Oliver Harriett

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

By day, Oliver Harriett owns and operates a painting contractor business. Nights and weekends, he writes about the joys and pains of home improvement.

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JUNE 21, 2017 | WEDNESDAY
The Dos and Don'ts of Building a Shed

A backyard shed frees up your home and garage by storing cumbersome essentials like your riding mower, hedge trimmers, and other lawn care equipment. But these sturdy little buildings can...

JUNE 7, 2017 | WEDNESDAY
10 Totally Unexpected Uses for a Backyard Shed

A sturdy shed is great for storing gear, but why stop there? People with all sorts of diverse interests—from growing their own food to hosting big barbecues—are discovering how a shed can...

JUNE 2, 2017 | FRIDAY
Finally! 10 Solutions for Your Hard-to-Store Household Items

You don’t sweat the small stuff in life, metaphorically or physically. An unused kitchen gadget gets tossed into a junk drawer and you don't even bat an eye. It’s the big, bulky stuff—be ...

MAY 31, 2017 | WEDNESDAY
5 Curb Appeal Lessons from a Gorgeous Garage Makeover

This article has been brought to you by Clopay. Its facts and opinions are those of BobVila. com. Nothing sours a home’s first impression like a garage that’s seen better days. Fortunatel...

MAY 18, 2017 | THURSDAY
7 Tools with Hidden Talents

You’ve got your toolbox organized and know just what to grab when you’ve got a job to do. But wouldn’t it be great if your go-to hand tools had other uses that made them even handier</em>...

APRIL 26, 2017 | WEDNESDAY
7 Top Tools for No-Mess Painting

While before-and-afters of painting projects are often breathtaking, there tends to be a <i>little</i> bit of ugly at the end—specifically, the time-consuming cleanup. Fortunately, Hyde T...

APRIL 20, 2017 | THURSDAY
How To: Create a Walk-In Closet in 1 Hour

Have you dreamed about a walk-in closet with endless storage possibilities for clothes and accessories? Fortunately, virtually any spare space—from an underused home office to a small bed...

MARCH 14, 2017 | TUESDAY
11 Secret Weapons to Keep in Your Cleaning Caddy

Whether you promptly take care of all household chores or (like the rest of us!) tend to let certain tasks slide, you probably dread particular duties that require major elbow grease and ...

MARCH 2, 2017 | THURSDAY
3 Reasons to Replace Your Wire Shelving

Homeowners and renters alike install wire shelving for storage and organizing, only to quickly become dissatisfied. The first problems they notice? For one thing, wire shelves tend not to...

DECEMBER 8, 2016 | THURSDAY
The Right Stuff: 3 Types of Safety Gear You Need for DIY

Few do-it-yourselfers would consider remodeling a room, building an addition, or addressing a plumbing or electrical issue without the right tools. Yet, unlike pros who are required to we...