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how to grow milkweed - milkweed plant care 101
DIY

How to Grow Milkweed

By Lori Lovely

how to grow watermelon
DIY

How to Grow Watermelon for the Perfect Summer Treat

By Audrey Stallsmith

cucumber plant care 101 - how to grow cucumbers
DIY

How to Grow Cucumbers

By Lori Lovely

how to grow peas - pea plant care 101
DIY

How to Grow Peas

By Amber Guetebier

how to dispose of mineral spirits
DIY

Solved! How to Dispose of Mineral Spirits the Right Way

By Deirdre Mundorf

types of tape
DIY

11 Types of Tape Every DIYer Should Know

By Timothy Dale

6 Ways The Home Depot Can Help You Prepare for Natural Disasters
DIY

6 Ways The Home Depot Can Help You Prepare for Natural Disasters

By Deirdre Mundorf

dishwasher dimensions
DIY

How to Measure for Dishwasher Dimensions for a Perfect Fit

By Deirdre Mundorf

10 Ways to Upcycle Old Tablecloths
DIY

10 Smart Ways to Upcycle Old Tablecloths

By Stacey L. Nash

how to remove blood from carpet
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Blood From Carpet

By Kat Hodgins, Jennifer Noonan

types of insulation
Building & Installing

10 Types of Insulation All Homeowners Should Know

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila, Donna Boyle Schwartz

Kratky method
Lawn Care & Gardening

7 Crucial Things to Know About the Kratky Method of Gardening

By Lori Lovely

How To Measure Stairs for Carpet
Building & Installing

How to Measure Stairs for Carpet

By Lauren Wingo

soil testing
DIY

Soil Testing 101: What All DIY Landscapers Should Know

By Lori Lovely

The Best Paint For Bathroom Options
Bathroom Remodeling

The Best Paint for Bathrooms

By Bob Beacham

Best Paint for Brick Fireplaces Options
Painting & Finishing

The Best Paint for Brick Fireplaces

By Bob Beacham

home fixes that can make problems worse
DIY

DIY Disasters: 9 Homeowner “Fixes” That Can Mess Up Your House

By Timothy Dale

How High to Hang Pictures
Furniture & Design

Solved! How High to Hang Pictures

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Here's Why You Should Install Shoe Molding
Building & Installing

All You Need to Know About Shoe Molding

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

9 Tips to Remedy a Smelly Fridge
Cleaning & Organizing

Solved! How to Freshen Up a Smelly Fridge

By Andreana Lefton

Where to Put Smoke Detectors, Solved!
Building & Installing

Solved! Where to Place the Smoke Detectors in Your House

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The Best Paint for Furniture, Solved!
Furniture & Design

Solved! The Best Paint for Furniture

By Manasa Reddigari

Finding the Right Bathtub Size for Your Bathroom
Bathroom Remodeling

Solved! What’s the Best Bathtub Size?

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

7 Types of Saws Every DIYer Should Know
Tools

7 Types of Saws Every DIYer Should Get to Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

signs of overwatering plants
DIY

7 Signs You’re Overwatering Your Plants—and How to Fix It

By Audrey Stallsmith

The Best Glues for Rubber Options
DIY

The Best Glues for Rubber

By Carol Benton

The Best Glues for Cardboard Options
DIY

The Best Glues for Cardboard

By Carol Benton

how to attract dragonflies
DIY

3 Surefire Ways to Attract Dragonflies to Your Yard for Natural Mosquito Control

By Savannah Sher

Divide and Conquer: 10 Room Dividers to Bring Order to Your Space
Furniture & Design

Divide and Conquer: 10 Room Dividers to Bring Order to Your Space

By Andreana Lefton

how to paint an interior door
Painting & Finishing

How to Paint an Interior Door

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Home Depot tools
DIY

The 15 Best Tools You Can Buy at The Home Depot

By Marissa Miller

The Best Kitchen Cabinets Option
Building & Installing

The Best Kitchen Cabinets

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Primer for Kitchen Cabinets Options
Painting & Finishing

The Best Primers for Kitchen Cabinets

By Bob Beacham

how to level a floor
Skills & Techniques

How to Level a Floor: What to Know Before You DIY

By Theresa Clement, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The Best Glue for Styrofoam Options
DIY

The Best Glues for Styrofoam

By Jasmine Harding

how to prune lilacs
DIY

How to Prune Lilacs

By Audrey Stallsmith

The Best Echo Chainsaws Options
DIY

The Best Echo Chainsaws

By Tony Carrick

The Best Drywall Primer Options
DIY

The Best Drywall Primers

By Tom Scalisi

Solved! This Is When to Fertilize the Lawn
Lawn Care & Gardening

Solved! This Is When to Fertilize the Lawn

By Gretchen Heber, Bob Vila, Jill Lawrence O'Hara

how to install kitchen cabinets
DIY

How to Install Kitchen Cabinets Like a Pro

By Timothy Dale

how to use a miter box
Tools

How to Use a Miter Box

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila, Chris Gardner

diy terrazzo
DIY

How to DIY the Terrazzo Tile Trend

By Sabrina Serani

tree removal wood uses
DIY

Taking Down a Tree in Your Yard? Here Are 12 Things You Can Do With the Wood

By Tom Scalisi

how to dry flowers
DIY

How to Dry Flowers: 5 Easy DIY Methods

By Lori Lovely

Best Paints for Wood Crafts
DIY

The Best Paints for Wood Crafts

By Debbie Wolfe

how to remove super glue
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Super Glue From Skin, Fabric and Other Surfaces

By Jennifer Noonan, Kat Hodgins

types of grass
Lawn Care & Gardening

How to Choose the Right Type of Grass for Your Lawn

By Deirdre Mundorf, Manasa Reddigari

how to install a deadbolt
Skills & Techniques

How to Install a Deadbolt Lock

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila

Why (and How) You Should Plant a Victory Garden This Season
Lawn Care & Gardening

Why Planting a Victory Garden This Year Is More Important Than Ever

By Teresa Odle, Glenda Taylor

The Best One Coat Paint Options
Painting & Finishing

The Best One Coat Paints

By Timothy Dale

Best Exterior Paint for Stucco Options
Painting & Finishing

The Best Exterior Paints for Stucco

By Timothy Dale

The Best Gardening Gloves Options
Lawn Care & Gardening

The Best Gardening Gloves, Tested and Reviewed

By Manasa Reddigari, Glenda Taylor, Tiffany Lewis

The Best Pickaxe Options
DIY

The Best Pickaxes

By Tony Carrick

How Long Does It Take Wood Stain to Dry
DIY

Solved! How Long Does It Take Wood Stain to Dry?

By Timothy Dale

tax refund home improvement projects
DIY

18 Home Improvement Projects You Can Tackle with Your Tax Refund

By Theresa Clement, Glenda Taylor

single stage vs two stage snow blower
Workshop

What’s the Difference? Snow Blower vs. Snow Thrower

By Glenda Taylor

Corrugated Metal
Easy DIY Projects

10 Smart and Easy Ways to Decorate With Corrugated Metal

By Kat Hodgins, Abril Loya

How to Remove Tree Sap
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Tree Sap From Almost Anything

By Deirdre Mundorf, Manasa Reddigari

eco-conscious ways to remodel a home
DIY

10 Eco-Conscious Ways to Limit Waste When Renovating a Home

By Timothy Dale

extension cord safety
DIY

Extension Cord Safety: How to Properly Power Items Away From Outlets 

By Deirdre Mundorf

anthurium plant care 101 - how to grow anthurium indoors
DIY

This Guide to Anthurium Care Will Yield Lush Green Foliage With Eye-Catching Tailflowers

By Audrey Stallsmith

10 Genius Ways To Fix Scratches on Any Surface
DIY

10 Genius Ways To Fix Scratches on Any Surface

By Deirdre Mundorf

plant tomatoes sideways
DIY

Here’s Why You Should Always Plant Tomato Seedlings Sideways

By Lori Lovely

deck plans
DIY

9 Deck Plans for Extending Your Outdoor Living Space

By Deirdre Mundorf