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10 Biggest Vegetable Gardening Mistakes

Lawn Care & Gardening

10 Biggest Vegetable Gardening Mistakes

By Steph Coelho

Plastering Tools

10 Plastering Tools for Wall Installation and Repair

Where (and How) to Order Paint Online

Painting & Finishing

Where (and How) to Order Paint Online

By Debbie Wolfe

These 10 Flowering Plants Boast the Biggest Blooms

Lawn Care & Gardening

These 10 Flowering Plants Boast the Biggest Blooms

15 Cleaning Mistakes Everyone Makes

Cleaning & Organizing

15 Cleaning Mistakes Everyone Makes

By Jennifer Noonan

8 Top Tips for How to Use Compost

Lawn Care & Gardening

8 Top Tips for How to Use Compost

By Debbie Wolfe

20 Ways to Support Earth Day This Year

20 Ways to Support Earth Day This Year

By Marisa Villarreal

Six Things to Know Before Cutting Metal

Skills & Techniques

6 Things to Know Before Cutting Metal

By Timothy Dale

Does Bleach Expire? What You Should Know About Its Shelf Life

Cleaning & Organizing

Solved! The Shelf Life of Bleach

By Timothy Dale

11 Handy Uses for Borax Around the House

Cleaning & Organizing

11 Handy Uses for Borax Around the House

13 Creative Designs for Easy DIY Planters

Furniture & Design

13 Creative Designs for Easy DIY Planters

By Manasa Reddigari

10 Kitchen Updates You Can Do in a Day

Easy DIY Projects

10 Kitchen Updates You Can Do in a Day

By Faith Towers

12 Painted Walls That Look Like Wallpaper

Painting & Finishing

12 Painted Walls That Look Like Wallpaper

By Andreana Lefton

35 Ways to Use Ordinary Things in Extraordinary Ways

35 Ways to Use Ordinary Things in Extraordinary Ways

By Andreana Lefton

7 Pro Tips for Brightening Your Bathroom

Bathroom Remodeling

7 Pro Tips for Brightening Your Bathroom

By Andreana Lefton

12 Common Types of Mold in Homes

Cleaning & Organizing

The 12 Most Common Types of Mold in the Home

By Glenda Taylor

The Pros and Cons of Black Stainless Steel Appliances

Kitchen Remodeling

The Pros and Cons of Black Stainless Steel

By Michelle Ullman

How to Prevent and Treat Snow Mold in the Lawn

Lawn Care & Gardening

This Lawn Fungus Might Be Lurking Beneath the Snow in Your Yard

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

These 13 Pests Do the Most Damage to the Home

These 13 Pests Do the Most Damage to the Home

By Glenda Taylor

DIY Countertops Made with Paint

Kitchen Remodeling

10 DIY Countertops That You (and Your Wallet) Will Love

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Best Paint for Bathroom

Bathroom Remodeling

Solved! How to Choose The Best Paint for Bathrooms

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

YoungHouseLove-Arranging-Hanging-Artwork

Skills & Techniques

5 Favorite Picture Hanging Tricks

By Chris Gardner

Dream It, Do It: How to Paint Cabinets with a Paint Sprayer

Painting & Finishing

Dream It, Do It: How to Paint Cabinets with a Paint Sprayer

By Jenny @ Evolution of Style

How To Paint a Staircase

Painting & Finishing

Dream It, Do It: How to Paint a Staircase

By Debbie @ Painted Therapy

How to Get Loamy Soil in Your Garden

Lawn Care & Gardening

All You Need to Know About Loamy Soil

By Glenda Taylor

Using Rustoleum Magnetic Paint Primer on the Wall

Painting & Finishing

6 Tips for Using Magnetic Paint Primer Successfully

By Jennifer Noonan

DIY Concrete Patio

Lawn Care & Gardening

How To: Pour a Concrete Patio

By Oliver Harriett, Bob Vila

Care and Cleaning Keep Wicker Wonderful

Cleaning & Organizing

Care and Cleaning Keep Wicker Wonderful

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

DIY Hammock Stand

Easy DIY Projects

DIY Lite: Build a Backyard Hammock Stand from Scratch

Easy DIY Projects

Pea Gravel Brings Beauty to Any Patio

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

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

Kitchen Remodeling

What’s the Difference? Induction vs. Gas and Electric Stoves

By Jennifer Noonan

DIY Garage Shelves

Easy DIY Projects

Weekend Projects: 5 DIY Ways to Set Up Garage Shelves

By Manasa Reddigari

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

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

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

What to Do with Old Paint

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

8 Ways to Use Mineral Spirits

Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean with Mineral Spirits—and Why You Should

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

Building & Installing

All You Need to Know About Stucco Homes

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

DIY Daybed - Made from Plywood

Furniture & Design

Weekend Projects: 5 Designs for a DIY Daybed

By Faith Towers

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

Building & Installing

All You Need to Know About Pony Walls

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Coffered Ceilings

Building & Installing

All You Need to Know About Coffered Ceilings

By Hugh Howard, Bob Vila

Bleaching Wood - 11 Do's and Don'ts

The Dos and Don’ts of Bleaching Wood

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

Renew Wood Finishes with Mineral Spirits

Repair & Maintenance

Quick Tip: Renew Dull Wood Finishes with Mineral Spirits

By Sarah Littleton, Bob Vila

7 Sturdy Types of Wood Joints to Know

Building & Installing

7 Strong Types of Wood Joints Worth Knowing

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

MDF vs Plywood: Which Is Better for Your Project?

Building & Installing

What’s the Difference? MDF vs. Plywood

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

Painted Plywood Floors

Painting & Finishing

How To: Paint Plywood Floors

Polyurethane vs Varnish - What Wood Finish to Choose

Easy DIY Projects

Is Varnish or Polyurethane the Right Finish for You?

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Make a DIY Floating Nightstand

Furniture & Design

DIY Lite: A Narrow Nightstand that Fits into Any Bedroom Layout

Best Paint for Trim, Solved!

Painting & Finishing

Solved! The Best Paint for Trim

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Best Paint for Kitchen Cabinets

Painting & Finishing

Solved! The Best Paint for Kitchen Cabinets

Plywood vs OSB Subfloors

Building & Installing

What’s the Difference? Plywood vs. OSB

Drywall vs Plaster - A Guide to Understanding the Differences

Building & Installing

What’s the Difference? Drywall vs. Plaster

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

how-long-does-paint-last

Painting & Finishing

Solved! Here’s How Long Paint Actually Lasts

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

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

What’s the Difference? Grout vs. Caulk

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Using French Cleats for Wall Storage

5 Tips for Building and Using a French Cleat Wall

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Homemade Leather Conditioner

Cleaning & Organizing

Show Love to Your Leather Furniture with Homemade Conditioner

Driveway Salt vs. Sand to Prevent Slips on Ice

Repair & Maintenance

Rock Salt vs. Sand to Prevent Slips

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

The Standard Ceiling Height for Every Type of Ceiling, Solved!

Building & Installing

Solved! The Standard Ceiling Height for Homes

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

How to Make a Christmas Tree - Out of Pegboard

Furniture & Design

DIY Lite: The One Christmas Tree That’s Not a Pain to Store

Dos and Don'ts of Curing Concrete

Building & Installing

The Dos and Don’ts of Curing Concrete

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

When to Choose Gel Stain

Painting & Finishing

All You Need to Know About Gel Stain

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

How to Make a DIY Boot Rack

Furniture & Design

DIY Lite: Store Winter Footwear on an Indoor Boot Rack

When to Repot a Plant, Solved!

Easy DIY Projects

Solved! When—and How—to Repot a Plant

By Heather Blackmore

Living with a Galley Kitchen

Kitchen Remodeling

All You Need to Know About Galley Kitchens

By Glenda Taylor

How to Clean Porcelain Tile

Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean Porcelain Tile

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Porter-Cable Random Orbit Sander

Painting & Finishing

How To: Remove Varnish and Other Wood Finishes

By Chris Gardner, Bob Vila