic you can determine how much insulation you'll need by simple looking on the chart located on the bag of insulation. Before you get started you will need to determine what materials you will need. Assuming your home has recessed lights, ceiling and bathroom fans and eave vents you will need the following tools and materials.... read more

How To Replace A Broken Or Cracked Roof Tile 1/7/08

As you well know the main problem with repairing a tile roof is walking on it, and possibly cracking additional tiles while trying to make a repair. I know, I've done it myself! Basically all that needs done is to pry out the broken or cracked tile and replace it with a new one. I'll show you the steps. First, you'll need to take a flat pry bar and carefully slide it under the top of the good roof tile that is covering the broken one. Using a second pry bar you'll need to insert it under the adjacent good tile, usually to the left,  that's overlapping the cracked tile.... read more

How To Remove Wallpaper 12/30/07

Removing wallpaper doesn't have to be a tedious and dreadful project. Yes it will take a little time and some elbow grease but if you follow these steps you will end up with the wallpaper and glue completely removed and then you can move on to painting your walls or hanging new wallpaper. First you will have to figure out which type of wallpaper you have. Basically there are two types. Most of the newer wallpapers are strippable while the older wallpapers will require more labor. I will show you how to remove both types.... read more
 

Choosing The Right Fireplace 11/1/07

Most people want fireplaces in their home. It's a place where people gather for conversation and warmth. There are many factors to consider. Fireplaces may be arched, square or rectangle in shape.  Some are enclosed in brick and other in wood or even stone. The mantle is an important consideration also.  There are hundreds of styles to choose from.... read more
 

How To Insulate Your Floor 10/12/07

Believe it or not you lose a lot of heat through your floor during the winter months and on the reverse end of things you can gain unwanted heat during the summer months. You can save money each year by insulating your floor. This is a home improvement must that is often overlooked.... read more


How To Install Carpet On Stairs 09/1/07

There are basically two methods of installing carpet on stairs. One is the waterfall method where one piece of carpet covers each riser and tread. The other is the cap and band installation. In this case the cap is a piece of carpet installed over the treads and the band is the piece that will cover the risers. In this article I will show you how to install carpet using the waterfall method. These instructions are for basic stairs and not for spiral stairs which would require additional procedures.... read more

How To Build A Wood Fence 07/24/07

Building a wood fence can be a fun and rewarding project. In addition to providing value to your home it increases your security and privacy. You'll find it's not a difficult job and I will show you the easy method of building your fence.... read more
 

Don't Plant That Garden Until You Read This 06/14/07

When it comes to gardens the first thing to think about is picking a spot for it.  The most important factor in selecting your location is the sun.  If you can choose a southern exposure.  If you can't you could run the rows northwest and southeast as an alternative.  Now that you've chosen the right area for garden it's time to prepare the soil.... read more

Whatever your project is I hope you have a good time with it and make it an enjoyable experience. Thanks for reading our blog!

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