Helpful articles on do it yourself projects and home improvement topics. http://www.doityourself.com Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:13:59 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://images.doityourself.com/assets/diy-logo.png http://www.doityourself.com Feed provided by DoItYourself.com. Click to visit. http://www.doityourself.com/stry/4th-of-july-party Independence Day is one of many people’s most favorite holiday of the year. Adults and kids alike look forward to barbecue, fireworks, and a day at poolside. Often, though, people throwing the party look forward to it with dread. It doesn’t need to be that way. Here, we offer simple tips and tricks for the perfect Fourth of July party ever. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:32:36 +0100 http://www.doityourself.com/stry/4th-of-july-party http://www.doityourself.com/stry/paintingstepbystep Painting is one of the most common home improvement jobs that homeowners decide that they can do themselves. There is a good reason for this - they can! While it may take you a little bit more time than a professional crew, with the proper preparation and with the right tools, you can refresh the look of your house. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:07:08 +0100 http://www.doityourself.com/stry/paintingstepbystep http://www.doityourself.com/stry/plantingawindowbox Window boxes offer the opportunity to place a little bit of colorful delight just about anywhere. Once you learn a few small tricks, planting a window box will become a breeze. The perfect soil, the right flowers, and a special location can lead to a beautiful floral display. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:04:26 +0100 http://www.doityourself.com/stry/plantingawindowbox http://www.doityourself.com/stry/carpentry-tools-10-bare-necessities While you could stuff 700 different tools in your tool pouch, there are some essential carpentry tools that will help you get started. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:08:59 +0100 http://www.doityourself.com/stry/carpentry-tools-10-bare-necessities http://www.doityourself.com/stry/speed-square A speed square is a three sided tool usually manufactured using some type of metal, which is designed to provide an easy guide for cutting lumber at right angles. It is also capable of being used as a physical guide while cutting with a circular saw. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:04:57 +0100 http://www.doityourself.com/stry/speed-square http://www.doityourself.com/stry/number-home-security-monitoring-systems-to-consider As home invasion robberies continue to increase, homeowners are growing increasingly aware of the need for home security monitoring systems. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:59:02 +0100 http://www.doityourself.com/stry/number-home-security-monitoring-systems-to-consider http://www.doityourself.com/stry/update-your-home-security-equipment Home security equipment is a way for homeowners to protect the homes and families. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:58:54 +0100 http://www.doityourself.com/stry/update-your-home-security-equipment http://www.doityourself.com/stry/the-best-wireless-home-security-system-for-you To find the best wireless home security system to fit the needs of your home, consider the following, Determine What You Want From Your Home Security System Home security systems offer many different features, like broken glass alarms, motion sensors and even cameras. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:58:47 +0100 http://www.doityourself.com/stry/the-best-wireless-home-security-system-for-you http://www.doityourself.com/stry/the-best-home-security-system-for-every-house In today's world, homeowners should install the best home security system available. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:58:31 +0100 http://www.doityourself.com/stry/the-best-home-security-system-for-every-house http://www.doityourself.com/stry/setting-the-alarm--home-monitored-security-system-basics An alarm home monitored security system is an excellent option for those looking for added protection against intruders. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:58:24 +0100 http://www.doityourself.com/stry/setting-the-alarm--home-monitored-security-system-basics