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    The 9 Best Bed Frames, According to Shopping Experts and Testing

    Transform your bedroom into a cozy sanctuary with these nine bed frames tested by our shopping editors.


    A Full Guide to Metal Roof Installation

    Learn how to get roofing layers right with these metal roofing tips.


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    9 Signs Your Tree Is Dying

    Spotty leaves, cracked trunks, mushroom invasions ... Two certified arborists explain how to best take care of your trees.


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    How to Make and Install a Flushmount Sink and Countertop

    Save on countertops by making them yourself with the luxury option of an undermount sink.


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    How To Find Affordable Lumber

    Most DIYers suffered severe sticker shock at lumber prices during the pandemic. Here are six tips to help you find...


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    8 Lawn Mower Brands To Consider

    Here are some of the most trusted brands of lawnmowers for DIYers, whether you have your first home with a...


    How to Repair a Garden Hose

    Fix leaky garden hoses quickly and cheaply.


    7 Versatile Weed Wacker Parts and Attachments

    Turn your string trimmer into an entirely different tool with these game-changing attachments.

    Winterize Your Irrigation System With This Handy $15 Device

    Winterizing your irrigation system each fall can set you back some serious money if you pay a service to...


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    How to Budget Landscaping Costs for a New Home

    It's easy to underestimate landscaping costs for your new home or cabin. It's a major expense that requires a well-planned,...


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    9 Best Trees To Grow in a Pot

    Trees are a wonderful way to add vertical interest to the landscape. This can also be done on a smaller...


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    20 Common House Framing Terms You Should Know

    Want to learn about house framing, but find the terminology confusing? Read this handy guide to common house framing terms.


    7 Best Patio Trees for Shade

    Here’s a list of ornamental trees in a variety of sizes to create shade for any patio.


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    If You See Metal Wrapped Around a Tree, This Is What It Means

    Those metal bands, also known as baffles, strapped around trees are not holding the tree together, but they do have...


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    Tips On How To Stake a Tree

    If you want your tree to grow big and strong, staking is a necessary practice that can provide tremendous benefits....


    Trimless Windows: How to Achieve the Look

    Give your windows trimless style using drywall returns.


    A Full Guide to DIY Roof Installation

    If you live in your house long enough, you'll eventually have to replace the roof. Here's how to do it...

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    100 Uncommon Uses for Common Household Items

    Brace yourself for several aha! moments. These unique uses for everyday items are downright genius.


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    Stop Hiring Out These 10 Home Repairs

    Every homeowner should know a trustworthy electrician, plumber and carpenter. But having them do small jobs can get expensive. Consider...


    5 Best Digging Shovels of 2024

    Take a look at some of the best shovels available in 2024 no matter what kind of digging you have...


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    How to Cut Metal Roofing

    Metal roofing is great for longevity, looks stylish and withstands the elements. Like any material, working with metal roofing requires...


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    7 Shoreline Landscaping Design Ideas for Your Cabin

    Lake, pond or riverfront property? Give it an earth-friendly beauty boost with the shoreline landscaping idea that best matches your...


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    How to Assemble RTA Cabinets

    Assembling cabinetry is not as difficult as you might think. We'll show you how.

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    Homeowner’s Guide to Shrub Care

    They're a landscape mainstay, second only to trees in stature. Our handy guide will help ensure your shrubs get the...


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    9 Best Weed Killers for Lawn Maintenance Made Easy

    Get golf course-like grass with these best weed killers and weed preventers for lawns


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    How Much Does It Cost To Paint the Interior of a House?

    The money spent to paint the interior of your house is well worth it. Whether you hire a pro or...


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    10 Tips for Wood Floor Scratch Repair

    Do you have ugly scratches in your wood floors? In many cases you can make those imperfections go away—or at...


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    How to Stain and Refinish a Table Top

    Looking for a glass-smooth wooden table top? Learn how to stain and refinish a table top to bring it back...


    15 Silent Signs You Have a Damaged Roof

    Make your roof last longer (and save yourself a ton of cash) by paying attention to these 15 indicators of...