Category: How to Tips
How To Clean Shower Doors In 60 Seconds

How To In 60 Seconds Alure's Doug Cornwell is once again inside his favorite room in the house -- the bathroom. Listen to Doug preach about preventive maintenance as he shows us how to clean shower doors in 60 seconds. What you’ll need: – Water – Sponge - Soap - Squeegee – Clean rags – Shower and glass cleaner 1.…
Read MoreHow to Clean Granite Countertops in 60 Seconds

How To In 60 Seconds Doug is a big believer in "preventive maintenance." That's why he dropped by to show us all how to properly clean granite (or other stone) countertops in this DIY 60 second fix. For more 60 Second Fixes, visit our 60 Second Fix Playlist. What you'll need: - Bucket - Water - Dish Soap - Sponge…
Read MoreKnowing when (and how) to start a kitchen remodel

If you're planning to renovate your kitchen, or any other area of your home, it is important to understand how essential the timeline is. Like most homeowners, you probably want to get started - and finished - with the remodel as soon as possible. But be careful to not let your eagerness drive you too quickly past the planning phase.…
Read MoreHow to Hang a Level Shelf in 60 Seconds

How To In 60 Seconds Alure's DIY expert Douglas Cornwell gives us a lesson in how to hang a level shelf. Supplies you'll need: - Level - Pencil 1. Grab the level and put it up to the wall. - Hint: Make sure the wall is level 2. Take a pencil and draw a very faint line. - Hint: Don't…
Read MoreHow To Clean Cabinet Doors In 60 Seconds

How To In 60 Seconds In this DIY 60 second fix, Doug Cornwell shows us how to clean cabinet doors in 60 seconds. Supplies you'll need: - Bucket - Soapy water - Sponge - Murphy's oil - Paper towels 1. Clean the cabinet with a little bit of the soapy water and a sponge - Hint: Make sure you get into the edges 2.…
Read MoreHow to investigate your windows for air and water leaks [Infographic]

When was the last time you inspected the state of the windows in your house? If you can't remember, you might want to add it to your to-do list. Why? Because improperly insulated windows may account for as much as 25 percent of your home's total heat loss. And water leaks can lead to thousands of dollars' worth of repairs.…
Read MoreHow To Remove A Stripped Screw In 60 Seconds

How To In 60 Seconds In this DIY 60 second fix, Doug Cornwell shows us how to remove a stripped screw in 60 seconds. Supplies you'll need: - Screw gun 1. Remove the bit from the screw gun. 2. Put the drill right over the stripped screw. 3. Turn it like you are going to screw it in. 4. Once it…
Read MoreHow to Turn a Closet into a Bathroom | Alure Home Solutions

How to Turn a Closet into a Bathroom Are lines for the bathroom ruining the harmony in your home? Whether children are growing older, regular visitors are coming to stay, or elderly relatives are moving in, adding a new bathroom to your property might be your next logical home improvement. If you're short on budget, time, or space, converting unused…
Read MoreUpdating the kitchen through accent walls and textures

When remodeling the kitchen, there are a lot of different techniques and styles to consider in order to create a bold new look, but they don't have to be all or nothing. There are many trendy redesigns that only take a few small changes, but can breathe a whole new life into the room.Changing the style of the walls is…
Read MoreHow to Find a Stud in a Wall in 60 Seconds

How To In 60 Seconds In this DIY 60 second fix, Doug Cornwell shows us how to find a stud in a wall in 60 seconds. Supplies You'll Need: - Tape Measure - Screwdriver - Pencil 1. Find an outlet on the wall you are looking to use. - Hint: Outlets are normally attached to the side of a stud. 2.…
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