DIY(Page 47)

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DIY Concrete Patio
Lawn Care & Gardening

By Oliver Harriett, By Bob Vila

Care and Cleaning Keep Wicker Wonderful
Cleaning & Organizing

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

DIY Hammock Stand
Easy DIY Projects

By Ama Ryllis

Gravel Patio
Easy DIY Projects

By Joe Provey, By Bob Vila

Induction vs. Gas and Electric Stoves: Which Are Most Efficient?
Kitchen Remodeling

By Jennifer Noonan

DIY Garage Shelves
Easy DIY Projects

By Manasa Reddigari

These Impressive Before-and-After Photos Will Make You Want to Buy a Fixer-Upper
DIY

By Andreana Lefton

Leftover house paint is not the easiest stuff to get rid of. You can't simply throw it out without risking pollution and fines.
Painting & Finishing

By Joe Provey, By Bob Vila

8 Ways to Use Mineral Spirits
Cleaning & Organizing

By Michelle Ullman, By Bob Vila

Stucco House
Building & Installing

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

DIY Daybed - Made from Plywood
Furniture & Design

By Faith Towers

Pony Walls 101: Where, When, and How to Install These Room Partitions
Building & Installing

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Coffered Ceilings
Building & Installing

By Hugh Howard, By Bob Vila

Bleaching Wood - 11 Do's and Don'ts
Workshop

By Steffani Cameron, By Bob Vila

Renew Wood Finishes with Mineral Spirits
Repair & Maintenance

By Sarah Littleton, By Bob Vila

7 Sturdy Types of Wood Joints to Know
Building & Installing

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

MDF vs Plywood: Which Is Better for Your Project?
Building & Installing

By Michelle Ullman, By Bob Vila

Painted Plywood Floors
Painting & Finishing

By Joe Provey

Polyurethane vs Varnish - What Wood Finish to Choose
Easy DIY Projects

By Manasa Reddigari, By Bob Vila

How to Make a DIY Floating Nightstand
Furniture & Design

By Ama Ryllis

Best Paint for Trim, Solved!
Painting & Finishing

By Manasa Reddigari, By Bob Vila

Best Paint for Kitchen Cabinets
Painting & Finishing

By Bob Vila

Plywood vs OSB Subfloors
Building & Installing

By Bob Vila

Drywall vs Plaster - A Guide to Understanding the Differences
Building & Installing

By Katelin Hill, By Bob Vila

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Painting & Finishing

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

Grout vs Caulk: Which to Use When in Your Tiling Project
Tools

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

Using French Cleats for Wall Storage
Workshop

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

Homemade Leather Conditioner
Cleaning & Organizing

By Bob Vila

Driveway Salt vs. Sand to Prevent Slips on Ice
Repair & Maintenance

By Jennifer Noonan, By Bob Vila

The Standard Ceiling Height for Every Type of Ceiling, Solved!
Building & Installing

By Andreana Lefton, By Bob Vila

How to Make a Christmas Tree - Out of Pegboard
Furniture & Design

By Ama Ryllis

No Ultimate Workshop Is Complete Without These Tools and Accessories
Tools

By Glenda Taylor

Dos and Don'ts of Curing Concrete
Building & Installing

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

When to Choose Gel Stain
Painting & Finishing

By Amy Lynch, By Bob Vila

8 Things You Should Keep in Your Fridge (But Shouldn’t Eat)
Cleaning & Organizing

By Andreana Lefton

How to Make a DIY Boot Rack
Furniture & Design

By Ama Ryllis

When to Repot a Plant, Solved!
Easy DIY Projects

By Heather Blackmore

Living with a Galley Kitchen
Kitchen Remodeling

By Glenda Taylor

How to Clean Porcelain Tile
Cleaning & Organizing

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, By Bob Vila

Porter-Cable Random Orbit Sander
Painting & Finishing

By Chris Gardner, By Bob Vila

10 Unusual Tricks for Your Easiest-Ever Paint Job
Painting & Finishing

By Amy Lynch

The Tools for DIY Deck Repair
Easy DIY Projects

By Benjamin Feldman for Puls

Renovation vs. Remodel: The Real Difference Between Home Projects
Bathroom Remodeling

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

20 Incredible Ideas for a DIY Storage Bench
Furniture & Design

By Manasa Reddigari

These Popular Plants Might Actually Be Bad for Your Garden
Lawn Care & Gardening

By Ayn Monique Klahre

35 Tips for Easy Cleanup After Every DIY Project
Cleaning & Organizing

By Glenda Taylor

25 DIY Projects That Don’t Use Any Power Tools
Easy DIY Projects

By Manasa Reddigari

11 Insanely Easy 60-Minute Paint DIYs
Easy DIY Projects

By Manasa Reddigari

8 Ways You’re Making Your Mosquito Problem Worse
Pest Control

By Jennifer Noonan

How to Cut Glass Tile
Easy DIY Projects

By Glenda Taylor

13 Free Ways to Keep Thieves Away From Your Home
DIY

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Best Wood for Outdoor Furniture, Solved!
Lawn Care & Gardening

By Manasa Reddigari

20 Unexpected Spots for Accent Colors
Painting & Finishing

By Marie Proeller Hueston, By Steph Coelho

How To: Make Homemade Glass Cleaner
Cleaning & Organizing

By Jennifer Noonan

10 Things the Landscaper Won’t Tell You for Free
Lawn Care & Gardening

By Andreana Lefton

11 Things to Know Before Visiting the Lumber Yard
Tools

By Marisa Villarreal

Why Do Painters Wear White? Solved!
Painting & Finishing

By Manasa Reddigari

The Best Things You Can Do for Your Lawn and Garden in Under a Minute
Lawn Care & Gardening

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

34 Amazing Plants That Are Native to North America
Lawn Care & Gardening

By Jennifer Noonan

7 Essential Wallpaper Tools Under $20
Tools

By Jennifer Noonan

The 9 Smartest Ways to Organize Your Entire Home with S-Hooks
Tools

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

What We Love About the Sleeping Porch
Furniture & Design

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Here Are All The Ways You’re Accidentally Ruining Your Tile
Repair & Maintenance

By Jennifer Noonan

Here's Why You See So Many Blue Porch Ceilings
Painting & Finishing

By Manasa Reddigari, By Bob Vila