Install Motion Sensor Security Light

Motion sensor lights are great options to add additional security to your property. Learn how to install motion sensor lighting with GNH’s quick and easy guide. Tip: Before starting any electrical project, make sure the power is turned off to the fixture. Tip: If you are replacing an existing fixture, remove silicone seal from previous…

American Flag Pallet

Do you love the American Flag? You can easily make a very nice flag from a wood pallet. Directions: 1. Cut the pallet in a little if you want to have a more flag shape, or leave it whole like this one! Pallets come in all shapes and sizes, so cut it how you want.…

Installing Recessed Lighting

Recessed lighting is perfect for areas such as the kitchen, hallway, great rooms and living rooms and does a wonderful job of adding light to dark areas or lights for your room. Tip: Never work on live wires! Make sure you first identify and shut off all circuits before you start working. There are several…

How to Replace a Dimmer Switch

Have you ever thought about replacing one of your light switches with a dimmer switch? It’s very easy to do, and the ability to dim your lights will reduce your energy consumption as well as energy costs! Any time you work with electricity you must be very careful! Before you start, you will need to…

How to Replace a Kitchen Sink

If you want to learn how to replace a kitchen sink with a new one, watch the video to see the process from start to finish! Step-by-Step Guide to removing and replacing your sink. Remove old sink: Begin by removing the drain and detaching the garbage disposal (if you have one) from the bottom of…

How to change a toilet video

How to Replace a Toilet

This 6 minute video walks you through how to replacing your toilet yourself. It’s not as hard as you think and  GNH can help you get started by making sure you have all the supplies you need! First, turn off the water supply and flush the toilet to remove all of the water. To remove…

Tips for Hanging Wallpaper

The trick to hanging wallpaper correctly is to establish a good plumb line at the start. Most walls are not straight and plumb, so snap a chalk line to get a good reference point. Cut the paper longer than needed for the wall. How much excess will depend on how much is needed to match…

Faux Finishing for Walls

Faux finishing is a great and easy way to add the illusion of Tuscan-style texture to your walls. With a few simple steps, it is something that any do-it-yourselfer can tackle – and GNH can help you with everything you need to prepare. First, start out with painting your walls with eggshell finish paint. Vertical…

Wood Grain Finishing Technique

Paint an X on the back of the panel to keep it from warping. Prime your panel with eggshell finish paint. Next coat the panel with a clear glossy acrylic mixed with some burnt umber tint and paint the background to make the wood grain color. You will have to play around with how much…

Create a Faux Marble Bathroom Countertop

Does your bathroom sink countertop need a new look? A faux marble countertop is a fun project and looks great! Clean the surface of the sink very well. Tape around the edge and place a protective cover over the sink. Begin with primer you can use white as a primer or use the color of…