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Keep each area of your house interesting and unique by choosing the right materials, theme and aesthetic.

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How to Build a Keepsake Box

Show off treasured wood—and lock other treasures inside with this keepsake box.


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How to Clean Hardwood Floors

Learn how to clean hardwood floors naturally with household staples.


The Pros and Cons of Roof Deicing Cables

DIYers have devised ways to deal with ice dams more safely, including one of the most popular of these options:...


How to Build DIY Window Cornices

Custom-build DIY window cornices for one-fourth the price of store-bought with this step-by-step guide.


How to Prevent Chimney Fires this Winter

Here's How To Avoid Chimney Fires this Winter


How to Install a Ceiling Fan Remote

Upgrade your fan with a ceiling fan remote.


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How to Prepare Wood Trim for a Smooth Paint Job

Here's how to wash, sand, scrap and fill woodwork for a smooth finish.


Installing a Tile Countertop and Backsplash, Step by Step

A new tile countertop looks great and can boost your home's value. Here's what to know, from prep to cutting...

Who Remembers This Iconic Tool Brand?

For 90 years this esteemed brand name was synonymous with quality manufacturing, affordable pricing, and an almost legendary lifetime warranty....


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How To Fix Sagging or Sticking Doors

Fix tight doors by tightening hinges and jambs — with planing and sanding as a last resort.


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Fishing Electrical Wire Through Walls

Run electrical cable through walls and across ceilings without tearing them apart by fishing wire


How to Install Pine Floors

Complete instructions for DIY installation of easy-care wide-plank pine flooring.


This is the Fastest Way to Defrost and Defog Your Windshield

This trick will save you time and keep you safer while driving this winter.


13 Cool Trends in Tile

While the classic white subway design may always be in style, new trends are emerging when it comes to tile....


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Wet Sanding Drywall

Choose drywall and try wet sanding to reduce the dust


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What is That Disgusting Pink Slime in Your Bathroom?

Ever notice red or pink slime forming inside your toilet or on your shower walls? It’s a bacterium called Serratia...


How to Build a Laundry Room Pedestal

Save your back without spending an arm and a leg.


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How to Remove Spray Foam from Surfaces and Skin

Get rid of spray foam overspray with this cheap and simple trick.


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13 Tile Tips for a Better Bathroom

When choosing tile for your bathroom, planning is essential. From layout tricks to grouting techniques, elevate your bathroom design and...


How To Reattach Molding on a Car Door

Side molding flapping around as you drive? Skip the body shop and try this simple DIY fix.


How To Replace Shower Faucet Trim

Give your shower and tub a new look in less than an hour.

How To Install a Rain Diverter for the Roof

Channel water where you want it to go with simple, DIY-friendly rain diverters.


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House Insulation: Winter Curtains

How to get insulation from your curtains.


Solve Water Issues By Installing Drain Tile in the Basement

You may need an interior drain and sump pump to solve the problem


How to Replace Side View Mirror Glass

Replacing a cracked side view mirror glass is a simple DIY project. But it's important to have the correct replacement...


How To Replace Dashboard Lights

It's simpler than it looks!


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How to Remove Tile From a Concrete Floor

Create a smooth surface for new tile