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How to Hang Shelves

Skills & Techniques

How To: Hang Shelves

50 Insanely Easy-to-Make Holiday Ornaments

Easy DIY Projects

50 Insanely Easy-to-Make Holiday Ornaments

By Caitlin Castelaz

Sofa, So Good: 10 Creative Ways to Revive a Tired Old Couch

Easy DIY Projects

Sofa, So Good: 10 Creative Ways to Revive a Tired Old Couch

By Caitlin Castelaz

10 Tips for Soundproofing Your Home Office

Building & Installing

10 Tips for Soundproofing Your Home Office

By Glenda Taylor

How to Dispose of Paint Thinner

Painting & Finishing

How To: Dispose of Paint Thinner

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

How to Install Door Hardware

Easy DIY Projects

How To: Install Door Hardware

By Kit Stansley, Bob Vila

9 Clever Ways to Counteract Low Ceilings

Furniture & Design

9 Clever Ways to Counteract Low Ceilings

By Faith Towers

10 Welcoming Front Door Paint Colors

Painting & Finishing

10 Welcoming Front Door Paint Colors

Make Your Own Vanity: 12 Inventive Bathroom Rehabs

Bathroom Remodeling

Make Your Own Vanity: 12 Inventive Bathroom Rehabs

By Cody Calamaio, Katie Nolan

10 Ways to Warm Up Your Bathroom in Winter

Repair & Maintenance

10 Ways to Warm Up Your Bathroom in Winter

By Faith Towers

Under the Eaves: 21 Arresting Attic Rooms

Furniture & Design

Under the Eaves: 21 Arresting Attic Rooms

By Sarita Harbour, Katie Nolan

16 Pro Tips for Painting Interior Doors

Painting & Finishing

16 Pro Tips for Painting Interior Doors

By Andreana Lefton

7 Things You Need to Know Before Painting Your Walls White

Painting & Finishing

7 Things You Need to Know Before Painting Your Walls White

By Marie Proeller Hueston

Why Go Out? 12 Bars You Can Build at Home

Building & Installing

Why Go Out? 12 Bars You Can Build at Home

By Michelle Ullman

15 Small Kitchen Island Ideas That Inspire

Furniture & Design

15 Small Kitchen Island Ideas That Inspire

The Do’s and Don’ts of Choosing a New House Color

Painting & Finishing

The Do’s and Don’ts of Choosing a New House Color

By Kristina Grosspietsch

10 Things That Are Ruining Your Home’s Plumbing

Repair & Maintenance

10 Things That Are Ruining Your Home’s Plumbing

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

19 Rooms That Prove Beige Isn’t Boring

Painting & Finishing

19 Rooms That Prove Beige Isn’t Boring

By Manasa Reddigari

Keep Ticks at Bay with 9 Smart Landscaping Tips

Keep Ticks at Bay with 9 Smart Landscaping Tips

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

9 Pro Tips for Building an Outdoor Kitchen

Building & Installing

9 Pro Tips for Building an Outdoor Kitchen

By Glenda Taylor

15 Places Water Damage May Be Hiding in Your Home

Repair & Maintenance

15 Places Water Damage May Be Hiding in Your Home

By Glenda Taylor

9 Tricks for Fast and Easy Fall Yard Cleanup

Lawn Care & Gardening

9 Tricks for Fast and Easy Fall Yard Cleanup

By Jennifer Noonan

9 Signs Your Tap Water Might Be Contaminated

Repair & Maintenance

9 Signs Your Tap Water Might Be Contaminated

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Pests, Be Gone! 11 Natural Ways to Make Your Home Critter-Free

Pests, Be Gone! 11 Natural Ways to Make Your Home Critter-Free

By Jennifer Noonan

10 Ways to Reinvent Any Room with Crown Molding

Building & Installing

10 Ways to Reinvent Any Room with Crown Molding

By Jennifer Noonan

The 7 Best Low-Cost Alternatives to Hardwood Flooring

Building & Installing

The 7 Best Low-Cost Alternatives to Hardwood Flooring

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

The Best Ways to Dress Up a Drop Ceiling

Furniture & Design

The Best Ways to Dress Up a Drop Ceiling

By Manasa Reddigari

These Classic Vinyl Siding Colors Deliver Curb Appeal for Years

Painting & Finishing

These Classic Vinyl Siding Colors Deliver Curb Appeal for Years

By Steph Coelho

31 Ways to Fake a Clean House

Cleaning & Organizing

31 Ways to Fake a Clean House

By Manasa Reddigari

How To: Maintain Stucco

Repair & Maintenance

How To: Maintain Stucco

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

How to Cut Brick

Building & Installing

How To: Cut Brick

By Robert Ferguson, Bob Vila

How to Paint Chrome

Painting & Finishing

How To: Paint Chrome

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

How to Stain Hardwood Floors

Easy DIY Projects

How To: Stain Hardwood Floors

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

How to Clean a Hot Tub

Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean a Hot Tub

How to Paint Glass - Bottles

Painting & Finishing

How To: Paint Glass

How to Remove Rust from Chrome

Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Remove Rust from Chrome

By Rick Muscoplat, Bob Vila

How to Clean Aluminum

Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean Aluminum

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

What Would Bob Do? Unsticking a Double-Hung Window

Repair & Maintenance

What Would Bob Do? Unsticking a Double-Hung Window

How to Stain Outdoor Wood Furniture - Complete

Easy DIY Projects

How To: Stain Outdoor Wood Furniture and Equipment

By Jennifer Noonan

How to Clean Silver Plate

Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean Silver Plate

By Manasa Reddigari

How to Cut Cement Board - Used in Tile Projects

How To: Cut Cement Board

How to Clean Wood Siding

Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean Wood Siding

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

How to Clean Refrigerator Coils

Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean Refrigerator Coils

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

DIY Framed Mirror Plans

Furniture & Design

How To: Frame a Bathroom Mirror

How to Crackle Paint

Painting & Finishing

How To: Crackle Paint

By Manasa Reddigari

How to Paint Wicker Furniture - Porch Chairs

Furniture & Design

How To: Paint Wicker Furniture

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Paint Tile - Supplies

Bathroom Remodeling

How To: Paint Tile

How to Cut Mirror

Building & Installing

How To: Cut Mirror

By Steffani Cameron

How to Make a Tabletop with 2x4s

Building & Installing

How To: Make a Tabletop with 2x4s

By Jennifer Noonan

how to remove wallpaper

Furniture & Design

How To: Remove a Wallpaper Border

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Install Carpet on Stairs - Adding a Carpet Runner to Steps

Building & Installing

How To: Install Carpeting on Stairs

By Jill Lawrence O'Hara, Bob Vila

How to Paint Metal

Painting & Finishing

How To: Paint Metal

How To: Hang Picture Frames on a Brick Wall

Building & Installing

How To: Hang Picture Frames on a Brick Wall

How to Sharpen Drill Bits

How To: Sharpen Drill Bits

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

How to Plane a Door

Skills & Techniques

How To: Plane a Door

How To: Stain Cabinets

Skills & Techniques

How To: Stain Cabinets

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

The Best Dual Flush Toilet Options

Bathroom Remodeling

The Best Dual Flush Toilets for the Bathroom

By James Fitzgerald

How to Clean Burnt Pans

Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean Burnt Pans

By Manasa Reddigari

How to Paint Stainless Steel Lockers

Painting & Finishing

How To: Paint Stainless Steel

How to Remove Paint from Carpet

Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Remove Paint from Carpeting

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Resurface a Concrete Driveway

Repair & Maintenance

How To: Resurface a Concrete Driveway

Tips for Installing Base Cabinets

Building & Installing

How To: Install Base Cabinets

How to Replace a Tub Spout

Skills & Techniques

How To: Replace a Tub Spout

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

How to remove baseboard

Repair & Maintenance

How To: Remove Baseboard

By Oliver Harriett, Bob Vila