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Heat Tape Freeze Protection
Repair & Maintenance

Heat Tape: A Fast and Low-Cost Way to Prevent Frozen Pipes

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

The 3 Key Steps to Painting Concrete Floors
Repair & Maintenance

3 Key Steps to a Concrete Floor Refresh

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Fix a Hole in the Wall
Repair & Maintenance

3 Fixes for a Hole in the Wall

By Jill Lawrence O'Hara

How to Fix and Prevent Wallpaper Peeling
Easy DIY Projects

Solved! How to Fix and Prevent Wallpaper Peeling

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Change a Furnace Filter
Repair & Maintenance

Change Filters Frequently to Optimize Furnace Efficiency

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

How Often You Should Clean Your Air Vents
Repair & Maintenance

5 Things to Know Before Cleaning Your Home’s Air Ducts

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The Ideal Light Switch Height, Solved!
Building & Installing

Solved! How High to Install a Light Switch

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

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

How To: Remove and Replace a Doorknob

By Bob Vila

How to Paint Laminate Countertops - Outdated Kitchen
Painting & Finishing

How to Paint Laminate Countertops

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

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

5 Types of Plumbing Pipes You’ll Find in Homes

By Glenda Taylor

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

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Shower Drain

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Texture a Ceiling - Dining Room
Easy DIY Projects

How To: Texture a Ceiling

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

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

Solved! The Rules for Painting Over Oil-Based Paint

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

15 Ways to Clean Your House Like a Pro
Cleaning & Organizing

15 Ways to Clean Your House Like a Pro

By Glenda Taylor

Swiss chard seedlings
Lawn Care & Gardening

What Is the No-Dig Gardening Method, and Why You Should Try it This Spring

By Mark Wolfe

15 Safety Essentials That Most Homes Are Missing
Workshop

15 Safety Essentials That Most Homes Are Missing

By Jennifer Noonan

spray foam vase
Furniture & Design

Stop and Read This Before You Dress Up Furnishings with Spray Foam

By Glenda Taylor

12 Landscaping Problems Your Extension Service Can Help You Solve
Lawn Care & Gardening

12 Landscaping Problems Your Extension Service Can Help You Solve

By Steph Coelho

How to Paint Aluninum
Painting & Finishing

How To: Paint Aluminum

By Bob Vila

How to Make a Picture Frame
Skills & Techniques

How To: Make a Picture Frame

By Michael Franco

Washing Machine Leaking - Leaky Washing Machine
Repair & Maintenance

How To: Troubleshoot a Leaky Washing Machine

By Jill Lawrence O'Hara, Bob Vila

20 Chores You Only Have to Tackle Once This Year
Cleaning & Organizing

20 Chores You Only Have to Tackle Once This Year

By Debra Immergut, Jennifer Noonan

10 Unusual Uses for Acetone at Home
Cleaning & Organizing

10 Unusual Uses for Acetone at Home

By Michelle Ullman

Roofing Tools
Repair & Maintenance

The Roofing Tools That Are Most Important for Repairs

By Tom Scalisi

12 Big Mistakes That Lead to Mold and Mildew Growth
Cleaning & Organizing

12 Big Mistakes That Lead to Mold and Mildew Growth

By Michelle Ullman

How to Polish Marble
Skills & Techniques

How To: Polish Marble

By Michelle Ullman

How to Remove Ice from Driveway - Snow-Cleared Driveway
Repair & Maintenance

3 Fixes for an Icy Walk and Driveway

By Manasa Reddigari

How to Mop a Floor
Cleaning & Organizing

The Smarter Way to Mop Your Floors

By Jill Lawrence O'Hara

11 Indoor Gardening Projects Absolutely Anyone Can Do
Easy DIY Projects

11 Indoor Gardening Projects Absolutely Anyone Can Do

By Glenda Taylor

How to Remove Lead Paint
Painting & Finishing

How To: Remove Lead Paint

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Clean Upholstery
Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean Upholstery

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Test for Asbestos Before Demolition
Repair & Maintenance

How To: Test for Asbestos

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

How to Clean Plexiglass
Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean Plexiglass

By Amy Lynch

How to Paint Textured Walls
Painting & Finishing

How To: Paint Textured Walls

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Strip Wire
Skills & Techniques

How To: Strip Wire

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How To Clean Stove Burners
Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean Stove Burners

By Rachel Elmkies, Jennifer Noonan

How to Dispose of Old Antifreeze
Workshop

How To: Check and Dispose of Old Antifreeze

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

Best Can Crusher
Repurposing

The Best Can Crushers for Your Recyclables

By Kristen Mosier

The Best Wood Screw Options
Building & Installing

The Best Wood Screws for Your Projects

By Mark Wolfe

How to Clean a Stone Fireplace
Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean a Stone Fireplace

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Cut Plastic
Building & Installing

How To: Cut Plastic

By Bob Vila

How to Get Rid of Mothball Smell - In Your Clothes
Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Get Rid of Mothball Smell

By Brenda Silva, Bob Vila

How to Clean Slate
Skills & Techniques

How To: Clean Slate

By Jennifer Noonan

How To Patch an Air Mattress
Repair & Maintenance

How To: Patch an Air Mattress

By Katelin Hill

Quick Tip: Make Your Candles Last Longer
Furniture & Design

Quick Tip: Make Your Candles Last Longer

By Sarah Littleton, Jennifer Noonan

The Best Nail Puller Option
Tools

The Best Nail Pullers for Your Projects

By James Fitzgerald

How to Remove Paint from Glass - Cleanup After a Paint Job
Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Remove Paint from Glass

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Clean Bronze
Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean Bronze

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

Plastic Bags Mess
Repurposing

3 Ways to Organize and Store Plastic Shopping Bags

By Kathleen Corlett

How to Paint Fabric
Painting & Finishing

How To: Paint Fabric

By Kathleen Corlett

12 Beautiful DIY Fireplace Ideas
Furniture & Design

12 Beautiful DIY Fireplace Ideas

By Michelle Ullman

Repairman with green plaid shirt inspects tan home siding on a ladder.
Building & Installing

5 Things to Know Before You Invest in New Siding

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

How to Install a Water Softener - Mineral Deposit on Faucet Aerator
Building & Installing

So, You Want to… Install a Water Softener

By Barbara Winfield, Bob Vila

How to Sharpen an Axe
Tools

How To: Sharpen an Axe

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

How To Remove Permanent Marker
Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Remove Permanent Marker

By Jennifer Noonan

how to jumpstart a car without another car
Skills & Techniques

How to Jump-Start a Car Without Another Car

By Jonathon Klein

How to strip furniture
Furniture & Design

How To: Strip Furniture

By Jennifer Noonan

How to Polish Silver
Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Polish Silver

By Bob Vila

How to Make a Concrete Walkway
Easy DIY Projects

How To: Make a Concrete Walkway

By Marisa Villarreal

How to Repair Concrete Steps
Repair & Maintenance

How To: Repair Concrete Steps

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

How to Propagate Succulents
Lawn Care & Gardening

How To: Propagate Succulents

By Jennifer Noonan

How to Clean a Fan
Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean a Fan

By Manasa Reddigari, Donna Boyle Schwartz

How to Age Metal
Furniture & Design

How To: Age Metal

By Manasa Reddigari, Kathleen Corlett

How to Use a Jigsaw
Building & Installing

How To: Use a Jigsaw

By Glenda Taylor