Skills

Outdoor flooring should be durable, easy to maintain and, of course, stylish! We're sharing these outdoor tile ideas to inspire...

Transform the look of a chair, table or dresser with these DIY tips on how to paint furniture.

Turn your downstairs space into a cozy retreat with these fresh and inviting best basement paint colors.

Don't let paint drips get you down! For a flawless finish, save your paint job by tackling unsightly drips or...

What's a tack cloth? A tack cloth or tack rag is a lint-free material—often gauze-like—impregnated with a tacky substance used...

The birds will flock to any of these cute bird feeders.

There's lots to consider when it comes time to buy a lawn mower

Along with the dreaded dandelion, white clover mars many lawn-covered landscapes. It's not that difficult to get rid of. It...

Looking for an easy DIY project? You won't believe these before-and-after spray paint photos!

River rock often plays a practical role in gardens and landscapes. Here are a dozen ways to use this natural...

Adding walls and paths made of stone or brick to your landscape transforms it into something truly special. Here's a...

Are your walls showing signs of wear and tear? Refresh your room with a quick paint touch-up in three easy...

Interior designers and color experts agree: If you want a top color for your interior, turn to nature.

These bad DIY habits might be costing you more than just time and money.

Everything you wanted to know about breaker panels and more. A veteran electrical inspector answers your questions.

Learn how to build concrete steps that look fantastic and will last 100 years.

No matter which trade you're in, eventually you're going to tackle a project that requires fastening to bricks, blocks or...

How would you like to be able to frame a perfectly straight wall each and every time? It's possible with...

Tearing out a wall or taking a jackhammer to concrete can be great for stress relief, and doing this labor-intensive...

With beginner's projects to develop your skills and confidence, as well as something to challenge the expert, these woodworking projects...

Whether you want your machine to go faster or have more style, these tips for tricking out your lawn mower...

Here's how to decide which hammer will work best for you and your construction needs.

People are seeking simpler times and are learning vintage skills to do so. These old school life skills are making...

A good framing crew makes drywall hangers whistle while they work. Follow these great hanging suggestions, and you can make...

Not all hammer heads are created equal. But which one is the best?

A reciprocating saw is a powerful, versatile tool. We’ll show you a few tricks to help you get more out...

Want to build a cabinet with joints that are both strong and invisible? Read this step-by-step guide on how to...

From luxury mountainside cabins with a view to simple handcrafted log homes, there are cabins for just about every style...

A metal brake is the tool for bending custom metal flashing and decorative trim. Every siding contractor and most roofers...