Autumn Projects for Do-It-Yourself-ers

Autumn Projects for Do-It-Yourself-ers

While the extreme heat of a hot Texas summer keeps many people indoors, the cooler breezes of the autumn months bring them outdoors once again, ready to tackle those long-overdue home-improvement projects. Whether your honey-do list includes outdoor activities like building a new deck and planting a fall garden, or indoor tasks like replacing appliances and repairing the garbage disposal, the library has resources to help DIYers accomplish almost any project imaginable. Find out what tools are most essential to have on hand. Build a fabulous palace for your favorite pooch. Turn out-of-date or vintage garments into custom fashions with the latest twist. DIYers from beginners to advanced may discover ideas that inspire new plans or that fulfill long-held dreams -- let the library’s resources help you make them a reality!

Browse through our DIY Databases for some great ideas. The Home Improvement Reference Center includes how-to videos, helpful information for working with contractors, tips for cleaning out gutters, and much more!

For some Fall Vegetable-Gardening Tips, stop by the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library on Monday, Sept 16. Fort Bend County Master Gardener Ralph Fuller will be sharing tips on recommended plant varieties and how to build and maintain a garden.