Skills

Let the backyard games begin!

Maintain your lawn by learning how to avoid common mistakes.

If you're looking for that naturally rustic look, milk paint is your best bet.

Gathering up those grass clippings has always been an integral part of the lawn care routine. But after looking at...

If you’ve always had trouble driving masonry nails into concrete to mount furring strips or boards, try this trick.

These brilliant ideas may just inspire a renaissance of rotary tool use in your shop and beyond. Honestly, there isn’t...

From a succulent wall to an attractive sofa, these are some seriously creative ways to use concrete blocks.

Make these amazing miter joint clamps now so that you have them the next time someone needs a frame.

Revamp your landscape (and impress your neighbors) with these inexpensive updates.

Here’s a nifty way to prevent the lift chain on your flapper from getting caught underneath when the flapper closes.

Garden beds can be fun to plant and tend, but as soon as unwanted plants invade, the battle begins. Your...

A Birdsmouth cut can create a joint to fix rafters and joists to wall plates. Click to learn more about...

Unlock the secrets of the chic pickled wood finish, from its Nordic roots to DIY vinegar tricks and the best...

Save yourself from buying a new vise with this tip.

Does it seem like whenever you want to spend your day off outside, the weather foils your plans? Rain and...

Our best tips for getting your project done right.

Don't let your landscape get overtaken by weeds this season! We've got solutions for banishing even the most troublesome invaders,...

Before you paint a wall you have to prepare the surface, which inevitably involves patching. It's one of the most...

Mini ponds perfect for patios or decks.

Just when you thought you’d seen every possible use for your portable workbench (the Workmate bench is shown here), here’s...

Reader Todd Johnson needed to replace his mailbox.  So he went to his local home center to get inspired.  

Reap rewards from your investment of time and money by planting a tree correctly. Avoid these costly mistakes—all of which...

Transform scrap pieces of PVC pipe into storage sites for dowels and fasteners, courtesy of “tipfull” reader Al Miller. 

There are a few things you should know before heading to the lumber yard to buy wood. These great tips...

When to fertilize, when to water, how short to cut the grass. You've surely heard one or more of these...

Learn how to make this sleek, modern floating shelf with a secret hiding place for your valuables.

Laying tile isn't the most challenging DIY project, but it can be easy to make mistakes. To avoid any mishaps...

Build this simple, elegant chessboard in an afternoon, and make it your own by selecting whatever wood species you like.

Thinking of doing your own roof tear-off? We asked pros for their tips for tearing off shingle roofs safely and...