do it yourself divas: Home Maintenance

DIY Backyard Paver Patio - Advise From Professional Brick Mason

6:18 PM

Our neighbor is a professional brick mason/layer who builds walls, patios, and anything with brick. He gave us some great advise on how to build our backyard paver patio. Watch the video below and learn!

Supplies Used: Nothing was sponsored in this post Elbow Grease 12x12 square pavers from Lowes Concrete Sand Landscape wall blocks from Lowes Landscaping Block Glue Optical Level with Grade Rod (because my husband is an engineer) 6 Foot Level Survey String Line Grade Rake Plate Compactor (rented from Home Depot) Surebond SB 1300 Joint Stabilizing Sealer Ornamental Black Fence from Lowes Patio Chairs from Ikea Wood Burning Fire Pit from SoloStove

BEFORE

Leveling The Ground, adding sand, and marking where the pavers should be placed.

Building a retaining wall

Putting sand between the cracks

Sealing with SureBond SB-1300

We added a SoloStove Wood Burning Fit Pit, and the chairs are from Ikea.

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How To Install Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring in Basement - TIME-LAPSE

2:31 PM

NOT sponsored

It was time to rip out the old carpet in the basement. We decided to go with Vinyl Rigid Core Plank Flooring in the color Playa. This luxury vinyl flooring is water proof which is great for basements in case of flooding. We also set our baseboards up higher a little bit in case of water. Our basement is not prone to flooding, but it has flooded before - once when the water heater broke, and once when our dog chewed a sprinkler and all the water spilled into a window well. Homeownership can sometime be a nightmare, and LIFE HAPPENS.

So if you want to see how we installed our beautiful and functional new vinyl flooring (while keeping our old baseboards), watch the video below! Don't forget to support us by subscribing to our YouTube Channel.

We show you how we removed baseboards and reused them,

how to cut the vinyl plank board to fit it around a closet casing.

We show how we put the trim back on leaving a small gap in case of future water damage.

We finished the "cut edge" with a piece of metal trim,

and then we put the rooms back together.

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Prepping To Build A Pergola With Humboldt Redwood

3:14 PM

UPDATE!! Here's a link to the build: http://www.doityourselfdivas.com/2019/05/diy-pergola-featuring-humboldt-redwood.html

Our brother recently bought a new home, and discovered that his deck, which was made of plastic composite, had completely rotted. It was perfect timing when Humboldt Redwood contacted us, and wanted us to build something beautiful with one of nature’s strongest and most durable building materials. Redwood is much lighter in weight than plastic composite and tropical hardwoods, redwood can be easily cut, sawed, and drilled with regular woodworking tools, making it an ideal material for this seasons DIY projects. It is the perfect solution to sprucing up my brother's backyard now that he had to get rid of his old deck. Thank heavens redwood is naturally resistant to insects and decay, and resists warping and splitting. His new pergola will stand the test of time and will leave a breathtaking first impression for years to come.

With the help of Humboldt Redwood, our brother designed this pergola, which will fit perfectly in his backyard.

It’s all about #RedwoodDIY! Whether you’re building a deck or accenting the interior of a home, few products have the warmth, character, durability and comfort of sustainability harvested Humboldt Redwood.

This is the beautiful redwood provided by Humboldt Redwood.

We are excited to get going on this DIY. It is sure to be a beautiful pergola that will make our brother's backyard a place we will all want to be!

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And for your viewing pleasure, here is the before of the beautiful redwood, and his soon to be pergola.

{BEFORE}

* This post is brought to you by Humboldt Redwood and The Motherhood. All opinions are our own.

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DIY: How to Make an Old Couch Look New - Stuff, Remove Pills, Clean, Protect Fabric

4:01 PM

In today's DIY, we are going to teach you how to make an old couch LOOK NEW! We are going over how to stuff a couch, how to clean a couch, how to remove those ugly and annoying pills from a couch, and how to protect the fabric from future stains. Wahoo!!

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PIN FOR LATER

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DIY Grid Board and Batten

5:00 PM

I am so excited to share with you my tutorial on how to install grid board and batten By adding board and batten to our front entry wall, we totally transformed the look and feel of our home. Adding board and batten is a simple way to add texture and dimension. Come take a look at our tutorial on Youtube, and learn all the ins and outs of how to easily accomplish this beautiful look!

We want to thank our incredible sponsor AutoSource for their continuing support. If you are in the market for a new car, you could save up 30% by purchasing from AutoSource. Check out their website HERE to see their inventory and to learn more!

With this tutorial you will learn how to add texture and dimension with MDF to create beautiful Board and Batten. For this project you will need: 1/2" MDF 4'x8' Sheets, cut into 4" and 2.5" strips Saw to cut MDF 18 Gauge Nail Gun 1 1/4" 18 Gauge Brad Nails Air Compressor Level Tape Measure Caulking Gun Caulk Wall Putty Paint, I used Sherwin Williams in Alabaster

Home Decor

DIY Board and Batten

12:27 PM

I am so excited to share with you my tutorial on how to install Board and Batten. By adding Board and Batten to a wall, you can totally transform any room. It's a simple way to add texture and dimension. Come take a look at our tutorial on Youtube, and learn all the ins and outs of how to easily accomplish this beautiful look!

We want to thank our incredible sponsor AutoSource for their continuing support. If you are in the market for a new car, you could save up 30% by purchasing from AutoSource. Check out their website HERE to see their inventory and to learn more!

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy...

DIY

DIY Epoxy Shield Garage Floor

3:08 PM

Epoxy is an easy way to transform that plain old cement in your garage. Check out our step by step video tutorial to see how simple this DIY can be.

A very special thanks to AutoSource and Rust-Oleum for sponsoring this blog post! We couldn't have done it without you!

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DIY Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets Like a Pro - Video Tutorial

9:54 PM

With the help of this step by step video tutorial you can transform you kitchen. All you need is as little paint, patience, and time!

If you have any questions, we have a detailed blog post showing you step by step how to Paint Kitchen Cabinets Like A Pro. There you will also find a supplies list.

A special thanks to our sponsor:

myautosource.com

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DIY: How To Paint Interior Doors With A Sprayer - Video Tutorial - Professional Look

9:15 PM

We have a few tricks up our sleeves to get this job done quickly. Let us show you how to paint your interior doors with a paint sprayer!

best white paint color for interior doors

Don't waist time waiting for one side of the door to dry, then flip it over, and paint the other side. We figured out how to paint both sides of the door so you can cruise through this paint job. You don't have to use a paint sprayer, but if you do, the finished product will look smooth and professional, so we highly recommend it.

Supplies Used
Sprayer: here
Paint: Benjamin Moore Semi Gloss in the color Super-White
Caulk and caulk gun
Nails and boards

Now let's watch the video!

DIY

Challenge - Wife Changes Brake Pads - Video

1:45 PM

Challenge accepted!

There are thousands of video tutorials on YouTube of guys teaching you how to change brake pads, but how many of them are of women? Introducing our first ever husband and wife challenge - wife changes the brake pads.

Steph from Do It Yourself Divas works on a car for the first time with her husband Dave coaching her through it. Changing the brake pads in a large truck is not a simple DIY project for a tiny woman like Steph who stands just under 5'2" tall.

Watch all the struggles and the victories below as Steph learns how to change the brake pads.

Support for this video is provided by AutoSource where you can save up to 30% on a branded title vehicle.

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How to Paint Walls With Paint Sprayer - Video Tutorial

10:36 AM

{If you like this fireplace, check out our post DIY Marble Tile Fireplace Renovation}

Let us show you how to paint walls with a paint sprayer. This method will save you lots of time and energy when painting your walls. The hardest part is prepping for the paint and making sure you cover everything you don't want to get paint on. In the end, this DIY is worth it! Please welcome Steph's husband DIY DAVE for this project.