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The Right Towel Bar Height, Solved

Bathroom Remodeling

Solved! The Perfect Height for Towel Bars and Hooks

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Remove Paint from Tile

Painting & Finishing

How To: Remove Paint from Tile

How to Sweat Copper Pipes

Repair & Maintenance

How To: Sweat Copper Pipe

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

How to Clean Ceramic Tile

Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean Ceramic Tile

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Prune a Tree

Lawn Care & Gardening

How To: Prune a Tree

Person in yellow boots using ice melt

Repair & Maintenance

The Dos and Don’ts of Using Ice Melt

By Megan Devine

How to Build a Trellis - Lattice Grate

Easy DIY Projects

How To: Build a Trellis (The Quick and Easy Way)

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

How to Make an Evergreen Wreath

Easy DIY Projects

How To: Make an Evergreen Holiday Wreath

By Jennifer Noonan

How to Weather Wood - 5 Ways

Furniture & Design

5 Ways to Weather Wood

By Steffani Cameron, Jennifer Noonan

How to Remove Paint from Plastic

Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Remove Paint from Plastic

By Brenda Silva, Bob Vila

How To Waterproof Fabric - DIY Waterproofing With Wax

Repair & Maintenance

How To: Waterproof Fabric

By Jill Lawrence O'Hara, Bob Vila

5 Garage Makeovers That Will Inspire Your Own

Cleaning & Organizing

5 Garage Makeovers That Will Inspire Your Own

By Manasa Reddigari

The 10 Best Accent Colors for Your Home Exterior

Painting & Finishing

The 10 Best Accent Colors for Your Home Exterior

By Debbie Wolfe

10 Cleaning Chores You Should Be Doing Every Week

Cleaning & Organizing

10 Cleaning Chores You Should Be Doing Every Week

By Savannah Sher

14 Paint Colors That Can Make a Room Feel Instantly Cozy

Painting & Finishing

14 Paint Colors That Can Make a Room Feel Instantly Cozy

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

What Causes Yellowing Paintwork—and How to Repair It

Painting & Finishing

Solved! What to Do About Yellowing Paintwork

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

The Answers to Your Biggest Questions About Hanging Curtains

Building & Installing

6 Things to Know When Hanging Curtains

By Michelle Ullman

What to Do About Woodpecker Damage

Repair & Maintenance

Solved! What to Do About Woodpecker Damage

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Bleed a Radiator

Repair & Maintenance

How To: Bleed a Radiator

How to Remove Ink from Leather

How To: Remove Ink from Leather

By Katelin Hill, Jennifer Noonan

How To: Clean Your Power Tools

By Chris Gardner

How to Clean Wallpaper

Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean Wallpaper

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

How to Remove a Bathtub

Bathroom Remodeling

How To: Remove a Bathtub

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The Best Electrical Tape

Repair & Maintenance

The Best Electrical Tape for Your Projects

By Timothy Dale

The Best Paints for Plastic

Painting & Finishing

The Best Paints for Plastic

By Carol Benton

How to Remove Bumper Stickers

Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Remove Bumper Stickers

By Manasa Reddigari

How to Get Rid of Garden Snakes

How To: Get Rid of Snakes

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Cut Sheet Metal

Building & Installing

How To: Cut Sheet Metal

By Robert Ferguson, Bob Vila

How to Make a Paver Patio

Building & Installing

How To: Build a Paver Patio

How To Patch Carpet

Repair & Maintenance

How To: Patch Carpet

How to Remove Coffee Stains from Carpet

Cleaning & Organizing

Quick Tip: Removing Coffee Stains from Carpet

By Marisa Villarreal

How to Get Rid of Mattress Stains

Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean Mattress Stains

By Jennifer Noonan

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