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The 7 Best Low-Cost Alternatives to Hardwood Flooring

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By: Donna Boyle Schwartz

How To: Cut Brick

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How To: Cut Brick How To: Cut Brick

By: Robert Ferguson, Bob Vila

How To: Replace a Light Switch

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How To: Replace a Light Switch How To: Replace a Light Switch

By: Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

How To: Cut Mirror

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How To: Cut Mirror How To: Cut Mirror

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How To: Make a Tabletop with 2x4s

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How To: Install Carpeting on Stairs

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By: Jill Lawrence O'Hara, Bob Vila

How To: Hang Picture Frames on a Brick Wall

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How To: Hang Picture Frames on a Brick Wall How To: Hang Picture Frames on a Brick Wall

How To: Install Base Cabinets

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How To: Install Base Cabinets How To: Install Base Cabinets

Quick Tip: How to Snag Shipping Pallets for Your Next Project

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Quick Tip: How to Snag Shipping Pallets for Your Next Project Quick Tip: How to Snag Shipping Pallets for Your Next Project

By: Manasa Reddigari

All You Need to Know About Parquet Flooring

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All You Need to Know About Parquet Flooring All You Need to Know About Parquet Flooring

By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

6 Reasons for Installing Recessed Lighting Throughout the Home

Architecture

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By: Joe Provey, Bob Vila

What’s the Difference? Granite vs. Quartz

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By: Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

5 Things to Know Before Installing Storm Windows

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5 Things to Know Before Installing Storm Windows 5 Things to Know Before Installing Storm Windows

By: Michael Franco, Bob Vila

How To: Connect PEX to Copper or PVC

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How To: Connect PEX to Copper or PVC How To: Connect PEX to Copper or PVC

By: Glenda Taylor

6 Things to Know Before Installing Interior Trim

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6 Things to Know Before Installing Interior Trim 6 Things to Know Before Installing Interior Trim

By: Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

Solved! The Right Height for Wainscoting

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Solved! The Right Height for Wainscoting Solved! The Right Height for Wainscoting

By: Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Quartz Countertops

Building & Installing

All You Need to Know About Quartz Countertops All You Need to Know About Quartz Countertops

By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The Pros and Cons of Finishing Your Unfinished Basement

Basements

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By: Michelle Ullman

How To: Cut Granite

Building & Installing

How To: Cut Granite How To: Cut Granite

By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Solved! This is How Long It Takes Concrete to “Dry”

Building & Installing

Solved! This is How Long It Takes Concrete to “Dry” Solved! This is How Long It Takes Concrete to “Dry”

By: Glenda Taylor

So, You Want to… Build an Outdoor Fireplace

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By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Planning Guide: Fireplaces

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Planning Guide: Fireplaces Planning Guide: Fireplaces

By: Michael Franco, Bob Vila

Don’t Mess Up This First Step When Tiling a Floor

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By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

4 Considerations for Choosing and Installing a High-Velocity HVAC System

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By: Donna Boyle Schwartz

Solved! How to Find the Correct Upper Cabinet Height

Building & Installing

Solved! How to Find the Correct Upper Cabinet Height Solved! How to Find the Correct Upper Cabinet Height

By: Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Solved! How Well Wallpaper Works in a Bathroom

Bathroom Design

Solved! How Well Wallpaper Works in a Bathroom Solved! How Well Wallpaper Works in a Bathroom

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5 Reasons to Bring Brick Floors Indoors

Building & Installing

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By: Manasa Reddigari

All You Need to Know About Terrazzo Floors

Building & Installing

All You Need to Know About Terrazzo Floors All You Need to Know About Terrazzo Floors

By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Tile Countertops

Bathroom Design

All You Need to Know About Tile Countertops All You Need to Know About Tile Countertops

By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Brick Backsplash

Building & Installing

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By: Manasa Reddigari

Solved! Figuring Out the Correct Countertop Height for Your Renovation

Building & Installing

Solved! Figuring Out the Correct Countertop Height for Your Renovation Solved! Figuring Out the Correct Countertop Height for Your Renovation

By: Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Pet Door

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5 Things to Know Before Installing a Pet Door 5 Things to Know Before Installing a Pet Door

By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

So, You Want to… Install a Screen Door

Building & Installing

So, You Want to… Install a Screen Door So, You Want to… Install a Screen Door

By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

So, You Want to… Build a Floating Deck

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By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Solved! The Best Decking Material

Building & Installing

Solved! The Best Decking Material Solved! The Best Decking Material

By: Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

7 Things to Know Before Installing a Cement Tile Floor

Building & Installing

7 Things to Know Before Installing a Cement Tile Floor 7 Things to Know Before Installing a Cement Tile Floor

By: Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

Walk This Way: Expert Advice on 3 Top Options in Flooring

Building & Installing

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By: Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

The Dos and Don’ts of Tiling a Small Bathroom

Bathroom Design

The Dos and Don’ts of Tiling a Small Bathroom The Dos and Don’ts of Tiling a Small Bathroom

By: Barbara Winfield, Bob Vila

5 Little-Known Advantages of Linoleum Flooring

Building & Installing

5 Little-Known Advantages of Linoleum Flooring 5 Little-Known Advantages of Linoleum Flooring

By: Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

How To: Remove Laminate Flooring

Building & Installing

How To: Remove Laminate Flooring How To: Remove Laminate Flooring

By: Rick Muscoplat, Bob Vila

5 Signs It’s Time to Replace a Subfloor

Building & Installing

5 Signs It’s Time to Replace a Subfloor 5 Signs It’s Time to Replace a Subfloor

By: Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

The Pros and Cons of Vinyl Flooring

Building & Installing

The Pros and Cons of Vinyl Flooring The Pros and Cons of Vinyl Flooring

By: Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

Read This Before You Install a Floating Tile Floor

Building & Installing

Read This Before You Install a Floating Tile Floor Read This Before You Install a Floating Tile Floor

By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Asbestos Floor Tiles

Building & Installing

All You Need to Know About Asbestos Floor Tiles All You Need to Know About Asbestos Floor Tiles

By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Attic Flooring

Attics

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By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Building & Installing

Stucco 101 Stucco 101

By: Michael Franco, Bob Vila

How To: Sand Drywall

Building & Installing

How To: Sand Drywall How To: Sand Drywall

By: Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

The Dos and Don’ts of Replacing a Toilet

Bathroom Remodeling

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By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

What’s the Difference? Heat Pump vs. Furnace

Appliances

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By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Basement Drains

Basements

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By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

10 Remodeling Mistakes That Will Reduce Your Home’s Marketability

Building & Installing

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By: Glenda Taylor

What’s the Difference? Miter Saw vs. Table Saw

Building & Installing

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By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

5 Reasons to Replace Windows in the Summer

Building & Installing

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By: Glenda Taylor

5 Smart Ways to Use a Slab of Concrete

Building & Installing

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By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Tray Ceilings

Architecture

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By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Need a New AC? 5 Top Factors for Sizing Up Your Needs

Building & Installing

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By: Glenda Taylor

Old House, New HVAC: Your Best Bet for a Seamless Retrofit

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By: Donna Boyle Schwartz

5 Things to Know About Adding Central Air

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By: Donna Boyle Schwartz

DIY Concrete Tabletop

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By: diypete.com

How To: Scribe Tile

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8 Inexpensive Building Materials That Don’t Look Cheap

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By: Michelle Ullman

12 Backyard Greenhouses You Can Assemble All By Yourself

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12 Backyard Greenhouses You Can Assemble All By Yourself 12 Backyard Greenhouses You Can Assemble All By Yourself

By: Donna Boyle Schwartz

A Step-by-Step Solution: Pre-Cut Treads and Risers

Building & Installing

A Step-by-Step Solution: Pre-Cut Treads and Risers A Step-by-Step Solution: Pre-Cut Treads and Risers

By: Larry Bilotti

The Dos and Don’ts of Wet Sanding Drywall

Building & Installing

The Dos and Don’ts of Wet Sanding Drywall The Dos and Don’ts of Wet Sanding Drywall

By: Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila