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    How to Build a Mid-Century Modern Plant Stand

    Display your indoor plants in style with these elegant plant stands.


    How to Build a Fold-Up DIY Grill Table

    This DIY grill table is a handy companion for your barbecue that collapses...


    How to Make a Squirrel Feeder

    This feeder provides an unusually clear view of the squirrels that visit it. The bold critters actually climb inside the...


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    10 Wall Painting Ideas You’ll Want to Add to Your Home

    You want an accent wall that adds more than just a pop of color. You can paint a design that...


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    Here’s Why You Need to Stop Steam Mopping Floors

    Turns out, using steam mops on some floors can do more harm than good. Here's why you should avoid steam...


    18 DIY Fixes for Broken Electrical Items at Home

    Don't give up hope on your favorite sconce, extension cord or other electrical thing when it stops working! You can...


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    What to Do with Leftover Drywall

    Every year, 15 million pounds of drywall are produced in the U.S. Most of it goes on walls, but around...


    10 Flower Bed Ideas for Full Sun

    You can have a beautiful garden without a lot of work. As proof, here are 10 ideas for full sun flower...

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    How to Choose the Best Mulch for Flower Beds

    If you've taken the time to create attractive flower beds, you'll want to keep them healthy.


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    20 Essential Painting Tools for Your Next Project, According to Painting Pros

    We scoured the shelves of paint stores, surfed the internet and picked the brains of painting pros to...


    How To Make Strong Glue Joints in Wood

    Joinery is a critical skill for every DIYer. Thankfully, learning how to make these joints isn't hard.


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    How to Glue Wood: Wood Glue Tips for an Easier Job

    Speed up your woodworking projects, improve the quality of glue connections and make your project look better with these tips...


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    13 Dirt-Simple Woodworking Jigs You Need

    Woodworking jigs ensure that cuts are straight, holes are plumb and parts are square—among many other things. And jigs...


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    5 Best Weed Killers for Flower Beds

    Looking for the best weed killer for flower beds? These top–notch products and home remedies are tried and true for...


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    How to Locate Your Gas Shutoff Valve and Water Shutoff Valve

    How to find and operate shutoff valves for gas and water pipes.


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    10 Flower Bed Fencing Ideas to Spruce Up Your Landscape

    Keep kids and dogs out of your beautiful landscaping with these attractive flower bed fencing ideas.


    How to Build Simple Floating Shelves with Plywood and Veneer

    A floating shelf is strong, quick to build, with no visible supports and made from only two parts

    How to Install Pavers Over a Concrete Patio

    Renew an old concrete patio with decorative brick or concrete pavers. No need to tear out an ugly slab—just hide...


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    Should You Take Down Your Bird Feeder in the Summer?

    Find out why some people stop feeding the birds when warm weather arrives.


    How to Build a Welding Table

    Admit it: You’ve always wanted to learn how to weld. This easy project will teach you how.


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    How to Remove Dents in Wood

    Don't worry, it can be fixed!


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    How To Remove Layers of Old Paint On Your Walls

    Learn how to get paint off walls before applying a fresh coat.


    10 Best Small and Simple Flower Bed Ideas

    Whether you're going for a vintage look or something modern, want to be unique or straightforward, these simple flower bed...

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    Face Frame Cabinet Building Tips

    Building face frames is rewarding and achieving square face frame dimensions is not as difficult as you might think. Here’s...


    Pea Gravel Flower Bed Tips You Need to Know

    Our experts walk us through the pros and cons of adding pea gravel to your flower beds.


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    How to Build a Brick Walkway in the Garden

    Build this handsome backyard feature in one weekend.


    How To Paint with an Airless Sprayer

    Complete big paint jobs fast with a glass-smooth finish.


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    How to Build a Table with a Concrete Top

     

    The look and durability of natural stone—the cost and simplicity of concrete.


    Asphalt Repair and Crack Filling

    Over time, every asphalt driveway develops cracks and pits. Here's how to fight back.