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    11 Storage Ideas That Will Transform Your Closet

    Keeping your clothing and accessories organized and tidy can be a daunting task, but living with a messy closet can...


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    Drywall Finishing Tips From the Pros

    We'll walk you through professional advice for drywall finishing to achieve smoother walls and less wasted time.


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    When to Replace a Lawn Mower vs. Repairing One?

    A carbon-coated spark plug can make for hard starting, and so can old gas or a plugged carburetor. All are...


    How to Winterize and Store Your Lawn Mower

    Learn the correct way to store your lawn mower over the cold winter months. Gasoline left in your mower during...


    5 Types of Drywall and When to Use Them

    Drywall, aka plasterboard, wallboard, gypsumboard or Sheetrock (a brand name), is actually a lot more interesting than you might think....


    Simple Guide for Making 45-degree Bandsaw Cuts

    Unlock your bandsaw's potential with this easy trick for 45-degree angles.


    Easiest Way to Fix Frayed Straps

    Frayed straps are difficult to feed through ratchets. Here’s how to make the ends good as new.


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    15 Things You Should Never Put Down Your Garbage Disposal

    Avoid these to keep your garbage disposal running smooth and your drains clog-free.

    How to Spray Paint With an Airless Sprayer

    Airless paint sprayers are by far the most efficient way to paint. Learn more about how to use and the...


    5 Best Self-Propelled Lawn Mowers of 2025

    The best self-propelled lawn mowers make mowing easy, comfortable and provide superior cuts. Our lawn expert tested more than 25...


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    31 Yard Tool Hacks That’ll Make Your Life Easier

    Save your back! These simple and smart updates to everyday yard tools will make your outdoor chores a heck of...


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    19 Bungee Cord Hacks to Get Hooked On

    These fantastic elastic cords are useful for more than just tying down tarps. Here are 19 other ideas to wrap...


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    Savvy Sawhorse Table Tips

    How to make sawhorses the most useful tools in your arsenal.


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    How to Repair a Drywall Crack

    Make unsightly flaws in your walls disappear.


    How to Turn Your Truck Into a Generator

    All you need is an inverter and some DIY wiring


    How to Create a Tool Inventory

    Creating an inventory list of your belongings is an important part of stewarding your resources. Creating a tool inventory list,...


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    The Best Garden Gloves for the Whole Family

    Stock up for spring with a new pair (or two) of gardening gloves to protect your green thumb. Here are...

    How to Choose the Right Paint Brush

    With so many different types of paint brushes available, how do you choose the right one for your project? We'll...


    Oscillating Tool Reviews: Learn How to Find the Best Oscillating Tool

    Buying an oscillating tool? Read these reviews first.


    7 Best-Reviewed Garden Hand Tools You Can Get on Amazon

    The Amazon reviewers have spoken: These best garden hand tools will help your garden thrive this season and beyond.


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    How to Sand Drywall With Minimal Dust

    Techniques and tools for sanding drywall like a pro so it's perfectly smooth, plus tips for dust control.


    Woodworking Projects You Can Make with Just a Jigsaw

    A jigsaw is one of the most useful tools in your shop. It can take any curve you throw at...


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    How to Replace Spark Plugs in Your Car

    Save big on car maintenance costs by changing spark plugs yourself!

    10 Laundry Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

    Even if you've been washing your clothes for years and think you know how to do laundry, these common slip-ups...


    How To Install a Paper-Faced Drywall Corner Bead

    Paper-faced corner bead makes taping outside corners a snap


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    How to Clean Up Dog Poop in 8 Easy Ways

    Cleaning up dog poop is a chore. Try these pickup and disposal methods to get the job done fast.


    Best-Reviewed Snow Blowers, According to Amazon

    Get your hands on the best Amazon snow blower out there, with positive feedback from Amazon reviewers. Check out these...


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    Build Your Own Melamine Closet Organizer

    From anarchy to order in a weekend! Melamine panels make it easy. Build...


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    How to Fix Popped Drywall Nails and Screws

    Find out how to fill screw holes in drywall with this step by step guide.