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

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

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

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

Build this handsome backyard feature in one weekend.

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

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

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

If you want to paint that rusty metal to make it look new again, you have to remove the rust...

Edging can give your flower beds a finished, polished look while preventing plants and weeds from spreading. These flower bed...

Re-sawing, the process of cutting a board into thinner pieces of the same length and width, opens up a world...

This two-hour project for a wall-mounted bike rack is a simple yet inventive way to get your bike off of...

Calculate concrete prices and how many cubic yards of concrete you need for a walk, driveway or basement. How much...

Apply painter's tape faster and more effectively so you can start painting sooner and make fewer mistakes.

Staining your patio can transform it from a ho-hum gray monolith to a multi-hued conversation piece. Here, we show you...

From finishing standoffs to paint booths, these 18 tips and tricks will guarantee better finishes on your next woodworking projects.

Mowing the lawn wasn't always as easy as jumping on a rider or following a self-propelled mower.

A pro shows you how to build strong concrete forms, place a solid slab and trowel a smooth finish

The best base for ceramic tile is waterproof cement board.

Is the trim in your living room looking a bit drab? Maybe your exterior trim needs a fresh coat of...

Upgrade your patio this summer with added style and shade.

Front door paint is one of the quickest, easiest and most affordable ways to add instant curb appeal. And good...

Restore crumbling mortar joints with a chisel, a grinder and a lot of patience

Seal your asphalt driveway correctly and it could last up to 30 years.

With these basic techniques, you can learn how to install kitchen cabinets straight, solid and true.

If you're looking for a less permanent pattern than wallpaper, look no further than these trendy patterns for wall paint...

Discover the right and wrong ways to use gravel mulch around your garden beds.

By their very nature, weeds will pop up wherever they can — including in your cherished flower beds. Here are...

Folk art whirligigs fashioned from scraps of wood and metal have been popular for hundreds of years. In fact, George...