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Ready to learn a new skill? Find tips, tricks, and guides for tackling nearly any project yourself.

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How to Remove Rivets - From a Corrugated Metal Shed
Workshop

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Building & Installing

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

How to Fill Nail Holes
Repair & Maintenance

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Painting & Finishing

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Wood Finishes - Stains
Painting & Finishing

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Building & Installing

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Is Stripping Paint Really Necessary?
Painting & Finishing

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Bathroom Remodeling

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How To: Grow Mushrooms at Home
Lawn Care & Gardening

By Savannah Sher

7 Things to Know When Growing a Wildflower Garden
Lawn Care & Gardening

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Painting & Finishing

By Alexa Erickson

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DIY

By Kristen Mosier

10 Remodeling Mistakes That Will Reduce Your Home’s Marketability
Building & Installing

By Glenda Taylor

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Building & Installing

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Choosing a Hammer Drill vs. Impact Drill vs. Drill
Tools

By Katelin Hill, By Bob Beacham

Done With Winter? 12 Things You Can Do Now to Prep for Spring
Repair & Maintenance

By Michelle Ullman

21 Ways to Make a Small Bedroom Big
Furniture & Design

By Manasa Reddigari

Bye-Bye, Bulky Pitchers! My Under-Sink Water Filter is Here to Stay
DIY

By Kristen Mosier

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Tools

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The Best Copper Spray Paint Options
Painting & Finishing

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The Best Fabric Spray Paint Options
Painting & Finishing

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The Best Saw Blade For Cutting Laminate Flooring Options
Tools

By Timothy Dale

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12 Practical Ways to Make Your DIY Projects More Environmentally Friendly
DIY

By Alexa Erickson

Got 10 Minutes? That’s All You Need to Tackle These 10 Decluttering Tasks
Cleaning & Organizing

By Jasmine Harding

How to Clean a Suede Couch
Cleaning & Organizing

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, By Bob Vila

9 Furnace Troubleshooting Tips from the Pros
Repair & Maintenance

By Christopher Solomon, By Bob Vila

Walk-in Showers 101: All You Need to Know Before Installing One of Your Own
Bathroom Remodeling

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

How to Use a Fireplace
Repair & Maintenance

By Katelin Hill, By Bob Vila

What To Do About Ceiling Cracks
Repair & Maintenance

By Bob Vila

Fireplace Refacing for an Easier Remodel
Building & Installing

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

How to Plant a Vegetable Garden
Lawn Care & Gardening

By Jennifer Noonan

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Cleaning & Organizing

By Tony Carrick

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Painting & Finishing

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How Much Tile Do I Need? Solved!
Building & Installing

By Manasa Reddigari, By Bob Vila

Peeling Paint - What to Do About It
Painting & Finishing

By Bob Vila

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Lawn Care & Gardening

By Alexa Erickson

Heat Tape Freeze Protection
Repair & Maintenance

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

The 3 Key Steps to Painting Concrete Floors
Repair & Maintenance

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

How to Fix a Hole in the Wall
Repair & Maintenance

By Jill Lawrence O’Hara

How to Fix and Prevent Wallpaper Peeling
Easy DIY Projects

By Jennifer Noonan, By Bob Vila

How to Change a Furnace Filter
Repair & Maintenance

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, By Bob Vila

How Often You Should Clean Your Air Vents
Repair & Maintenance

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

The Ideal Light Switch Height, Solved!
Building & Installing

By Manasa Reddigari, By Bob Vila

How to Remove a Doorknob - With Hidden Screws
Skills & Techniques

By Bob Vila

How to Paint Laminate Countertops - Outdated Kitchen
Painting & Finishing

By Jennifer Noonan, By Bob Vila

5 Types of Plumbing Pipes Found in Old and New Homes
Building & Installing

By Glenda Taylor

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Shower Drain
Building & Installing

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

How to Texture a Ceiling - Dining Room
Easy DIY Projects

By Amy Lynch, By Bob Vila

This One Crop Could Give You Your Best Vegetable Garden Yet
Lawn Care & Gardening

By Steph Coelho

6 Tips for Painting Over Oil-Based Paint
Painting & Finishing

By Manasa Reddigari, By Bob Vila

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Cleaning & Organizing

By Glenda Taylor