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Kit Stansley How To Install a Dimmer Switch

How To: Install a Dimmer Switch How To: Install a Dimmer Switch

By Kit Stansley

The Most Popular Paint Colors in America

The Most Popular Paint Colors in America The Most Popular Paint Colors in America

By Marie Proeller Hueston

How to Get Rid of Crabgrass

How To: Get Rid of Crabgrass How To: Get Rid of Crabgrass

How to Get Rid of Crows

How To: Get Rid of Crows How To: Get Rid of Crows

By Jennifer Noonan, By Bob Vila

How to Get Rid of Rabbits

How To: Get Rid of Rabbits How To: Get Rid of Rabbits

By Steffani Cameron, By Bob Vila

8 Winter Flowers that Will Brighten a Gray Garden

Solved! 8 Flowers Sure to Bloom in Winter Solved! 8 Flowers Sure to Bloom in Winter

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

Dealing with Carpet in a Bathroom

Solved! Dealing with a Carpeted Bathroom Solved! Dealing with a Carpeted Bathroom

By Manasa Reddigari, By Bob Vila

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Everything You Need to Know About Winterizing Pipes Everything You Need to Know About Winterizing Pipes

By Emily Burns Morgan, By Bob Vila

How to Cut Pavers

How To: Cut Pavers How To: Cut Pavers

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

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

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

By Manasa Reddigari, By Bob Vila

How to Stop a Door from Slamming

Solved! How to Prevent Doors from Slamming Solved! How to Prevent Doors from Slamming

By Michelle Ullman, By Bob Vila

6 Key Tips for Painting Bathroom Tile

6 Things to Know Before Painting Bathroom Tile 6 Things to Know Before Painting Bathroom Tile

By Manasa Reddigari, By Bob Vila

21 Brilliant Hacks for Everyday Home Repairs

21 Brilliant Hacks for Everyday Home Repairs 21 Brilliant Hacks for Everyday Home Repairs

By Manasa Reddigari

Roof Leak Repair

4 Tips for Repairing a Leaky Roof 4 Tips for Repairing a Leaky Roof

By Larry Bilotti, By Bob Vila

The Big Bathroom Remodeling Design Decision: Tub vs. Shower

The Big Bathroom Remodeling Design Decision: Tub vs. Shower The Big Bathroom Remodeling Design Decision: Tub vs. Shower

By Manasa Reddigari, By Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Doorless Showers

All You Need to Know About Doorless Showers All You Need to Know About Doorless Showers

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

Clearing a Clogged Sink - Do's and Don'ts

The Dos and Don’ts of Clearing a Clogged Sink The Dos and Don’ts of Clearing a Clogged Sink

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

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

How To: Paint Trim How To: Paint Trim

By Joe Provey, By Bob Vila

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

What’s the Difference? Heat Pump vs. Furnace What’s the Difference? Heat Pump vs. Furnace

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

3 Basement Drains for a Dry Downstairs Living Space

All You Need to Know About Basement Drains All You Need to Know About Basement Drains

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

Be Your Own General Contractor

Being Your Own General Contractor Being Your Own General Contractor

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

The Best Wood Stains for DIYers and Pros The Best Wood Stains for DIYers and Pros

By Glenda Taylor

Achieve a Unique Burnt Wood Finish with Shou Sugi Ban

The Appeal of a Burnt Wood Finish The Appeal of a Burnt Wood Finish

By Manasa Reddigari

How Much It Costs to Hire a Handyman

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

By Debbie Dey for Puls

Miter Saw vs. Table Saw: 9 Key Differences to Know

What’s the Difference? Miter Saw vs. Table Saw What’s the Difference? Miter Saw vs. Table Saw

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

Why You'll Want an Air Filtration System When Painting a Room

The One Tool You’re Probably Not Bringing to a Paint Job—But Should The One Tool You’re Probably Not Bringing to a Paint Job—But Should

By Glenda Taylor

How to Fix Cracks in a Concrete Driveway

Solved! What to Do About Cracks in a Concrete Driveway Solved! What to Do About Cracks in a Concrete Driveway

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

5 Ways to Use a Concrete Slab

5 Smart Ways to Use a Slab of Concrete 5 Smart Ways to Use a Slab of Concrete

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

10 Ammonia Uses for Around the House

10 Smart Ways to Use Ammonia 10 Smart Ways to Use Ammonia

By Rachelle Dragani, By Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Tray Ceilings

All You Need to Know About Tray Ceilings All You Need to Know About Tray Ceilings

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

3 Signs It's Time to Replace Sidewalks

3 Ways to Avoid Replacing Your Concrete Sidewalk 3 Ways to Avoid Replacing Your Concrete Sidewalk

By Glenda Taylor

7 Reasons to Never Skip Your Yearly HVAC Checkup

7 Important Reasons Never to Skip Your HVAC’s Yearly Checkup 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? What Tools Do You Need for PEX Plumbing Projects?

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

DIY Wood Floor Cleaner

Clean Your Floors with What’s in the Pantry Clean Your Floors with What’s in the Pantry

By Sarah Littleton

DIY Concrete Table Finished

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The Best Ratchet Straps Option

The Best Ratchet Straps for Securing and Hauling Your Gear The Best Ratchet Straps for Securing and Hauling Your Gear

The Best Deck Box Options

The Best Deck Boxes for Outdoor Storage The Best Deck Boxes for Outdoor Storage

By Glenda Taylor

20 Clever Household Uses for Lemons

20 Clever Household Uses for Lemons 20 Clever Household Uses for Lemons

By Daniel Mintz, By Caitlin Castelaz

The Best Carpenter Pencil Options

The Best Carpenter Pencils for Your Projects The Best Carpenter Pencils for Your Projects

By Timothy Dale

10 Emergencies Every Homeowner Should Know How to Handle

10 Emergencies Every Homeowner Should Know How to Handle 10 Emergencies Every Homeowner Should Know How to Handle

By Debra Immergut

How to Get Rid of Gasoline Smell

3 Fixes for a Gasoline Odor 3 Fixes for a Gasoline Odor

How to Remove Scratches from Plastic

How To: Remove Scratches from Plastic How To: Remove Scratches from Plastic

By Katelin Hill

How To Fix Scratches On Wood - Walnuts

Quick Tip: Fix Wood Scratches with This Favorite Snack Quick Tip: Fix Wood Scratches with This Favorite Snack

By Kathleen Corlett

8 Inexpensive Building Materials That Don’t Look Cheap

8 Inexpensive Building Materials That Don’t Look Cheap 8 Inexpensive Building Materials That Don’t Look Cheap

By Michelle Ullman

The Best Speed Square Options

The Best Speed Squares for DIYers The Best Speed Squares for DIYers

Tips for Wet Sanding Drywall

The Dos and Don’ts of Wet Sanding Drywall The Dos and Don’ts of Wet Sanding Drywall

By Michelle Ullman, By Bob Vila

10 Water Features to Make Any Backyard Landscape Complete

10 Water Features to Make Any Backyard Landscape Complete 10 Water Features to Make Any Backyard Landscape Complete

By Jennifer Noonan

9 Design Pros Share Their Favorite Shade of White Paint

9 Design Pros Share Their Favorite Shade of White Paint 9 Design Pros Share Their Favorite Shade of White Paint

By Steph Coelho

Working with Concrete - DIY Pete

Pro Tips: A Concrete Master Shares 5 Secrets to Success Pro Tips: A Concrete Master Shares 5 Secrets to Success

By Caylin Harris

Build a Greenhouse

Planning Guide: Building a Backyard Greenhouse Planning Guide: Building a Backyard Greenhouse

By Michael Franco

John Deere Tractor with Front Snow Thrower

Turn Your Lawn Tractor into a Snow Plow or Blower Turn Your Lawn Tractor into a Snow Plow or Blower

By Jennifer Noonan

13 Weirdly Awesome Ways to Paint a Room

13 Weirdly Awesome Ways to Paint a Room 13 Weirdly Awesome Ways to Paint a Room

By Marie Proeller Hueston

7 Ingenious IKEA Hacks for Your Backyard

7 Ingenious IKEA Hacks for Your Backyard 7 Ingenious IKEA Hacks for Your Backyard

By Caylin Harris

Solved! What Is an Impact Driver?

Solved! What Is an Impact Driver? Solved! What Is an Impact Driver?

By Carol J Alexander

The Paint Color App Option

10 Paint Color Apps Every DIYer Should Know About 10 Paint Color Apps Every DIYer Should Know About

By Kristen Mosier

The 15 Best Flowers for Rookie Gardeners

The 15 Best Flowers for Rookie Gardeners The 15 Best Flowers for Rookie Gardeners

By Heather Blackmore

Installing a Tile Backsplash How To

The Simple and Mess-Free Way to Install Tile The Simple and Mess-Free Way to Install Tile

By Glenda Taylor

10 Porch Colors That May Inspire You to Paint Yours

10 Porch Colors That May Inspire You to Paint Yours 10 Porch Colors That May Inspire You to Paint Yours

By Erica Reagle

13 Types of Cactus Plants You Can Grow at Home

13 Types of Cactus Plants You Can Grow at Home 13 Types of Cactus Plants You Can Grow at Home

10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Starting a Garden

10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Starting a Garden 10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Starting a Garden

By Heather Blackmore

The Complete Guide to Eco-Friendly Paint

The Complete Guide to Eco-Friendly Paint The Complete Guide to Eco-Friendly Paint

The Most Beautiful Chicken Coops We’ve Ever Seen

The Most Beautiful Chicken Coops We’ve Ever Seen The Most Beautiful Chicken Coops We’ve Ever Seen

By Andreana Lefton

3 Reasons to Caulk Before Winter

3 Reasons Why a Sealant Is the Key to Winter-Proofing This Year 3 Reasons Why a Sealant Is the Key to Winter-Proofing This Year

By Glenda Taylor

12 Ways to Be a Good Neighbor—to Your Backyard Wildlife

12 Ways to Be a Good Neighbor—to Your Backyard Wildlife 12 Ways to Be a Good Neighbor—to Your Backyard Wildlife

By Heather Blackmore