Kit Stansley

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Kit Stansley writes about serious DIY, the love of tools, and what it's like to live in a garage while building a house in her spare time at DIYDiva.net.

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OCTOBER 25, 2019 | FRIDAY
5 Ways to Find a Wall Stud Without Using a Stud Finder

We’ve all been in this situation: "Oh, I just need to find a wall stud so I can securely hang this picture/TV/floating shelf on the wall. ” And 15 holes later, you’re convinced the w...

MARCH 4, 2019 | MONDAY
How to Grout Tile

Maybe I'm the only person (at least over the age of three) who gets a kick out of making a mess, but I would still argue that grouting is the best part of a tiling job—and not just becaus...

AUGUST 29, 2011 | MONDAY
How To: Install a Dimmer Switch

I like mood lighting as much as anyone, particularly first thing in the morning when the full blast of light from a 100 watt bulb makes me scream like a vampire at high noon. Could be tha...

AUGUST 10, 2011 | WEDNESDAY
How to Install a Light Fixture

While any projects having to do with electricity are not to be taken lightly, installing a light fixture is a task many DIYers, with careful preparation and attention to detail, can handl...

JULY 25, 2011 | MONDAY
How to Install a Faucet

If “replace kitchen faucet” is on your to-do list, you’ll be glad to know that changing or installing a new faucet is a fairly simple home improvement task. The downside is that it usuall...

JULY 18, 2011 | MONDAY
How To: Finish Drywall Joints

Most of the time finishing drywall joints isn't one of those jobs that has people jumping up and down with excitement. Even with a decent amount of drywall experience under my belt, when ...

JULY 11, 2011 | MONDAY
How To: Install Door Hardware

As a person who has recently upgraded from living in a garage to living in a half-constructed house, the novelty of having multiple doors to open and close on a whim cannot be overstated....