Jill Lawrence O'hara

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

An avid do-it-yourselfer, Jill Lawrence-O'Hara is currently remodeling her 3rd home in Austin which she shares with her husband, 2 boys and a dog named Logan. When she’s not producing videos or writing about all things home improvement, you’ll find her swimming laps, practicing yoga or cheering from the sidelines watching her sons play sports. She’s the soccer mom wearing the tool belt.

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OCTOBER 22, 2015 | THURSDAY
How To: Install Carpeting on Stairs

Showcase the beauty of wood stairs without sacrificing the comfort of carpet with this clever compromise: a carpet runner. This narrow rug runs down the center of the staircase, leaving s...

OCTOBER 19, 2015 | MONDAY
The Right Way to Open a Can of Paint

Believe it or not, there is a right way and a wrong way to open a can of paint. It's not that opening a paint can is particularly difficult or complicated—but it can be tough to do withou...

OCTOBER 16, 2015 | FRIDAY
5 Things to Do with... Old Toothbrushes

Every year at least 1 billion used toothbrushes end up in landfills, adding to the more than 50 million tons of trash already piled there. What a waste (literally!), when each could have ...

OCTOBER 12, 2015 | MONDAY
Quick Tip: How to Clean the Bottom of a Clothes Iron

Cleaning your clothes iron probably isn’t at the top of your priority list, but you’ll wish it had been the minute your dirty iron leaves an unsightly stain on your pants or shirt. Keep t...

OCTOBER 7, 2015 | WEDNESDAY
3 Fixes for Fur-Covered Furniture

If you're the proud companion of a four-legged friend, you understand the pain of finding pet hair everywhere—clothes, furniture, shoes, carpet. The struggle is real. While there's not mu...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015 | TUESDAY
9 Things First-Time Homeowners Don't Know to Do

Congratulations, you’re officially a homeowner! But along with the new address comes a new set of responsibilities, including some you may not even know about. The secret to not only surv...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 | FRIDAY
3 Fixes for a Dull Knife

No matter how you slice it, a dull knife just won’t cut it in the kitchen.  Working with a blunt blade both slows down your food prep and increases the risk of injury as you try to overco...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 | TUESDAY
How To: Install Curtain Rods

An attractively mounted curtain rod adds a subtle layer of embellishment to an entire room.  Beyond completing a room's decor, however, a curtain rod possesses yet another secret power: t...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 | THURSDAY
3 Fixes for a Hole in the Wall

While drywall is highly durable, it’s not indestructible.  Over the years, interior walls take a beating, speckled with everything from nail nicks to doorknob dings. During your tenure as...

AUGUST 31, 2015 | MONDAY
Quick Tip: Clean Up After a Cookout... with an Onion

If cleaning your outdoor grill were just as easy as cleaning your household oven, it wouldn’t be so bad—but, alas, there’s no self-cleaning feature on this appliance. You’re stuck with th...