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How To: Clean Wood Furniture
Cleaning

How To: Clean Wood Furniture

By: Bob Vila

Thinking of Installing an IKEA Kitchen? Here’s What You Need to Know.
DIY

Thinking of Installing an IKEA Kitchen? Here’s What You Need to Know.

By: Caroline Prevost Levac

10 Emergencies Every Homeowner Should Know How to Handle
DIY

10 Emergencies Every Homeowner Should Know How to Handle

By: Debra Immergut

The 15 Best Plants for Rock Gardens
DIY

The 15 Best Plants for Rock Gardens

By: Alisa Martin

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

8 Inexpensive Building Materials That Don’t Look Cheap

By: Michelle Ullman

12 Backyard Greenhouses You Can Assemble All By Yourself
Building & Installing

12 Backyard Greenhouses You Can Assemble All By Yourself

By: Donna Boyle Schwartz

The Best Respirators for Safety in the Workshop
DIY

The Best Respirators for Safety in the Workshop

By: Tom Scalisi

How To: Remove Varnish and Other Wood Finishes
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How To: Remove Varnish and Other Wood Finishes

By: Chris Gardner, Bob Vila

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

By: Jennifer Noonan

How To: Paint Masonry Walls
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How To: Paint Masonry Walls

By: Joe Provey

Using a Pressure Washer Around the House and Yard
Cleaning Supplies

Using a Pressure Washer Around the House and Yard

By: Donna Boyle Schwartz

5 “Make in a Weekend” Bookshelf Projects (No Fancy Woodworking Required)
DIY

5 “Make in a Weekend” Bookshelf Projects (No Fancy Woodworking Required)

By: Chris Gardner

Zen and the Art of Weed Whacking
DIY

Zen and the Art of Weed Whacking

By: Jennifer Noonan

5 Upcycled Pot Racks & Cookware Storage Ideas
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5 Upcycled Pot Racks & Cookware Storage Ideas

By: Chris Gardner

How To: Clean Your Toolbox and Workshop
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How To: Clean Your Toolbox and Workshop

By: Chris Gardner

Bob Vila Radio: Fixing a Slow Drain
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Bob Vila Radio: Fixing a Slow Drain

By: Bob Vila, Sarah Monzon

A Step-by-Step Solution: Pre-Cut Treads and Risers
Building & Installing

A Step-by-Step Solution: Pre-Cut Treads and Risers

By: Larry Bilotti

The Dos and Don’ts of Wet Sanding Drywall
Building & Installing

The Dos and Don’ts of Wet Sanding Drywall

By: Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

Do These 10 Things to Reduce Your Risk of Identity Theft
DIY

Do These 10 Things to Reduce Your Risk of Identity Theft

By: Stacey L. Nash

10 Water Features to Make Any Backyard Landscape Complete
DIY

10 Water Features to Make Any Backyard Landscape Complete

By: Jennifer Noonan

10 Types of Router Bits Every DIYer Should Know
DIY

10 Types of Router Bits Every DIYer Should Know

By: James Fitzgerald

9 Design Pros Share Their Favorite Shade of White Paint
Design

9 Design Pros Share Their Favorite Shade of White Paint

By: Steph Coelho

Pro Tips: A Concrete Master Shares 5 Secrets to Success
Building & Installing

Pro Tips: A Concrete Master Shares 5 Secrets to Success

By: Caylin Harris

So, You Want to… Install Recessed Lighting
Building & Installing

So, You Want to… Install Recessed Lighting

By: Steven Fox

Are You Safe from Bedbugs?
DIY

Are You Safe from Bedbugs?

By: Bob Vila

Planning Guide: Building a Backyard Greenhouse
Building & Installing

Planning Guide: Building a Backyard Greenhouse

By: Michael Franco

14 Cheap DIYs for a Better Backyard
Design

14 Cheap DIYs for a Better Backyard

By: Jamie Birdwell-Branson

13 Weirdly Awesome Ways to Paint a Room
Design

13 Weirdly Awesome Ways to Paint a Room

By: Marie Proeller Hueston

19 “Zero Dollar” Garden Hacks
DIY

19 “Zero Dollar” Garden Hacks

By: Kelsey Savage

7 Ingenious IKEA Hacks for Your Backyard
Deck, Patio & Porch

7 Ingenious IKEA Hacks for Your Backyard

By: Caylin Harris

Solved! What Is an Impact Driver?
DIY

Solved! What Is an Impact Driver?

By: Carol J Alexander

10 Paint Color Apps Every DIYer Should Know About
DIY

10 Paint Color Apps Every DIYer Should Know About

By: Kristen Mosier

The 15 Best Flowers for Rookie Gardeners
DIY

The 15 Best Flowers for Rookie Gardeners

By: Heather Blackmore

The Best Keychain Flashlights to Carry With You
DIY

The Best Keychain Flashlights to Carry With You

By: Timothy Dale

The Simple and Mess-Free Way to Install Tile
Building & Installing

The Simple and Mess-Free Way to Install Tile

By: Glenda Taylor

The Complete Guide to Eco-Friendly Paint
Design

The Complete Guide to Eco-Friendly Paint

By: Jenn Ryan

6 Things to Know About DIY Cabinet Refacing
DIY

6 Things to Know About DIY Cabinet Refacing

By: Tom Scalisi

The Best Workbenches for DIY Projects
DIY

The Best Workbenches for DIY Projects

By: Timothy Dale

Solved! The Purpose of Weep Holes in Brick
Building & Installing

Solved! The Purpose of Weep Holes in Brick

By: Glenda Taylor

10 Plastering Tools for Wall Installation and Repair
DIY

10 Plastering Tools for Wall Installation and Repair

By: Tom Scalisi

8 Top Tips for How to Use Compost
DIY

8 Top Tips for How to Use Compost

By: Debbie Wolfe

3 Ways to Cut PVC Pipe
DIY

3 Ways to Cut PVC Pipe

By: Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

What’s the Difference? Biodegradable vs. Compostable
DIY

What’s the Difference? Biodegradable vs. Compostable

By: Heather Blackmore

Where (and How) to Order Paint Online
DIY

Where (and How) to Order Paint Online

By: Debbie Wolfe

How To: Use a Tape Measure
DIY

How To: Use a Tape Measure

By: Timothy Dale

6 Things to Know Before Cutting Metal
DIY

6 Things to Know Before Cutting Metal

By: Timothy Dale

Solved! The Shelf Life of Bleach
Cleaning

Solved! The Shelf Life of Bleach

By: Timothy Dale

7 Things to Know When Painting Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets

7 Things to Know When Painting Kitchen Cabinets

By: Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

The Difference Between Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting, Explained
Cleaning

The Difference Between Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting, Explained

By: Glenda Taylor

5 Things to Know About Succession Planting
DIY

5 Things to Know About Succession Planting

By: Debbie Wolfe

The 12 Most Common Types of Mold in the Home
Cleaning

The 12 Most Common Types of Mold in the Home

By: Glenda Taylor

5 Tips for Building and Using a French Cleat Wall
DIY

5 Tips for Building and Using a French Cleat Wall

By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The Pros and Cons of Black Stainless Steel
Appliances

The Pros and Cons of Black Stainless Steel

By: Michelle Ullman

Rock Salt vs. Sand to Prevent Slips
DIY

Rock Salt vs. Sand to Prevent Slips

By: Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

6 Tips for Using Magnetic Paint Primer Successfully
DIY

6 Tips for Using Magnetic Paint Primer Successfully

By: Jennifer Noonan

Solved! When—and How—to Repot a Plant
DIY

Solved! When—and How—to Repot a Plant

By: Heather Blackmore

What’s the Difference: Renovation vs. Remodel?
Bathroom Remodeling

What’s the Difference: Renovation vs. Remodel?

By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Can Your Deck Last Another Season?
Deck, Patio & Porch

Can Your Deck Last Another Season?

By: Benjamin Feldman for Puls

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

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

By: Jennifer Noonan

Solved! The Standard Ceiling Height for Homes
Architecture

Solved! The Standard Ceiling Height for Homes

By: Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

Solved! Why Do Painters Wear White?
DIY

Solved! Why Do Painters Wear White?

By: Manasa Reddigari

Tough Choice, Easy DIY: 2 Projects to Rescue a Worn-Out Patio
Deck, Patio & Porch

Tough Choice, Easy DIY: 2 Projects to Rescue a Worn-Out Patio

By: Glenda Taylor

Solved! Here’s Why So Many Homeowners Paint Their Porch Ceiling Blue
Deck, Patio & Porch

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

By: Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Why We Love the Sleeping Porch
Architecture

Why We Love the Sleeping Porch

By: Donna Boyle Schwartz

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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

Bosch’s Cordless Drill Is Compact, Powerful, and Home-Workshop Worthy
Building & Installing

Bosch’s Cordless Drill Is Compact, Powerful, and Home-Workshop Worthy

By: Tony Carrick