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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

By Joe Provey

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

By Ama Ryllis

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

By Bob Vila

Plywood vs OSB Subfloors
Building & Installing

What’s the Difference? Plywood vs. OSB

By Bob Vila

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

Using French Cleats for Wall Storage
Workshop

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

By Bob Vila

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

By Ama Ryllis

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

By Ama Ryllis

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

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

What’s the Difference: Renovation vs. Remodel?

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

20 Incredible Ideas for a DIY Storage Bench
Furniture & Design

20 Incredible Ideas for a DIY Storage Bench

By Manasa Reddigari

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

These Popular Plants Might Actually Be Bad for Your Garden

By Ayn Monique Klahre

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

35 Tips for Easy Cleanup After Every DIY Project

By Glenda Taylor

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

25 DIY Projects That Don’t Use Any Power Tools

By Manasa Reddigari

11 Insanely Easy 60-Minute Paint DIYs
Easy DIY Projects

11 Insanely Easy 60-Minute Paint DIYs

By Manasa Reddigari

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

8 Ways You’re Making Your Mosquito Problem Worse

By Jennifer Noonan

How to Cut Glass Tile
Easy DIY Projects

How To: Cut Glass Tile

By Glenda Taylor

13 Free Ways to Keep Thieves Away From Your Home
DIY

13 Free Ways to Keep Thieves Away From Your Home

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

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

Solved! What’s the Best Wood for Outdoor Furniture?

By Manasa Reddigari

How To: Make Homemade Glass Cleaner
Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Make Homemade Glass Cleaner

By Jennifer Noonan

11 Things to Know Before Visiting the Lumber Yard
Tools

11 Things to Know Before Visiting the Lumber Yard

By Marisa Villarreal

Why Do Painters Wear White? Solved!
Painting & Finishing

Solved! Why Do Painters Wear White?

By Manasa Reddigari

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

34 Amazing Plants That Are Native to North America

By Jennifer Noonan

7 Essential Wallpaper Tools Under $20
Tools

7 Essential Wallpaper Tools Under $20

By Jennifer Noonan

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)
Tools

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

By Marisa Villarreal

The 10 Types of Hinges Every DIYer Needs to Know
DIY

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
Repurposing

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

By Ama Ryllis

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
Repurposing

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