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How to Clean Marble

Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean Marble

How to Make Fresh Garland - Complete

Furniture & Design

How To: Make a Fresh Holiday Garland

By Jennifer Noonan

Clean-cutting-laminate

Skills & Techniques

How To: Get Clean, Chip-Free Cuts in Melamine and Veneer

By Chris Gardner

35 Easy Painted Pumpkins to Perk Up Your Halloween

Painting & Finishing

35 Easy Painted Pumpkins to Perk Up Your Halloween

By Kristina Grosspietsch

Never Make These 13 Mistakes with a Ladder

Skills & Techniques

Never Make These 13 Mistakes with a Ladder

By Manasa Reddigari

How to Clean Laminate Floors

Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean Laminate Floors

7 Things to Know Before You Wallpaper the Ceiling

Easy DIY Projects

7 Things to Know Before You Wallpaper the Ceiling

By Katelin Hill

Parquet Flooring 101

Building & Installing

All You Need to Know About Parquet Flooring

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Roof Inspections and Their Importance

Repair & Maintenance

All You Need to Know About Roof Inspections

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About French Polishing Wood Furniture

Skills & Techniques

All You Need to Know About French Polishing

By Michelle Ullman

Granite vs Quartz: Choosing the Right Countertop Material

Building & Installing

What’s the Difference? Granite vs. Quartz

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

5 Things to Know Before Installing Storm Windows

Building & Installing

5 Things to Know Before Installing Storm Windows

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

How to Remove Spray Paint

Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Remove Spray Paint

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Doorbell Not Working - Front Entrance

Repair & Maintenance

What to Do When Your Doorbell Stops Working

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Adding an In-Law Suite Keeps Family Close

Building & Installing

Top Priorities and Tips for Adding an In-Law Suite

By Maureen Blaney Flietner, Bob Vila

How to Paint a Bath Tub - White Clawfoot Tub

Painting & Finishing

How To: Paint a Bathtub

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Paint a Popcorn Ceiling

Painting & Finishing

How To: Paint a Popcorn Ceiling

By Jennifer Noonan

All You Need to Know About Connecting PEX to Copper & PVC

Building & Installing

How To: Connect PEX to Copper or PVC

By Glenda Taylor

Tips for Installing Trim, Baseboard, and Crown Molding

Building & Installing

6 Things to Know Before Installing Interior Trim

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

How to Recognize and Repair Chinch Bug Damage

Lawn Care & Gardening

The Bug Behind Your Patchy, Brown Grass

By Glenda Taylor

Solved! The Right Wainscoting Height

Building & Installing

Solved! The Right Height for Wainscoting

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

How to Dye Carpet

Easy DIY Projects

How To: Dye Carpet

By Steffani Cameron

How to Detect a Gas Leak

Repair & Maintenance

4 Important Tools for Detecting a Gas Leak

By Glenda Taylor

Removing Popcorn Ceiling

Repair & Maintenance

Replace Dated Popcorn Ceilings with This New Texture

By Glenda Taylor, Manasa Reddigari, Tony Carrick

White quartz countertop in a modern kitchen.

Building & Installing

All You Need to Know About Quartz Countertops

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

crawl space with water and falling insulation batts

Easy DIY Projects

Top Tips for Insulating Crawl Space

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

The Pros and Cons of Finishing Your Unfinished Basement

Building & Installing

The Pros and Cons of Finishing Your Unfinished Basement

By Michelle Ullman

How to Cut Granite

Building & Installing

How To: Cut Granite

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Remove Paint from Trim and Molding - Quick-Release Contour Scraper

Painting & Finishing

How To: Remove Paint from Trim and Molding

How to Unshrink Clothing

Repair & Maintenance

How To: Unshrink Clothes

By Rachelle Dragani

20 Surprising Things You Can’t Recycle

20 Surprising Things You Can’t Recycle

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

How to Rust Metal (on Purpose!)

Furniture & Design

How To: Rust Metal

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

how long does it take for concrete to dry

Building & Installing

Solved! This is How Long It Takes Concrete to “Dry”

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Tool Backpack Options

The Best Tool Backpacks for On-the-Go Jobs

By Timothy Dale

How to Dispose of Paint: Oil-based, Latex, and Spray Paints

Painting & Finishing

How To: Dispose of Paint

Solved! What to Do About Wasps

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

How to fix a sticking door

Repair & Maintenance

What Would Bob Do? Repairing a Door That Sticks

How to Build an Outdoor Fireplace—and Extend Patio Season

Building & Installing

So, You Want to… Build an Outdoor Fireplace

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

5 Ways to Make Worn-Out Concrete Look Great

Repair & Maintenance

5 Simple Fixes for Worn Concrete

By Glenda Taylor

Fixing a Squeaky Floor

Easy DIY Projects

How To: Fix a Squeaky Floor

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

How to Build a Fireplace - Masonry

Building & Installing

Planning Guide: Fireplaces

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

Pole used to prop sagging closet rod.

Skills & Techniques

How To: Fix a Sagging Closet Pole

Which Tile Underlayment is Right for Your Project

Building & Installing

Don’t Mess Up This First Step When Tiling a Floor

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Choosing a High-Velocity HVAC System

Building & Installing

4 Considerations for Choosing and Installing a High-Velocity HVAC System

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

How to Prevent and Repair Wood Rot's Damage

Repair & Maintenance

Homeowners, Beware: This Hidden Problem Could Cause Your House to Crumble

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Finding the Right Upper Cabinet Height

Building & Installing

Solved! How to Find the Correct Upper Cabinet Height

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Popcorn Ceilings in the Dining Area

Painting & Finishing

All You Need to Know About Popcorn Ceilings

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Make Wallpaper Work in the Bathroom

Building & Installing

Solved! How Well Wallpaper Works in a Bathroom

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About DIY Concrete Countertops

Kitchen Remodeling

All You Need to Know About Concrete Countertops

By Glenda Taylor

Why You Should Consider Brick Floors in Your Entryway

Building & Installing

5 Reasons to Bring Brick Floors Indoors

By Manasa Reddigari

Samples of Glass Terrazzo Floors

Building & Installing

All You Need to Know About Terrazzo Floors

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Tile Countertops

Building & Installing

All You Need to Know About Tile Countertops

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Brick Backsplash

Building & Installing

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Brick Backsplash

By Manasa Reddigari

Standard Countertop Height for Kitchen Renos

Building & Installing

Solved! Figuring Out the Correct Countertop Height for Your Renovation

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

The Timeless Look of Shaker Style Homes

Furniture & Design

All You Need to Know About Shaker Style

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Find the Right Kitchen Island Size for Your Home

Kitchen Remodeling

Solved! The Best Kitchen Island Size

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

The 7 Best Kitchen Sink Materials

Kitchen Remodeling

Stylish, Stain-Resistant, or Both: Which Type of Kitchen Sink Is Right for You?

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Pet Door

Building & Installing

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Pet Door

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Install a Screen Door

Building & Installing

So, You Want to… Install a Screen Door

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How To: Replace a Door Closer

Repair & Maintenance

How To: Replace a Door Closer

By Larry Bilotti

The Dos and Don’ts of Pressure-Washing

The Dos and Don’ts of Pressure-Washing

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Clean Exterior Siding

Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean Exterior Siding

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

So You Want To Build a Floating Deck

Building & Installing

So, You Want to… Build a Floating Deck

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Best Decking Material

Building & Installing

Solved! The Best Decking Material

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila