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What We Love About the Sleeping Porch

Furniture & Design

Why We Love the Sleeping Porch

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Here's Why You See So Many Blue Porch Ceilings

Painting & Finishing

Solved! Here’s Why So Many Homeowners Paint Their Porch Ceiling Blue

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

20 Ways to Enjoy the Colors of the Year in Your Garden

Painting & Finishing

20 Ways to Enjoy the Colors of the Year in Your Garden

By Jennifer Noonan

22 Unique Ways to Display Holiday Cards

Easy DIY Projects

22 Unique Ways to Display Holiday Cards

By Jennifer Noonan, Caitlin Castelaz

Deodorize with Baking Soda in a Fridge

Cleaning & Organizing

Solved! Does Baking Soda Really Deodorize the Fridge?

By Manasa Reddigari

The 10 Best Woods for Woodworking (According to a Pro)

The 10 Best Woods for Woodworking (According to a Pro)

By Marisa Villarreal

The 10 Types of Hinges Every DIYer Needs to Know

The 10 Types of Hinges Every DIYer Needs to Know

By Jennifer Noonan

15 Inspirational Ideas for a Better Foyer

Furniture & Design

15 Inspirational Ideas for a Better Foyer

By Sara Carpenter, Caitlin Castelaz

17 Free Resources More Homeowners Should Take Advantage Of

17 Free Resources More Homeowners Should Take Advantage Of

By Manasa Reddigari

16 Simple Tricks to Stay Seriously Warm This Winter

Easy DIY Projects

16 Simple Tricks to Stay Seriously Warm This Winter

By Glenda Taylor

Made from Scratch: 25 DIY Dining Tables

Furniture & Design

Made from Scratch: 25 DIY Dining Tables

By Michelle Ullman

How Often Should You Vacuum? Solved!

Cleaning & Organizing

Solved! How Often You Should Actually Be Vacuuming

By Manasa Reddigari

Wing It: 14 Approaches to a DIY Birdbath

Lawn Care & Gardening

Wing It: 14 Approaches to a DIY Birdbath

By Cody Calamaio

Here's Where to Buy a Tiny House

Building & Installing

Solved! Where to Buy a Tiny House

By Michelle Ullman

Furniture & Design

30 Coffee Bars to Put Pep in Your Home Design

By Jennifer Noonan, Caitlin Castelaz

40 Fresh Ideas for a Beautiful Dining Room

Furniture & Design

40 Fresh Ideas for a Beautiful Dining Room

By Caitlin Castelaz

Combat Dry Winter Air with 15 Tips and Tricks

Cleaning & Organizing

Combat Dry Winter Air with 15 Tips and Tricks

By Caitlin Castelaz

12 Things You Never Thought to Do With Packing Peanuts

Easy DIY Projects

12 Things You Never Thought to Do With Packing Peanuts

By Jennifer Noonan

15 Imaginative Garlands to Add Charm and Whimsy to Your Holiday Home

Easy DIY Projects

15 Imaginative Garlands to Add Charm and Whimsy to Your Holiday Home

By Jennifer Noonan, Katie Nolan

DIY Cardboard Projects - Shelving

Easy DIY Projects

5 Things to Do with… Cardboard Boxes

By Chris Gardner

Milk Paint Recipe - Furniture

Painting & Finishing

How To: Make Your Own Milk Paint

By Jennifer Noonan

DIY Cutting Board

Easy DIY Projects

DIY Lite: Craft a Homemade Cutting Board

Solved! How, When, and Why You Should Be Drilling Pilot Holes

Skills & Techniques

Solved! When, Why, and How to Use Pilot Holes Correctly

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

14 Mistakes Homeowners Make Every Fall

Repair & Maintenance

14 Mistakes Homeowners Make Every Fall

By Glenda Taylor

10 Things to Do with Cross-Cut Trees

10 Things to Do with Cross-Cut Trees

By Rebecca Thienes Cherny

The Easiest Method for Building an Outdoor Bar

Building & Installing

The Easiest Way to Make an Outdoor Bar for All Seasons

By Glenda Taylor

15 Simply Genius Drawer Pulls to Dress Up a Dresser

Easy DIY Projects

15 Simply Genius Drawer Pulls to Dress Up a Dresser

By Larry Bilotti

7 Common Water Problems—and Their Cures

Repair & Maintenance

7 Common Water Problems—and Their Cures

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

12 DIY Step Stool Designs You Can Make

Easy DIY Projects

12 DIY Step Stool Designs You Can Make

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

Clear the Air: 10 Natural Ways to Cure Household Odors

Cleaning & Organizing

Clear the Air: 10 Natural Ways to Cure Household Odors

By Daniel Mintz

Draft Dodgers: 8 DIY Creations to Keep Out the Cold

Easy DIY Projects

Draft Dodgers: 8 DIY Creations to Keep Out the Cold

By Sara Carpenter

How to Refinish a Dresser

Skills & Techniques

How To: Refinish a Dresser

The Best Paint for Ceilings, Solved!

Painting & Finishing

Solved! The Best Paint for Ceilings

By Manasa Reddigari

Homemade Fabric Softener - For Your Load of Laundry

Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Make Your Own Fabric Softener

By Caylin Harris

The Easiest Recipe for Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner

Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Make Your Own All-Purpose Cleaner

By Ayn Monique Klahre

Makeover Your Patio with a Trellis, Cooler Table, and More

Lawn Care & Gardening

Backyard Makeover: DIY a Patio Table with a Built-In Cooler for Drinks

Seat Yourself: 11 Ways to DIY Your Own Chair

Easy DIY Projects

Seat Yourself: 11 Ways to DIY Your Own Chair

By Jennifer Noonan

13 Easy Ways to Repurpose Antique Armoires

13 Easy Ways to Repurpose Antique Armoires

By Jennifer Noonan

15 Doable Designs for DIY Outdoor Furniture

Furniture & Design

15 Doable Designs for DIY Outdoor Furniture

By Jennifer Noonan

10 Easy Ways to Build Your Own TV Stand

Furniture & Design

10 Easy Ways to Build Your Own TV Stand

By Faith Towers

Sweet Dreams: 15 Inventive Beds You Can Make Yourself

Furniture & Design

Sweet Dreams: 15 Inventive Beds You Can Make Yourself

By Faith Towers

16 New Things You Can Do with Old Furniture

Furniture & Design

16 New Things You Can Do with Old Furniture

9 DIY Lanterns to Illuminate Your Porch, Patio, or Garden

Easy DIY Projects

9 DIY Lanterns to Illuminate Your Porch, Patio, or Garden

By Jennifer Noonan

Get a Grip: Choosing the Right Wrench for the Job

My homemade drill guide.

Skills & Techniques

How To: Drill Straight 90° Holes (Without a Drill Press)

By Chris Gardner

Homemade Silver Polish - Tarnished Silverware

Repair & Maintenance

3 Fixes for Tarnished Silver

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

How to Clean an Iron

Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean an Iron

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

DIY Sliding Door - Mount a Sliding Door for Privacy

Building & Installing

How To: DIY a Space-Saving Sliding Door

15 Surprisingly Simple Woodworking Projects for Beginners

15 Surprisingly Simple Woodworking Projects for Beginners

By Caitlin Castelaz

Demystifying Insulating Paint: All You Need to Know

Painting & Finishing

All You Need to Know About Insulating Paint

By Glenda Taylor

How to Dispose of Batteries

The Right Way to Dispose of Batteries

Homemade Dish Soap

Cleaning & Organizing

How To: DIY Your Own Dish Soap in 5 Steps

By Marisa Villarreal

How to Make a Ladder Plant Stand

Furniture & Design

DIY Lite: A Space-Saving Solution for Any Indoor Garden

Clean-Cut-Plywood

5 Ways to Get Perfect, Clean Cuts in Plywood

By Chris Gardner

Closet Door DIY - Mirred Closet

Easy DIY Projects

6 Simple & Easy DIY Closet Door Transformations

By Chris Gardner

DIY Room Divider - Splitting Up the Floor Plan

Easy DIY Projects

DIY Lite: This Stunning Room Divider Looks Better than Real Walls

Concrete Candle Holders for Halloween

Easy DIY Projects

DIY Lite: Make Graveyard-Inspired Candle Holders from Concrete Mix

How to Make a Clock - from Plexiglass and Wood

Easy DIY Projects

DIY Lite: Build a Clock that Displays the Time—and Your Plants

DIY Bathroom Storage Cabinet for Cleaning Supplies

Easy DIY Projects

DIY Lite: An Easy Hiding Spot for Bathroom Cleaning Supplies

DIY Curtain Rods - Step 4

Easy DIY Projects

DIY Lite: This Curtain Rod Only Costs $12 to Make

Rope Basket Collection as Desk Organization

Easy DIY Projects

DIY Lite: Make This Clever Catchall with Nothing But Rope

How to Make a Lantern from Wood

Furniture & Design

DIY Lite: A Beginner-Friendly Build for a Rustic Wooden Lantern

DIY Kitchen Table

Furniture & Design

12 Seriously Doable Ways to DIY a Kitchen Table

By Jennifer Noonan

How to Make a DIY Rolling Cart

Furniture & Design

This DIY Rolling Cart Is What Every Kitchen Needs