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    Best Home Gym Paint Colors for 2024

    Home gyms are hotter than ever for ripping reps to mastering meditation. Here are our best paint color picks for...


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    How to Make Solar-Powered House Numbers

    Your dinner guests will never miss your house again once you install these solar-powered house numbers.


    The Most Essential Products for New Homeowners

    From cleaning supplies to tools, here's a list of everything you'll need for your new home.


    The 10 Best Paints for Tile, According to Experts

    No need to spend thousands to freshen the look of a tiled kitchen or powder room wall. All it takes...


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    Japanese Maple Tree Care: Planting and Growing Tips

    The Japanese maple tree boasts year-round beauty with a wide range of colors. Considering adding one of these trees to...


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    9 Kids’ Room Paint Color Ideas

    Put away that boring white paint! These playful kids' room color ideas come from every part of the rainbow.


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    How To Install a Hard Wired Smoke Detector

    Follow these steps for easy and safe installation.


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    Tips for Choosing the Right Tools, Supplies, and Paint for Rusted Metal

    Here's what you need to know about protective coatings for metal to achieve professional, long-lasting results.

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    9 Best Ceiling Paint Colors to Consider

    Put down the white paint! Go bold with these ceiling paint color ideas that will take your room to the...


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    When Should I Fertilize My Lawn?

    Sometimes, even the pros get a little lost when it comes to how or when to fertilize their golf courses,...


    How to Paint Concrete Floors

    Transform your concrete basement or garage floor with a fresh coat of paint.


    How Much Does It Cost to Paint the Exterior of a House?

    While costs to paint a bungalow and multi-story mansion will obviously vary, there is an average price for exterior painting,...


    9 Best Home Improvement Projects Under $500

    A little can go a long way when it comes to home improvements. For just $500 you can make some...


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    Everything to Know About Strap Hinges

    If you like to see your door hardware, choose a strap hinge. With two long, narrow, exposed leaves, a strap...


    Why Old Homes Have Small Galvanized Pipes Sticking Out of the Ground

    The galvanized pipes can cause environmental damage, so it's best to identify them as soon as possible!


    37 DIY Projects That Cost Less Than $100 to Create

    When you do projects yourself, improving your home costs a lot less than you might think!


    Amazing Repair Products

    Sometimes all it takes is the right product to make a quick and easy fix.

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    20 Home Renovations That Instantly Increase Your Home Value

    These are the top renovations that increase home value. Some are easy and inexpensive updates that you can do over...


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    How to Make Your House Look Expensive in 20 Inexpensive Ways

    Whether you're looking to fix up your home to put it on the market or just want to bring some...


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    Copper Pipe Types

    The pros and cons of thicker and thinner copper pipe.


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    Fix Wood Scratches with Walnuts

    Simply rub a walnut over a scratch in wood several times. Then, with your fingers rub the scratched area. That's...


    What’s Wrong With This Picture? Plus a Trick Question

    We’ll show you the problem—and the fix.


    5 Drill Bit Kits We Think Every DIYer Should Have

    There’s no such thing as a drill bit style that does it all. Different tasks call for different types of...

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    4 Proven Methods for Creating Wood Joints

    Make strong, long-lasting joints without needing years of woodworking expertise or a big budget.


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    13 DIY Projects Your Whole Family Can Do Together

    Getting kids involved in DIY projects at an early age will help them gain confidence and skills they will put...


    9 DIY Projects to Avoid When Humidity is High

    Heat and humidity can not only wreak havoc on you physically, it can also be disastrous when it comes to...


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    50 Incredible DIY Home Projects

    If you're looking to become a DIYer or if you've been a DIYer for years we've got an assortment of...


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    15 Things You Should Do When You Find a Burst Pipe

    A burst pipe is the last thing anyone wants to tackle. But there are some quick temporary fixes you can...


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    14 Weekend Projects that Add to Home Value

    Not every project has to be big (or extremely expensive) to add value to your home. These done-in-a-weekend projects, for...