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High style with low-cost lumber — and a few tricks.

Pipe insulation can be used for more than just plumbing. Check out these tips for using pipe insulation in the...

Techniques for deck building, framing a deck, building stairs and railings and adding deck trim.

Tamp down the noise of your floors with this quick fix.

Is your roof marred by streaks and stains? Here's how to remove that ugly discoloration and keep it from coming...

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

Learn how to clean hardwood floors naturally with household staples.

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

Avoid these cleaning mistakes for a sparkling, healthy bathroom.

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

The standard way to clean the filter from a kitchen exhaust fan is to stick it in the dishwasher.

Get a stronger flush—and a lower water bill. Find out how to fix things if your toilet keeps running.

Adjustable slots organize cookware for space-efficient storage.

Clean your dirty oven, the safe way!

A solution to stooping, searching and stacking.

Here's How To Avoid Chimney Fires this Winter

Upgrade your fan with a ceiling fan remote.

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

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

Refrigerator not cooling? Here's how to fix a refrigeration and some refrigerator troubleshooting

Radiators are large, immobile and often, ugly, but they are effective for heating living spaces. With these 12 unique radiator...

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

For this extension cord wiring repair, all you need is a new plug!

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

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

Learn how to replace a bathtub drain and install a new stopper.

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

The most practical basement window—glass block windows—is also the simplest to install.

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