DIY (Page 18)

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Latest in DIY

9 Sturdy Attic Ladders That Won’t Wobble Beneath You

By Timothy Dale

This Is the Correct Way to Dust Your Home

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Benchtop Planers for DIY and Professional Projects, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

How to Get Rid of Boxelder Bugs

By Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

Americans Are Putting Off This Home Project in 2025 (Here’s Why You Shouldn’t)

By Sandi Schwartz

Furniture & Design

I Really Wanted a King-Size Bed, But First I Had to Solve This Dilemma

By Sandi Schwartz

Lawn Care & Gardening

The Best Stump Killer Has No Chemicals—And You Might Already Have It At Home

By Glenda Taylor

Painting & Finishing

We Tested 7 Best Paint Strippers, See Our Top Picks and Why We Stand Behind Them

By Manasa Reddigari, Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

We Drilled More Than 100 Holes to Find the Best Drill Bits for Tile

By Tony Carrick, Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor

Cleaning & Organizing

Driveway Cleaning: How to Remove Common Stains

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Repair & Maintenance

How to Remove Drywall Anchors

By Theresa Clement

Lawn Care & Gardening

Wait! Don’t Cut Back These Popular Landscaping Plants in the Fall

By Sandi Schwartz

8 Times You Should Never Skip Paint Primer

By Jennifer Noonan

Painting & Finishing

Dark Interior Paint Colors Are Back—Here’s Why the Trend Is Not for Me

By Sandi Schwartz

Lawn Care & Gardening

3 Things You’ll Want to Waste No Time Cleaning After a Run-In With Poison Ivy

By Sandi Schwartz

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Get Mold Out of Carpet

By Steffani Cameron, Donna Boyle Schwartz, Updated by Margaret Foley

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean an Electric Oven

By Manasa Reddigari, Margaret Foley

2 Years In, I’m Still Getting Used to My Induction Stove—Here’s What I Wish I Knew Sooner

By Sandi Schwartz

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean Vinyl Plank Flooring

Updated by Teresa Odle Donna Boyle Schwartz, By Bob Vila

How to Use Vinegar in Laundry: 6 Dos and Don’ts You Need to Know

By Savannah Sher

Easy DIY Projects

7 Herbs to Grow in Your Cut Flower Garden (Yes, Really)

By Sandi Schwartz

We Tested the Best Indoor Bug Zappers for Mosquitoes, Gnats, and Flies

By Paul Rankin, Timothy Dale

15 Xeriscape Ideas for a Beautiful, More Sustainable Yard

Painting & Finishing

How to Refinish Wood Furniture, According to a Seasoned Woodworker

By Tony Carrick

Easy DIY Projects

See This Interior Designer Transform Outgrown Nursery Furniture Into a Custom Hutch

By Theresa Clement

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Rust from Stainless Steel

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

Here’s Why Your Hydrangeas Didn’t Bloom This Year—and What You Can Do About It

By Sandi Schwartz

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean Stove Drip Pans

By Michelle Ullman

Secure All Your Most Important Gear With Our Favorite Ratchet Straps

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

Cleaning & Organizing

11 Mistakes Most People Make with a Power Washer

By Jennifer Noonan, Theresa Clement

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean Bamboo Floors

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila, Steffani Cameron

Painting & Finishing

Painting Laminate Cabinets: How to Get Pro Results

By Manasa Reddigari, Tony Carrick

Cleaning & Organizing

Hurry, Narwal Is Slashing Prices During Its Prime Day Encore Sale

By Glenda Taylor

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Pressure Wash a House

By Gretchen Heber, Bob Vila, Steffani Cameron

Easy DIY Projects

5 Ways to Find a Wall Stud Without Using a Stud Finder

By Kit Stansley, Tony Carrick, Bob Vila

Repair & Maintenance

How to Clean Oven Door Glass

By Jennifer Noonan, Gretchen Heber

Budgeting & Home Finance

As Home Insurance Prices Surge, These Perks Can Help You Get the Most Out of Your Plan

By Sandi Schwartz

Repair & Maintenance

How to Turn Off Water to Your House

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

Skills & Techniques

How to Wire a Light Switch: Easy Steps for Single-Pole and 3-Way Switches

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Building & Installing

5 Types of Screws Every DIYer Should Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Cleaning & Organizing

30 Lazy Cleaning Tricks for a Spotless Home

Lawn Care & Gardening

My Secret for Keeping Thirsty Plants Watered Is On Sale for Under $10 Right Now

By Kathleen Corlett

Hurry, These Prime Day Deals Are Still Live: Save on DeWalt Power Tools With Prices as Low as $10

By Glenda Taylor

Easy DIY Projects

Outdoor Living Is Hot Again: Here Are the Biggest Projects for Homeowners’ Yards This Year

By Sandi Schwartz

Painting & Finishing

These Dark Interior Colors Can Sell Your House for More Money, According to Zillow

By Sandi Schwartz

Easy DIY Projects

Watch This DIY Couple Transform a Corner of Their Garage Into a Dreamy Dog Wash Station

By Theresa Clement

Lawn Care & Gardening

Prime Day Is Here and These Are the Best Greenworks Deals to Shop Now

By Glenda Taylor

Cleaning & Organizing

From $139 to $1,399, These Are the Best Prime Day Deals on Robot Vacuums

By Glenda Taylor

Skills & Techniques

How to Use an Angle Grinder Properly

By Timothy Dale

Kitchen Remodeling

25 Kitchen Trends You Might Regret

By Kristen Mosier

Easy DIY Projects

25 Home Maintenance Problems That Only Take a Minute to Fix

By Glenda Taylor

Cleaning & Organizing

This Is the Proper Way to Clean Your Charcoal Grill

By Deirdre Mundorf

Lawn Care & Gardening

I Found the Best Expandable Garden Hose for Small Spaces—And It’s $30 Off

By Glenda Taylor

Painting & Finishing

How to Paint a Deck

By Bob Vila, Glenda Taylor, Updated by Timothy Dale

How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Pressure Washer?

By Katie Flannery

Get 2 Free DeWalt Tools at The Home Depot—Here’s What I Picked (And Why)

By Glenda Taylor

The 5 Tools HGTV Star Keith Bynum Can’t DIY Without

As told to Sophie Kaemmerlé

Lawn Care & Gardening

How to Care for Spider Plants for Low-Maintenance, Pet-Friendly Indoor Greenery

By Audrey Stallsmith

Holidays & Celebrations

12 Mistakes You Should Never Make With the American Flag

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

Lawn Care & Gardening

6 Surefire Ways to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Yard

By Margaret Foley, Jennifer Noonan

Repair & Maintenance

How to Tell if You Have Hard Water

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor

Lawn Care & Gardening

11 Herb Garden Ideas to Try This Summer—No Matter How Much Space You Have

Thrifter Spends $120 on Facebook Marketplace Find, Only to Discover Its True Shocking Value

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

Repair & Maintenance

How To Keep Outdoor Wood Beautiful Year-Round: Best Sealers for the Job

By Tony Carrick, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale