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    20 Amazing Kitchen Backsplash Ideas

    From intricate and eye-catching to simple and clean, a backsplash can help you express your style in the kitchen. Get...


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    39 Home Repairs You Need to Make Before Someone Gets Hurt

    How many of these home repairs have you put off to next week…and the next week…and the next week? Find...


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    A Guide on How to Clean Walls Before Painting

    Get your interior painting project off on the right foot by washing walls before painting them. Learn when this is...


    Easy Gutter Fixes You Can DIY

    Gutter problems? Fix them yourself with these DIY-able fixes from an expert.


    How To Install Skylight Flashing

    Use special flashing and these five steps


    How to Fix a Roof Drip Edge

    Water leaking behind your gutters? Rotten fascia boards? It might be your roof's drip edge.


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    9 Ways to Heat Your House When the Power Goes Out

    If your electricity is out for a while in the colder months, you need a safe, reliable way to heat...


    Roof Flashing: Replace Plumbing Vent Flashing

    Here's a quick repair for leaks.

    How to Frame a Gabled Dormer

    A gabled roof looks great from the outside and adds space and light inside.


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    17 Ways to Master Using Spray Foam at Home

    Despite the obvious drawbacks-it's messy, sticky and impossible to remove once it cures-there's nothing better than spray foam for sealing...


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    A How To Guide for Tiling Mosaic Floor

    A handy guide to laying and setting mosaic tile from one of our most trusted tile experts. Plus, a quick...


    Everything to Know About Bathroom Paint

    As a professional painter, I always specify the use of bathroom paint on ceilings, walls and trim. I do this...


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    How to Get Rid of Mold on Bathroom Walls

    Bathroom mold is an unsightly and unhealthy problem that should be addressed as soon as you spot it. Learn how.


    13 ‘Cutting Edge’ Table Saw Tips

    Straight from top pro woodworkers—ultra-clever tips for getting the most from your table saw.


    What You Need to Know About Exterior French Doors

    French doors remain a popular design choice for the very reason they were born: They transcend function to become a...


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    Should You Paint Trim, Walls or Ceilings First?

    Should you paint trim or walls first? Professional painters share their secrets for producing a great-looking interior paint job. The...


    Don’t Hang Anything on Your Walls Until You Read These 9 Tips

    Even the most beautiful painting or photo will look out of place if it's not hung properly. These tips will...

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    Winter Checklist: 25 Things Every Homeowner Should Get Done Right Now

    You’ll definitely regret not checking these items off of your to-do list BEFORE winter arrives.


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    How to Paint a Ceiling

    A professional home painter shares his tips for painting both smooth and textured ceilings, with equipment recommendations and tricks of...


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    Secret Hiding Places You’ve Never Thought Of

    Got some cash or valuables to hide? Try one of these clever, simple ways to hide those items from all...


    The Ins and Outs of Working with Liquid Flashing

    Liquid flashing has been showing up on more jobsites around the nation. That’s because it works. Liquid flashing costs more...


    13 Framing Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs

    Build your walls straight, sturdy and plumb with these great tips.


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    How to Build an Under-Deck Roof

    Inexpensive roof panels keep it dry down below

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    Paint Roller Techniques and Tips

    Paint faster and smoother with the right rolling techniques


    What are Retractable Screens?

    What are Retractable Screens?


    Wall Stencils Are Back In Style! Here are 15 We Love

    Whether a bold accent or a muted, texturized wall is your goal, these stencils will bring trendy, chic and unique...


    The Pros and Cons of Wooden Front Doors

    This guide will help you decide if a wooden front door is the right choice for your home, lifestyle and...


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    Cheap Flooring Ideas: 10 Best Low-Cost Alternatives to Hardwood Flooring

    Flooring is one expense that can eat up a large portion of a remodel budget, but you don't have to...


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    How to Add Outlets Easily With Surface Wiring

    Running wiring in surface channels eliminates the big job of opening walls.