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Tiling a Small Bathroom

Bathroom Remodeling

The Dos and Don’ts of Tiling a Small Bathroom

By Barbara Winfield, Bob Vila

6 Things Every Homeowner Can Do to Prevent Chimney Fires

Repair & Maintenance

6 Ways to Stop Chimney Fires Before They Start

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Measure for Blinds

Repair & Maintenance

How To: Measure for Window Blinds

All You Need to Know About Knockdown Texture

Skills & Techniques

All You Need to Know About Knockdown Texture

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Achieve a Wood Finish with Paint

Painting & Finishing

How To: Create a Faux Wood Grain… with Paint!

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Clean a Wool Rug - vacuum

Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean a Wool Rug

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

Linoleum Flooring in the Mudroom

Building & Installing

5 Little-Known Advantages of Linoleum Flooring

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

How To Remove Laminate Floors

Building & Installing

How To: Remove Laminate Flooring

By Rick Muscoplat, Bob Vila

5 Signs It's Time to Replace a Subfloor

Building & Installing

5 Signs It’s Time to Replace a Subfloor

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

Vinyl Flooring Pros and Cons

Building & Installing

The Pros and Cons of Vinyl Flooring

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

7 Things to Know Before Putting Wood Flooring in the Kitchen

Kitchen Remodeling

7 Things to Know Before Putting Wood Flooring in the Kitchen

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

What You Need to Know Before Installing a Floating Tile Floor

Building & Installing

Read This Before You Install a Floating Tile Floor

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

When to Worry About Cracks in the Basement Floor

Repair & Maintenance

Solved! What Cracks in the Basement Floor Really Mean

Attic Flooring 101

Building & Installing

All You Need to Know About Attic Flooring

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The Dos and Don'ts of Drywall Taping

Skills & Techniques

The Dos and Don’ts of Taping Drywall

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Sand Drywall - Sand Drywall Before Painting

Building & Installing

How To: Sand Drywall

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Garage Door Won't Close

Repair & Maintenance

3 Fixes for a Garage Door That Won’t Close

By Brenda Silva

The Best Grass for Shade, Solved!

Lawn Care & Gardening

Solved! The Best Grass to Grow in Your Shaded Lawn

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

7 Things You Never Knew Cause Brown Grass (and How to Fix Them)

Lawn Care & Gardening

Solved! What to Do About Brown Grass

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Burning Smell from Your Dryer? 6 DIY Fixes

Repair & Maintenance

What’s Causing That Burning Smell Coming from the Dryer? Solved!

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

What to Do When the Oven is Smoking

Repair & Maintenance

Solved! What to Do When Your Oven Is Smoking

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Tighten a Toilet Seat

Repair & Maintenance

How To: Tighten a Toilet Seat

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

The Dos and Don'ts of Replacing a Toilet

Bathroom Remodeling

The Dos and Don’ts of Replacing a Toilet

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Stainless Steel Counters - Modern Kitchen

All You Need to Know About Stainless Steel Countertops

By Jill Lawrence O'Hara, Bob Vila

Clogged Kitchen Sink? 5 Steps to a Fresh Drain

Repair & Maintenance

Solved! What to Do When Your Kitchen Sink Is Clogged

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

Toilet Overflowing? The 3-Step Fix

Repair & Maintenance

Solved! What to Do When Your Toilet Starts Overflowing

Kit Stansley How To Install a Dimmer Switch

Easy DIY Projects

How To: Install a Dimmer Switch

By Kit Stansley

The Most Popular Paint Colors in America

Painting & Finishing

The Most Popular Paint Colors in America

By Marie Proeller Hueston

How to Get Rid of Crabgrass

Lawn Care & Gardening

How To: Get Rid of Crabgrass

How to Get Rid of Crows

How To: Get Rid of Crows

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Get Rid of Rabbits

Lawn Care & Gardening

How To: Get Rid of Rabbits

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

8 Winter Flowers that Will Brighten a Gray Garden

Lawn Care & Gardening

Solved! 8 Flowers Sure to Bloom in Winter

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Dealing with Carpet in a Bathroom

Bathroom Remodeling

Solved! Dealing with a Carpeted Bathroom

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

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Repair & Maintenance

Everything You Need to Know About Winterizing Pipes

By Emily Burns Morgan, Bob Vila

How to Cut Pavers

Skills & Techniques

How To: Cut Pavers

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Painting vs Staining a Deck: The Better Finish for Your Structure

Painting & Finishing

What’s the Difference? Painting vs. Staining the Deck

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Stop a Door from Slamming

Repair & Maintenance

Solved! How to Prevent Doors from Slamming

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

6 Key Tips for Painting Bathroom Tile

Bathroom Remodeling

6 Things to Know Before Painting Bathroom Tile

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

21 Brilliant Hacks for Everyday Home Repairs

Repair & Maintenance

21 Brilliant Hacks for Everyday Home Repairs

By Manasa Reddigari

Roof Leak Repair

Repair & Maintenance

4 Tips for Repairing a Leaky Roof

By Larry Bilotti, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Doorless Showers

Bathroom Remodeling

All You Need to Know About Doorless Showers

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

2ndfloorliving-how-to-paint-trim-moldings

Painting & Finishing

How To: Paint Trim

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

Heat Pump vs. Furnace: Which Is Right for Your Home?

Building & Installing

What’s the Difference? Heat Pump vs. Furnace

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

3 Basement Drains for a Dry Downstairs Living Space

Building & Installing

All You Need to Know About Basement Drains

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Be Your Own General Contractor

Building & Installing

Being Your Own General Contractor

The Best Wood Stain for Furniture, Cabinets, Trim, and More

Painting & Finishing

The Best Wood Stains for DIYers and Pros

By Glenda Taylor

Achieve a Unique Burnt Wood Finish with Shou Sugi Ban

Easy DIY Projects

The Appeal of a Burnt Wood Finish

By Manasa Reddigari

How Much It Costs to Hire a Handyman

Repair & Maintenance

Here’s Exactly What You Can Expect to Pay a Handyman

By Debbie Dey for Puls

How to Fix Cracks in a Concrete Driveway

Repair & Maintenance

Solved! What to Do About Cracks in a Concrete Driveway

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

10 Ammonia Uses for Around the House

Cleaning & Organizing

10 Smart Ways to Use Ammonia

By Rachelle Dragani, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Tray Ceilings

Building & Installing

All You Need to Know About Tray Ceilings

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

7 Reasons to Never Skip Your Yearly HVAC Checkup

Repair & Maintenance

7 Important Reasons Never to Skip Your HVAC’s Yearly Checkup

By Glenda Taylor

What Tools Do You Need for PEX Plumbing Projects?

What Tools Do You Need for PEX Plumbing Projects?

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

DIY Wood Floor Cleaner

Cleaning & Organizing

Clean Your Floors with What’s in the Pantry

By Sarah Littleton

DIY Concrete Table Finished

Building & Installing

DIY Concrete Tabletop

20 Clever Household Uses for Lemons

Cleaning & Organizing

20 Clever Household Uses for Lemons

By Daniel Mintz, Caitlin Castelaz

10 Emergencies Every Homeowner Should Know How to Handle

Easy DIY Projects

10 Emergencies Every Homeowner Should Know How to Handle

By Debra Immergut

How to Get Rid of Gasoline Smell

Repair & Maintenance

3 Fixes for a Gasoline Odor

How to Remove Scratches from Plastic

Skills & Techniques

How To: Remove Scratches from Plastic

By Katelin Hill

How To Fix Scratches On Wood - Walnuts

Furniture & Design

Quick Tip: Fix Wood Scratches with This Favorite Snack

By Kathleen Corlett

8 Inexpensive Building Materials That Don’t Look Cheap

Building & Installing

8 Inexpensive Building Materials That Don’t Look Cheap

By Michelle Ullman

The Best Speed Square Options

The Best Speed Squares for DIYers

Tips for Wet Sanding Drywall

Building & Installing

The Dos and Don’ts of Wet Sanding Drywall

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

10 Water Features to Make Any Backyard Landscape Complete

Lawn Care & Gardening

10 Water Features to Make Any Backyard Landscape Complete

By Jennifer Noonan