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    5 Popular Flower Bed Edging Ideas

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


    How to Re-Saw Wood on a Bandsaw

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


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    How To Build A Wall-Mounted Bike Rack With Storage

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


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    How to Estimate a Concrete Order

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


    How to Choose and Use Painter’s Tape

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


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    Renew Your Concrete Patio: How to Stain Concrete

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


    18 Handy Hints for Wood Finishing

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


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    10 Vintage Lawn Mowers You Just Have to See

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

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    How to Form and Pour a Concrete Slab

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


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    How to Install Cement Board for Tile Projects

    The best base for ceramic tile is waterproof cement board.


    10 New Trends in Wood Trim

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


    10 Metal Deck Roof Options We Love

    Upgrade your patio this summer with added style and shade.


    How to Pick the Best Front Door Paint

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


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    How to Repair Mortar Joints

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


    How to Seal an Asphalt Driveway

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


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    How to Install Kitchen Cabinets

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


    Trendy Paint Patterns to Spice Up Walls

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

    What To Know About Using Gravel Mulch in the Garden

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


    How to Prevent Weeds in Flower Beds

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


    How to Build a Whirligig

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


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    How To Make a Giant Backyard Wooden Puzzle Game

    Easily make your own version of this classic game for tailgates or parties using simple tools. How will you stack...


    How to Paint Varnished Doors

    Give a fresh look to an old varnished door.


    6 Tips for Cleaning and Maintaining Your Paint Sprayer

    This guide will advise you on how to clean a paint sprayer to extend its life and performance.

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    How to Build a Fire Table

    A fire table is a beautiful addition to your outdoor living space—and an...


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    How to Build Pathways: Brick and Stone Pathways

    With a little imagination and a lot of muscle, you can build this walk in a three-day weekend


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    How To Build a Fire Pit with Landscaping Stones

    Build this backyard fire pit with retaining wall blocks.


    What is a Swedish Fire Torch? (And Why You Need to Make One This Summer)

    A Swedish fire torch is your answer to simple and effective open fire cooking.


    11 Trees With Great Fall Foliage

    Watching the foliage turn color is one of the greatest joys of fall for a nature lover. Here are 11...


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    DIY Concrete Crack Repair

    You can fix many concrete cracks yourself