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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 Lay a Stone Path
Skills & Techniques

How To: Lay a Stone Garden Path

By Jean Nayar, Bob Vila

painted brick exterior of house
Painting & Finishing

Painted Brick: Why This Common Reno Project Is So Controversial

By Glenda Taylor

7 Unusual Tricks for Your Cleanest Floors Ever
Cleaning & Organizing

7 Unusual Tricks for Your Cleanest Floors Ever

By Jennifer Noonan

13 Small Living Room Ideas That Make a Big Impact
Furniture & Design

13 Small Living Room Ideas That Make a Big Impact

By Alexa Erickson

How To Make Homemade Furniture Polish
Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Make and Apply Your Own Homemade Furniture Polish

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

The Best Things You Can Do for Your Garden Soil
Lawn Care & Gardening

The Best Things You Can Do for Your Garden Soil

By Jennifer Noonan

Fit 50-ish woman preparing to unload a kayak from the top of her vehicle.
Skills & Techniques

10 Types of Knots All DIYers Should Know

By Tom Scalisi

14 of the Fastest-Growing Houseplants for a Nearly Instant Indoor Garden
Lawn Care & Gardening

14 of the Fastest-Growing Houseplants for a Nearly Instant Indoor Garden

By Audrey Stallsmith

13 Stunning Gazebo Ideas for a Relaxing Backyard Retreat
DIY

13 Stunning Gazebo Ideas for a Relaxing Backyard Retreat

By Alexa Erickson

What Causes Condensation on Pipes in the Summer, Solved!
Repair & Maintenance

Here’s Why Your Plumbing Sweats in the Summer

By Glenda Taylor

Woodworking Workshop Layout Design
Workshop

Setting Up Shop: The Ideal Layout for Your Woodworking Workshop

By Bob Vila

historic-paint-colors
Painting & Finishing

Historic Paint Colors: New Insights and Ideas for Owners of Centuries-Old Homes

By Hugh Howard

How to Seal Concrete with Quikrete Concrete & Masonry Waterproofing Sealer
Easy DIY Projects

The Right Way to Seal Concrete

By Glenda Taylor

Homemade Carpet Cleaner
Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Make Your Own Carpet Cleaner

By Jennifer Noonan

Best Waterproof Tape
Tools

The Best Waterproof Tape to Use Around Your Home

By Timothy Dale

How to Build a Door - Screen Door from The DIY Dreamer
Easy DIY Projects

Weekend Projects: 5 Designs for a DIY Door

By Amy Lynch

diy macrame plant hanger
Lawn Care & Gardening

How To: Make a Simple Macramé Plant Hanger

By Debbie Wolfe

How to Cut in Paint
Painting & Finishing

How To: Cut In Paint

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

Smelly Towels - Dirty Laundry
Cleaning & Organizing

Quick Tip: An Easy Refresh for Stinky Bath Towels

By Manasa Reddigari

Homemade Paint - Five Types of DIY Paint
Painting & Finishing

5 Paints You Can Make Yourself

By Jennifer Noonan

How to Build an Outdoor Shower
Skills & Techniques

How To: Make an Outdoor Shower

By Chris Gardner

How to Drill Hole in Tile
Easy DIY Projects

Quick Tip: The Trick to Drilling Through Slippery Ceramic Tile

By Bob Vila

How to Clean Paint Rollers
Painting & Finishing

Quick Tip: The Key to Preserving Paint Rollers

By Caylin Harris, Bob Vila

How To Make Wallpaper
Painting & Finishing

2 Ways to Make Your Own Wallpaper

By Caylin Harris

How to Install Chair Rail - Painted Chair Rail
Workshop

How To: Install Chair Rail Molding

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Remove Rivets - From a Corrugated Metal Shed
Workshop

How To: Remove Rivets

By Bob Vila

Skim Coat Plastering
Building & Installing

All About Skim Coat Plastering

By Bob Vila

Spray Painting Tips
Painting & Finishing

The Dos and Don’ts of Spray Painting

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Clean Shower Doors
Cleaning & Organizing

The Easiest Way to Clean Shower Doors

By Joe Provey

What’s the Difference? Mold vs. Mildew
Cleaning & Organizing

What’s the Difference? Mold vs. Mildew

By Savannah Sher

Burpee’s New ‘Armageddon’ Pepper is Only for the Bravest of Vegetable Gardeners
Lawn Care & Gardening

Burpee’s New ‘Armageddon’ Pepper is Only for the Bravest of Vegetable Gardeners

By Audrey Stallsmith

cedar box planters on deck rails
Easy DIY Projects

How To: Make a Deck Rail Planter

By Jennifer Noonan

worst paint color for perfectionists
Painting & Finishing

This is the Worst Paint Color for Perfectionists

By Glenda Taylor

breakfast nook makeover before photo
Kitchen Remodeling

Before & After: A Breakfast Nook Goes from Dated and Drab to Modern and Cozy

By Kristen Mosier

unused storage room before kids playroom makeover
Building & Installing

Before & After: An Unused Storage Space Becomes a Secret Playroom Hideout

By Kristen Mosier

How to Spray Paint Furniture - Cabinet Makeover After
Painting & Finishing

How To: Transform Cabinet Furniture with Spray Paint

By Jennifer Noonan

Wood Finishes - Stains
Painting & Finishing

Paints, Stains, and More: Choosing the Right Wood Finish for Any Project

By Bob Vila

Zillow Digs home in McLean, VA
Building & Installing

All You Need to Know About Crown Molding

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Is Stripping Paint Really Necessary?
Painting & Finishing

Is Stripping Paint Really Necessary?

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

bathtub insulation hack
Bathroom Remodeling

If You’re a Bath Person, This Simple Tub Hack Will Make Your Hot Soaks So Much Better

By Connie Proteau

How To: Grow Mushrooms at Home
Lawn Care & Gardening

How To: Grow Mushrooms at Home

By Savannah Sher

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

7 Things to Know When Growing a Wildflower Garden

By Steph Coelho

Mudroom Makeover Before
DIY

Before & After: An Old Home Bar Gets a Budget Mudroom Makeover

By Kristen Mosier

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

10 Remodeling Mistakes That Will Reduce Your Home’s Marketability

By Glenda Taylor

ecobee smart thermostat review
Building & Installing

I Installed the New Ecobee Smart Thermostat in My Old House—Here’s What Happened

By Timothy Dale

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

What’s the Difference? Hammer Drill vs. Impact Driver vs. Cordless Drill/Driver

By Katelin Hill, Bob Beacham

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

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

By Michelle Ullman

21 Ways to Make a Small Bedroom Big
Furniture & Design

21 Ways to Make a Small Bedroom Big

By Manasa Reddigari

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

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

By Kristen Mosier

first saw for DIYers sliding compound miter saw
Tools

The First Power Saw New DIYers Should Buy, According to Experts

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Fabric Spray Paint Options
Painting & Finishing

The Best Fabric Spray Paint for Your DIY Projects

By Carol Benton

The Best Saw Blade For Cutting Laminate Flooring Options
Tools

The Best Saw Blade for Cutting Laminate Flooring

By Timothy Dale

hands-of-unknown-lady-are-planting-young-green-basil-sprout-or-plant-picture-id1239757762
Lawn Care & Gardening

How to Cultivate the Perfect Soil for Your Vegetable Garden

By Audrey Stallsmith

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

12 Practical Ways to Make Your DIY Projects More Environmentally Friendly

By Alexa Erickson

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

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

By Jasmine Harding

How to Clean a Suede Couch
Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean a Microfiber Suede Sofa

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

9 Furnace Troubleshooting Tips from the Pros
Repair & Maintenance

9 Furnace Troubleshooting Tips from the Pros

By Christopher Solomon, Bob Vila

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

All You Need to Know About Walk-in Showers

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Use a Fireplace
Repair & Maintenance

How To: Use a Fireplace

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

What To Do About Ceiling Cracks
Repair & Maintenance

Here’s What Cracks in the Ceiling Really Mean

By Bob Vila

Fireplace Refacing for an Easier Remodel
Building & Installing

So, You Want to… Reface Your Fireplace

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Plant a Vegetable Garden
Lawn Care & Gardening

How to Plant a Vegetable Garden

By Jennifer Noonan

The Best Silver Polish Options for Cleaning Flatware, Jewelry, and More
Cleaning & Organizing

The Best Silver Polish for Restoring Shine

By Tony Carrick

best-spray-paint-for-diy-projects
Painting & Finishing

The Best Spray Paints for Your DIY Projects

By Tom Scalisi