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    Sod vs. Seed: How to Choose the Right Option for a Lush Lawn

    Both approaches have their pros and cons.


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    How To Clean Pavers

    Got some dirty pavers in your garden, patio or walkway? With proper cleaning, they can look as good as new.


    This Weed Wacker Hack Offers Protection for Your Plants

    Want to keep your shrubs and plants safe from your weed wacker? We review a TikTok hack on how to...


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    10 Tips for Using MDF Wood

    MDF (medium-density fiberboard) is inexpensive, durable, and a good choice for many woodworking and carpentry projects. Learn how to use...


    Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Landscaping Gravel

    Gravel and crushed rock aren't the same thing. Gravel consists of rocks and pebbles with rounded edges, and it's primarily...


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    8 Volunteer Opportunities Where You Can Flex Your DIY Skills

    Experience the joy of giving back while utilizing your DIY skills with these top-notch national volunteer opportunities.


    Finish Dishes in Minutes with an Easy-to-Install Motorized Glass Rinser

    Sick of spending hours slumped over the sink? No need to stuff your hands into narrow glasses—this bar glass rinser...


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    How To Clean Bronze Properly

    If you have something made of bronze that's dull and discolored, don't get rid of it. Cleaning bronze is fast...

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    Start Here: A Beginner’s Guide to DIY

    New to DIY? We've got you covered!


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    How to Build an Over-the-Sink Cutting Board

    This may be the answer to limited counter space if you live in a small apartment or home. Follow our...


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    How to Build a Simple Gardening Bench

    Build this lovely and functional garden bench in half a day. Here's how.


    Watch This Woman Transform Her Bland Closet Doors

    Who doesn't want a new spring color palette?


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    6 Ideas to Make Your Own Comfy Outdoor Chairs

    With warm weather just around the corner, you're probably looking for comfy outdoor chairs for your backyard. We've rounded up...


    The 7 Best Garbage Disposals to Eliminate Food Waste

    Say goodbye to smelly sinks and full trash cans!


    This Service Simplifies Landscaping Projects—Get 15% Off ALL Design Packages

    Need help drafting a landscaping design, connecting with contractors or sprucing up the front lawn with a few plants? Yardzen...


    If You’re Laying Landscape Pavers, You Need This Easy Trick

    Planning to spruce up your yard this summer with some concrete landscaping pavers? We review a popular TikTok hack claiming...


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    The Eleven Percent: Meet Ami Feller, Roofing Contractor

    Ami Feller discusses why she left corporate America, the challenge of hiring women crews and shingle industry advances she's excited...

    How to Build a Wood-Fired Hot Tub

    With this DIY hot tub, you can enjoy a relaxing soak right in your own backyard — without electricity.


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    8 Affordable Above-Ground Pool Ideas for Enjoyable Backyard Escapes

    Don't let your budget stop you! Bring your backyard dreams to life with these creative and affordable pool ideas.


    How to Build a Dog Crate

    Forget buying a crate from the pet store. Make this DIY wooden dog crate, a piece of fine furniture and...


    Here’s How You Can Make This Super Customizable DIY Farmhouse Table

    Who wants to shell out thousands of dollars on a table you can make yourself for a couple hundred?


    This Water Sensor Alarm Prevents Flooded Basements (and It’s on Sale)

    If you're already investing in your basement with air purifiers and dehumidifiers, don't sleep on the Basement Watchdog...


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    Tips for Identifying and Repairing Mole Holes

    Are moles making those holes in your yard? The answer may surprise you.

    Amazon’s 5 Best Lawn Sprayer Models Will Give You a Picturesque Yard

    These top-rated lawn sprayers make quick work of your gardening chores, thanks to the variety of spray patterns and attachments.


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    How to Build the Simplest Bench Ever

    If you are new to woodworking, this easy bench should be your first project.


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    How to Build a Shoe Rack

    Is your entryway piled high with shoes? Get rid of the clutter with this easy-to-build wall mounted shoe rack.


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    How To Build a Reclaimed Wood Headboard

    Want to learn how to turn castoff shipping pallets into a stunning reclaimed wood headboard? Here's how we did it!


    The “World’s Whitest Paint” Just Won a SXSW Innovation Award

    Climate change is a growing concern, and that's why a team of researchers from Purdue University developed the world's whitest...


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    How to Build Cornhole Boards

    Bring your next backyard barbecue to life by building this beautiful cornhole set.