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

Solved! What to Do About Cracks in a Concrete Driveway

By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

5 Reasons to Replace Windows in the Summer
Building & Installing

5 Reasons to Replace Windows in the Summer

By: Glenda Taylor

5 Smart Ways to Use a Slab of Concrete
Building & Installing

5 Smart Ways to Use a Slab of Concrete

By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

10 Smart Ways to Use Ammonia
Cleaning

10 Smart Ways to Use Ammonia

By: Rachelle Dragani, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Tray Ceilings
Architecture

All You Need to Know About Tray Ceilings

By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

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

By: Glenda Taylor

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

By: Glenda Taylor

So, You Want to… Paint Your Home’s Exterior
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So, You Want to… Paint Your Home’s Exterior

By: Glenda Taylor

Cool Tools: An Easier Way to Repair and Finish Drywall
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Cool Tools: An Easier Way to Repair and Finish Drywall

By: Glenda Taylor

Need a New AC? 5 Top Factors for Sizing Up Your Needs
Building & Installing

Need a New AC? 5 Top Factors for Sizing Up Your Needs

By: Glenda Taylor

Old House, New HVAC: Your Best Bet for a Seamless Retrofit
Building & Installing

Old House, New HVAC: Your Best Bet for a Seamless Retrofit

By: Donna Boyle Schwartz

What Tools Do You Need for PEX Plumbing Projects?
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What Tools Do You Need for PEX Plumbing Projects?

By: Donna Boyle Schwartz

5 Things to Know About Adding Central Air
Building & Installing

5 Things to Know About Adding Central Air

By: Donna Boyle Schwartz

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The Essential Guide to Winter Home Improvement

By: Manasa Reddigari

The Truth About Clog-Free Gutters
DIY

The Truth About Clog-Free Gutters

By: Caitlin Castelaz

The Essential Guide to Summer Home Improvement
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The Essential Guide to Summer Home Improvement

By: Manasa Reddigari

Cleaning

The Essential Guide to Spring Home Improvement

By: Manasa Reddigari

Genius! The Indoor Clothesline You Didn’t Know You Needed
DIY

Genius! The Indoor Clothesline You Didn’t Know You Needed

By: Rachel Elmkies

Bob Vila Radio: Remove Old Paint with a Heat Gun
Cleaning & Organizing

Bob Vila Radio: Remove Old Paint with a Heat Gun

By: Bob Vila

DIY Kids: Turn Your Christmas Tree into Its Own Ornaments
Design

DIY Kids: Turn Your Christmas Tree into Its Own Ornaments

By: Jennifer Noonan

Genius! Clean Your Gutters without a Ladder
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Genius! Clean Your Gutters without a Ladder

By: Manasa Reddigari

Bob Vila Radio: Removing the Knockouts in Electrical Boxes
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Bob Vila Radio: Removing the Knockouts in Electrical Boxes

By: Bob Vila

Quick Tip: Use Vinegar to Give Wood a Weathered Look
Cleaning & Organizing

Quick Tip: Use Vinegar to Give Wood a Weathered Look

By: Jill Lawrence O'Hara

DIY Bench From a Repurposed Door
DIY

DIY Bench From a Repurposed Door

By: thistlewoodfarms.com

DIY Wine Cork Planters
DIY

DIY Wine Cork Planters

By: itallstartedwithpaint.com

Clean Your Floors with What’s in the Pantry
Cleaning

Clean Your Floors with What’s in the Pantry

By: Sarah Littleton

Genius! DIY Apple Cider Press
DIY

Genius! DIY Apple Cider Press

By: Mike Craghead

IKEA Headboard Gets a DIY Makeover
DIY

IKEA Headboard Gets a DIY Makeover

By: placeofmytaste.com

DIY Concrete Lamp
DIY

DIY Concrete Lamp

By: happylooksgoodonyou.com

DIY Hand Planters
DIY

DIY Hand Planters

By: diyfunideas.com

DIY Concrete Tabletop
Building & Installing

DIY Concrete Tabletop

By: diypete.com

The Best Ratchet Straps for Securing and Hauling Your Gear
DIY

The Best Ratchet Straps for Securing and Hauling Your Gear

By: Tom Scalisi

The Best Deck Boxes for Outdoor Storage
DIY

The Best Deck Boxes for Outdoor Storage

By: Glenda Taylor

Bob Vila’s Guide to Cleaning Your Car
Cleaning & Organizing

Bob Vila’s Guide to Cleaning Your Car

By: Jamie Birdwell-Branson

11 Reasons Your Houseplants Are Dying
DIY

11 Reasons Your Houseplants Are Dying

By: Jennifer Noonan

20 Clever Household Uses for Lemons
Cleaning

20 Clever Household Uses for Lemons

By: Daniel Mintz, Caitlin Castelaz

The Best Whittling Knives for Your Woodworking Projects
DIY

The Best Whittling Knives for Your Woodworking Projects

By: Timothy Dale

8 Cleaning Products That Professionals Swear By
Cleaning

8 Cleaning Products That Professionals Swear By

By: Katie Nolan

8 Types of Torque Wrenches for Your Tool Collection
DIY

8 Types of Torque Wrenches for Your Tool Collection

By: Desiree Homer

The Essential Guide to Fall Home Improvement
DIY

The Essential Guide to Fall Home Improvement

By: Manasa Reddigari

Genius! DIY Gramophone
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Genius! DIY Gramophone

By: Bryan Bales

Weekend Projects: 5 Ways to Set Up a Home Recycling Station
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Weekend Projects: 5 Ways to Set Up a Home Recycling Station

By: Cody Calamaio

DIY Plumbing Pipe Console Table
DIY

DIY Plumbing Pipe Console Table

By: handmaidtales.com

How To: Strip Paint from Antique Woodwork
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How To: Strip Paint from Antique Woodwork

By: Bob Vila

How To: Install an Exposed Aggregate Concrete Finish
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How To: Install an Exposed Aggregate Concrete Finish

By: Bob Vila

How To: Spackle Exterior Siding
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How To: Spackle Exterior Siding

By: Bob Vila

How To: Cut Vinyl Flooring
DIY

How To: Cut Vinyl Flooring

By: Bob Vila

How To: Scribe Tile
Building & Installing

How To: Scribe Tile

By: Bob Vila

How To: Build a Winding Staircase
DIY

How To: Build a Winding Staircase

By: Bob Vila

How To: Remove Crayon Stains
DIY

How To: Remove Crayon Stains

By: Bob Vila

How To: Work with Chemical Paint Stripper
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How To: Work with Chemical Paint Stripper

By: Bob Vila

5 Things to Do with… Old Drawers
DIY

5 Things to Do with… Old Drawers

By: Jennifer Noonan

Pea Gravel Brings Beauty to Any Patio
Deck, Patio & Porch

Pea Gravel Brings Beauty to Any Patio

By: Joe Provey, Bob Vila

6 Simple & Easy DIY Closet Door Transformations
DIY

6 Simple & Easy DIY Closet Door Transformations

By: Chris Gardner

5 Favorite Picture Hanging Tricks
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5 Favorite Picture Hanging Tricks

By: Chris Gardner

5 Ways to Get Perfect, Clean Cuts in Plywood
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5 Ways to Get Perfect, Clean Cuts in Plywood

By: Chris Gardner

The Best Insect Repellents to Keep the Bugs Away
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The Best Insect Repellents to Keep the Bugs Away

By: Mark Wolfe

The Best Carpenter Pencils for Your Projects
DIY

The Best Carpenter Pencils for Your Projects

By: Timothy Dale

The Best Speed Squares for DIYers
DIY

The Best Speed Squares for DIYers

By: Tom Scalisi

The Best Spring Clamps for DIY Projects
DIY

The Best Spring Clamps for DIY Projects

By: Glenda Taylor

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

By: Katelin Hill

How To: Kill Ivy
DIY

How To: Kill Ivy

By: Bob Vila

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

By: Bob Vila

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

By: Kathleen Corlett

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Solved! Why It’s a Mistake to Mount a TV Above a Fireplace
Fireplaces & Chimneys

Solved! Why It’s a Mistake to Mount a TV Above a Fireplace

By: Glenda Taylor, Phillip Tinner

Can Apartment Tenants Install a Security System Without Landlord Permission?
Exterior

Can Apartment Tenants Install a Security System Without Landlord Permission?

By: Jonathon Bitner Jr.

Barndominium Building: Financing Options and Steps to Take Before Starting
Architecture

Barndominium Building: Financing Options and Steps to Take Before Starting

By: Tara Seboldt

The Best Shade Sails for Your Patio, Deck, or Yard, Tested
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Best Shade Sails for Your Patio, Deck, or Yard, Tested

By: Andreana Lefton, Stacey L. Nash