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    How To Tear Off Roof Shingles

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


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    How to Cut a Large Hole in Tile

    Cutting large holes in tile, like for a shower valve, can be challenging.


    Shop-Made Edge-Gluing Clamps

    For about $30, you can fortify your bar clamp arsenal with these mighty tools. These clamps apply pressure horizontally as...


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    12 Easy Things Everyone Should Know How to Fix

    Whether you're a new homeowner or an expert DIYer, knowing how to fix these common household problems can save you...


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    12 Home Improvement Ideas for Beginning DIYers

    Here are a dozen starter projects to build your DIY home improvement skills and boost your confidence. These projects vary...


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    How To Build a Simple Timber Outdoor Bench

    We knew what we wanted in a bench, and this one has it...


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    13 Handy Hints for Your Next Painting Project

    Before you start your next painting project, check out these 14 helpful handy hints that will save you time, money...


    10 Common Bathtub Issues and How To Fix Them

    A guide to troubleshooting and fixing bathtub problems.

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    How to Remember Which Breaker Goes to an Outlet

    Use this method so you never forget which breaker controls which outlet.


    Learn How to Use Melamine

    Melamine is the common name for particleboard that’s coated with a thin layer of plastic finish. The melamine finish is...


    12 Incredible Pieces of DIY Outdoor Furniture

    With something for the absolute beginner and expert alike, these 12 DIY outdoor furniture projects will transform your patio or...


    How to Install a Ceiling Fan Mounting Bracket

    Here, we'll show you how to remove an old light and install a ceiling fan mounting bracket so you can...


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    20 Tips & Tricks for Making Drywall Work Easier

    We've hung and patched and primed and finished our fair share of drywall. Check out this compilation of tips for...


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    13 Modern Pendant Lighting Trends That’ll Light Up Your Life

    Modern pendant lighting is all about clean lines, bright materials, and the right scale. Here are 14 epic trends in...


    11 Things You Should Never Paint

    Before you try to touch up that favorite bowl or change the color of your kitchen counters, put the paint...


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    How to Pour a Perfect Concrete Slab

    A concrete driveway makes a beautiful gateway to your home that can last for decades if it’s installed correctly. But...


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    How To Build a Maple Taco Holder

    This easy-to-make taco holder features the same materials as a cutting board: hardwood, food-safe glue and a natural oil finish....

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    Offset Toilet Flange to the Rescue

    An offset toilet flange lets you swap out a modern low-flow toilet for an older water hog. Read on to...


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    9 Simple Steps for Interior Paint Prep

    If there's a secret to achieving a professional quality paint job, it's this: Preparation matters. Without proper interior paint prep,...


    10 Simple Steps for Exterior Paint Prep

    The secret of a good paint job is that most of the hard work is done before a brush ever...


    10 Ornamental Grasses to Grow in Your Yard

    Ornamental grass is beautiful, boisterous and bountiful. They're also easy to grow and pretty much deer- and drought-tolerant. Here are...


    How to Remove Rust from Concrete

    This cheap and easy method for removing rust stains on concrete comes directly from an editor's hands-on, DIY experience.


    How to Cut Cast Iron Pipe

    Don't let not owning a pipe snapper stop you from properly cutting cast iron pipe. Learn how to cut cast...

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    How to Apply Polyurethane

    4 Simple steps to a finish as smooth as glass


    7 Tips for Water Softener Maintenance

    A water softener removes minerals from water; that means cleaner laundry, a longer life for water-using appliances, less mineral buildup...


    How to Reinforce Your Roof For Severe Weather and More

    When severe weather hits, you're going to want to make sure your roof's in tip top shape. Here are some...


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    11 Tips on How to Finish Wood Trim

    Get top-quality results with these tips from an experienced pro.


    Safely Wiring Electrical Receptacles and Switches

    Doing your own wiring? Here's how to connect wires to the terminal screws.


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    What Is the Best Height to Cut Grass?

    There is more to a healthy lawn than watering and fertilizing.