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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 | WEDNESDAY
5 Favorite Picture Hanging Tricks

Hanging a picture is about as DIY as many homeowners get. But although it may seem easy, hanging a picture properly is much more than a haphazard task. Here are five favorite tips for tak...

AUGUST 31, 2012 | FRIDAY
Bathroom Floor Tile: 14 Top Options

Modern bathrooms are so much more than they used to be. They’ve gone beyond the practical and utilitarian purpose they were originally designed for, and serve as both an escape and oasis ...

AUGUST 30, 2012 | THURSDAY
Eco-Friendly Flooring: 5 Ways to Go Green from the Bottom Up

60% to 70% of the homes in the U. S. contain carpeting made from nylon, polyester, or vinyl—materials dependent on non-renewable fossil fuels. The interest in environmentally friendly flo...

AUGUST 27, 2012 | MONDAY
So, You Want to... Build a Porch

A porch is simply a deck with a roof on it, right? Not quite. While some porches may be as simple as that, many are more similar to an indoor room that is missing windows and walls. Porch...

AUGUST 20, 2012 | MONDAY
How to Refinish Cabinets and Give Your Kitchen a New Look

Refinishing cabinets is one of the best ways to give your old, ho-hum kitchen a fresh new look, and it can make a big difference in the way you feel about a space. After all, having expen...

AUGUST 16, 2012 | THURSDAY
How To: Drill Straight 90° Holes (Without a Drill Press)

Except in special cases—when you intentionally choose a specific angle or bias—it's important to keep all drill holes perpendicular to the surface. This is easy to accomplish with a drill...

AUGUST 15, 2012 | WEDNESDAY
How To: Paint Trim

Looking to learn how to paint trim? It's not so different from painting other surfaces in a home. Your method will vary depending on whether or not the trim is already installed. To apply...

AUGUST 9, 2012 | THURSDAY
How To: Choose the Right Screw for the Right Job

Back in the day there were just two options, slotted or Phillips. You picked one, picked a length, and were good to go. But the fastener market has made huge strides over the last few dec...

AUGUST 3, 2012 | FRIDAY
5 Things to Do with... Old Bicycles

The old adage goes, "It's like riding a bike. " Meaning of course that cycling becomes so integrated into your muscle memory that you never lose the skill. So why not integrate ...

AUGUST 2, 2012 | THURSDAY
7 Essential Measuring Tools for Any Job

Besides "righty tighty, lefty loosey," there's one DIY phrase that nearly anyone can recite: Measure twice, cut once. One of the distinguishing factors between a quick fix and a...