Joe Provey, Chris Gardner, And Margaret Foley
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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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...