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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

15 Ways to Use Salvaged Wood in Your Home

15 Ways to Use Salvaged Wood in Your Home

By Jennifer Noonan

DIY Faux Stained Glass

Easy DIY Projects

Genius! DIY Faux Stained Glass

By justpaintitblog.com

10 New Uses for Old Doors

Easy DIY Projects

10 New Uses for Old Doors

By Michael Franco

How to Make a Wall Trellis

Lawn Care & Gardening

Makeover an Ordinary Outdoor Space with a Wall-Mounted Trellis

Building a DIY Baby Gate

Building & Installing

How To: Build a Better-Looking Baby Gate

14 Long-Lasting Flowers for Your Yard

Lawn Care & Gardening

14 Long-Lasting Flowers for Your Yard

By Michelle Ullman

9 Cool Projects You Can Make with Pipe and Fittings

Easy DIY Projects

9 Cool Projects You Can Make with Pipe and Fittings

By Oliver Harriett

7 Ideas to Steal from Real People’s Tiny Backyards

Furniture & Design

7 Ideas to Steal from Real People’s Tiny Backyards

By Faith Towers

11 Age-Old Gardening Tips to Ignore Completely

Lawn Care & Gardening

11 Age-Old Gardening Tips to Ignore Completely

By Jennifer Noonan

13 Projects that Prove Why DIYers Love Cinder Blocks

Furniture & Design

13 Projects that Prove Why DIYers Love Cinder Blocks

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

20 Insanely Easy Ways to Build Your Own Furniture

Easy DIY Projects

20 Insanely Easy Ways to Build Your Own Furniture

By Manasa Reddigari

21 Clever Little Things to Do with Scrap Wood

Easy DIY Projects

21 Clever Little Things to Do with Scrap Wood

By Manasa Reddigari

DIY Privacy Screen

Easy DIY Projects

DIY Lite: The Easy Way to Build Better Backyard Privacy

12 Things You Never Knew Chalk Can Do

Cleaning & Organizing

12 Things You Never Knew Chalk Can Do

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

On the Edge: 16 Garden Borders You Can Make

Lawn Care & Gardening

On the Edge: 16 Garden Borders You Can Make

By Jennifer Noonan

How to Make a DIY Plant Stand

Easy DIY Projects

The Perfect DIY Plant Stand for Any Empty Corner

fixing chipped stove enamel

Repair & Maintenance

Bob Vila Radio: Fixing Chipped Stove Enamel

By Roseann Foley Henry, Bob Vila

JProvey-Laminate-Counter-Refinish

Kitchen Remodeling

Laminate Countertop Renewal

8 “Zero Dollar” Laundry Room Hacks

Furniture & Design

8 “Zero Dollar” Laundry Room Hacks

By Manasa Reddigari

Cerused Wood: How to Get the Furniture Finish at Home

Furniture & Design

All You Need to Know About Cerused Wood

By Manasa Reddigari

No More Mowing: 10 Grass-Free Alternatives to a Traditional Lawn

Lawn Care & Gardening

No More Mowing: 10 Grass-Free Alternatives to a Traditional Lawn

By Jennifer Noonan

How to Clean Chrome

Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean Chrome

Paint Can Brush

Painting & Finishing

The Right Way to Handle a Paintbrush

By Michael Franco

How Long Do Fire Extinguishers Last? Solved!

Repair & Maintenance

Solved! How Long Do Fire Extinguishers Last?

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

5 Reasons Homeowners Don't Need to Replace Their Windows

Repair & Maintenance

5 Reasons Not to Buy Replacement Windows (…and Go with Window Inserts Instead)

By Oliver Harriett

9 Smart Uses for Dusty Old Books

Easy DIY Projects

9 Smart Uses for Dusty Old Books