Mike Katona
DIY Home Improvement Specialist
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Co-authored Articles (16)
How to Adjust & Reposition Euro-Style Cabinet Hinges
Perfectly position your hinges with our simple stepsEuropean-style cabinet hinges are long, metal hinges that stay concealed inside cabinets. Because they allow you to adjust a door’s positioning with little more than ...
How to Cut and Fit Coving Molding
Measuring and sizing ceiling molding Coving is a type of decorative molding that covers the joint where the wall of a room meets the ceiling. Coving comes in pre-cut sections. You will need to cut the edges of each lengt...
How to
Fix Wallpaper
Wallpaper is a fun way to spruce up any space. But when it gets damaged, it looks more sloppy than stylish. If your wallpaper is peeling, brush on seam adhesive to reattach it. For rips or punctures, seamlessly patch the...
How to
Remove Wallpaper
Removing wallpaper can be a long process, but it isn't impossible! Be prepared to spend an entire weekend working on your project, and don't stress if it takes longer than you anticipated. Make sure to prep the room befo...
How to
Reinforce a Sagging Shelf
A simple guide to adding brackets or anchors to fix a wobbly shelfShelves are designed to hold objects. The more objects placed on a shelf, the more weight that shelf must bear. Too much weight coupled with a flimsy cons...
How to
Remove Wallpaper That Has Been Painted Over
In older homes, it’s common to see wallpaper that has been painted over with one or more layers of paint. The best way to remove it is to score the wallpaper, soak it and scrape it off. If the wallpaper is quite old an...
How to Install New Cabinet Hinges for Your Kitchen or Bathroom
Save money and upgrade old hardware with this hands-on how-toReplacing your old or worn-out cabinet hinges can instantly enhance your kitchen’s aesthetic. Whether you’re looking to replace your old hinges with a simi...
How to
Measure a Toilet's RoughâIn
Set proper clearance to ensure your new toilet fits perfectly Toilet rough in refers to the amount of room available behind a toilet.. 25 August 2021. It can also refer generally to the overall clearance for a tank and s...
How to
Adjust Your Cabinet Drawers
If your cabinets and cabinet drawers are made of wood, chances are they will either expand, shrink—or both—over time. Dry or humid air within your home can affect the function of your cabinet drawers. Very humid air ...
How to
Measure a Kitchen Sink
When you’re installing a new kitchen sink, taking accurate measurements is a crucial part of the process. If you’re replacing your old sink, you’ll want to first measure the sink and then remove the sink to measure...
How to
Decorate a Dining Room Hutch
A hutch is a great place to display your china or even your everyday pieces. It can also be a fun place to show off some kitchen items you love, such as teacups and teapots. Try creating a cohesive look using a color sch...
How to
Whitewash Cabinets
Whitewashing can spruce up any old set of cabinets and totally transform your kitchen or living room. But how exactly do you do this from home? The process is actually way easier than you'd think, and luckily, we're here...
How to
Fix Sticky Drawers
Wooden drawers are quickly starting to fall to metal and plastic drawers in homes all across the world. The main reason for this is that wooden drawers have an awful tendency to stick when the humidity changes inside. Th...
How to
Install Shoe Molding
Shoe molding is one of the best things that you can do to significantly change the appearance of the room. Not only does it provide a more professional look, but it also can be used to cover natural gaps between the floo...
How to
Remove Wallpaper Paste
You've done the hard job of stripping the wallpaper from your walls, but there's still a big step to take before you can paint them. The sticky paste that was used to adhere the wallpaper to the walls is typically made f...
How to
Cut Laminate
Laminate is sold in large sheets, but you can cut it down to size to suit the job you're doing. We'll show you which tools and techniques are best for cutting laminate without chipping it!
