Oklahoma Home and Garden

13 Ways to Make Your Garden Sparkle May 22, 2013 1. 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. This is a bowling ball covered in pennies. 8. DIY Mirror Mosaic Fence 9. Sparkly Pop Tabs with Marbles 10. DIY Prism Garden Junk Chandelier... Read More

Garage Door Maintenance Tips May 21, 2013 Garage 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 can be performed as needed, or once every three months. How to lubricate a noisy garage door: There are a few big no-no's when... Read More

Frequently Asked Questions About Wood Siding May 21, 2013 Q. 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 requires yearly maintenance. Cleaning your painted wood siding gently and fixing small patches of bubbling and peeling paint can... Read More

Ways to Block Out Your Neighbors May 20, 2013 I'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 increase the peace in one's neighborhood. Read More

Five Unconventional White Picket Fences May 20, 2013 White 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 a white picket fence: A Saint Joseph, Missouri contractor transformed an ordinary white picket fence to an extraordinary white... Read More

Tips for Rebuilding a Flooded Home May 20, 2013 Hello, 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 direct you to resources for information, building materials, and contractors. It would be lying to say that the process of rebuilding... Read More

Simple Weatherizing for Summer May 17, 2013 Weatherizing a home to reduce energy usage and maximize savings is something homeowners think about in cold weather. The fact is, energy efficiency is just as important during summer months, and simple improvements can make a big difference in your budget as well as increase comfort by keeping your home cooler and... Read More

Tips for Finding the Right Roommate May 14, 2013 Roommates 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 one of those rooms, just to get out of whatever crummy living situation you are in. It is possible to give the potential roommates... Read More

12 Commercial Cleaning Products You Can Stop Buying Now May 13, 2013 1. 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, 2 C. Baking Soda, and 6 oz. LemiShine (available at Target, Walmart, and most grocery stores).Use 1 T. per full load. 2. Laundry... Read More

Ideas for Remodeling a Small Kitchen May 13, 2013 Remodeling 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 small, perfectly imperfect kitchens.However, did you know that some professional cooks actually prefer small kitchens to large... Read More

Options for Refinishing Your Bathtub May 13, 2013 Depending 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, it can be refinished. The cost-effectiveness of refinishing versus replacing your tub depends on the cost of tub removal, dumping,... Read More

Project of the Week: An oversize load of do-it-yourself fun May 13, 2013 Don and Dave Runyan offer plans for carpentry projects. Read More

How to Get a Ring Out of the Sink Drain May 10, 2013 I woke up this morning at my sister's house in San Francisco. I flew here yesterday for a family reunion. I am used to my bathroom in Brooklyn, and I wasn't really mindful of what I was doing when I woke up and rolled into the bathroom. I pulled my wedding ring and my engagement ring off of my finger when I washed... Read More

Allergy-proof Your Bedroom May 08, 2013 Though we're not awake during most of the time that we spend in our bedrooms, most folks spend more hours in their bedrooms than in any other room of the house. Bedrooms can be full of allergens, or they can be safe havens from allergens. If you or your loved ones are suffering from respiratory problems or... Read More

Oh Deer! Woodland Creature DIY Projects May 08, 2013 Will the deer trend ever get played out? For years already, hipsters have been screen printing deer onto everything, from living room couch pillows to T-shirts. Home bloggers started putting deer motifs everywhere, from wall hangings to paper mache (cruelty free, natch) faux trophy heads. Deer are popping up on... Read More