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    The Best Bathroom and Kitchen Sink Faucets

    Choose a spectacular new faucet packed with features that make it harder working and last a lifetime.


    Most Amazing Hotel Pools We’ve Ever Seen

    If you're a pool design and architecture enthusiast, you're sure to swoon over these jaw-dropping pools.


    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.


    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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    How To Fix a Sinking Driveway

    Repair the apron in front of your garage door.


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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...

    How To Fix a Leaky Street Valve on Your Water Line

    You can add new packing in minutes without turning off the water.


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    How to Replace a Shutoff Valve

    Stop under-sink leaks with this 30 minute fix.


    How To Pour a Perfect Concrete Apron

    We followed a concrete crew for the day in order to find out the process behind their black concrete aprons....


    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...


    A Look Back at the Last Decade of Sherwin-Williams’ Color of the Year

    Do you take design inspiration from the annual color-of-the-year choices made by color gurus? Take a look at the pick...


    How To Solder Copper Pipe

    Have some plumbing to do, but not sure which skills you'll need? Learning how to solder, as outlined below, is...



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    How to Join Dissimilar Pipes

    Avoid leaks and corrosion at pipe transitions


    How To Paint a Garage Door

    There's no more effective way to boost your home's curb appeal than to paint the garage door. Here we'll show...

    Install a Reverse Osmosis Water Filter

    If you need filtered water, a reverse osmosis system is a good solution


    13 ‘Cutting Edge’ Table Saw Tips

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



    12 Things Your Plumber Wants You To Know

    Reduce the chances of a plumbing emergency and keep costs under control when one occurs with these tips from our...


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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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    Paint a Room Without Making a Mess!

    Protect against spills, splatters and other disasters!

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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...


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    The Best Tips for Cutting in Paint

    Where beginners run into trouble is cutting in along ceilings, moldings and other areas that require a perfectly straight line...


    Mineral Spirits vs Paint Thinner

    Mineral spirits and paint thinner both work well, but thinner is cheaper


    13 Framing Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs

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


    How to Get a Smooth Polyurethane Finish

    Expert tips for applying a flawless clear finish.


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    12 Tips for Drilling Holes in Metal

    For most DIYers, there will likely come a time when you'll have to drill a hole through a piece of...