DIY (Page 48)

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Repair & Maintenance

How To: Use Muriatic Acid

Painting & Finishing

What’s the Difference? Spraying vs. Rolling Paint

By Carol J Alexander

How To: Whitewash Brick

Repair & Maintenance

The Dos and Don’ts of Deck Maintenance

Painting & Finishing

Painted Brick: Why This Common Reno Project Is So Controversial

By Glenda Taylor

Furniture & Design

13 Small Living Room Ideas That Make a Big Impact

By Alexa Erickson

Lawn Care & Gardening

The Best Things You Can Do for Your Garden Soil

By Jennifer Noonan

Skills & Techniques

10 Types of Knots All DIYers Should Know

Lawn Care & Gardening

14 of the Fastest-Growing Houseplants for a Nearly Instant Indoor Garden

By Audrey Stallsmith

13 Stunning Gazebo Ideas for a Relaxing Backyard Retreat

By Alexa Erickson

Repair & Maintenance

Here’s Why Your Plumbing Sweats in the Summer

By Glenda Taylor

Setting Up Shop: The Ideal Layout for Your Woodworking Workshop

Painting & Finishing

Historic Paint Colors: New Insights and Ideas for Owners of Centuries-Old Homes

Easy DIY Projects

The Right Way to Seal Concrete

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Waterproof Tape to Use Around Your Home

By Timothy Dale

Easy DIY Projects

Weekend Projects: 5 Designs for a DIY Door

Lawn Care & Gardening

How To: Make a Simple Macramé Plant Hanger

By Debbie Wolfe

Cleaning & Organizing

Quick Tip: An Easy Refresh for Stinky Bath Towels

By Manasa Reddigari

Painting & Finishing

5 Paints You Can Make Yourself

By Jennifer Noonan

Skills & Techniques

How To: Make an Outdoor Shower

By Chris Gardner

Easy DIY Projects

Quick Tip: The Trick to Drilling Through Slippery Ceramic Tile

Painting & Finishing

Quick Tip: The Key to Preserving Paint Rollers

By Caylin Harris, Bob Vila

Painting & Finishing

2 Ways to Make Your Own Wallpaper

By Caylin Harris

How To: Install Chair Rail Molding

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How To: Remove Rivets

Building & Installing

All About Skim Coat Plastering

Cleaning & Organizing

The Easiest Way to Clean Shower Doors

Cleaning & Organizing

What’s the Difference? Mold vs. Mildew

By Savannah Sher

Lawn Care & Gardening

Burpee’s New ‘Armageddon’ Pepper is Only for the Bravest of Vegetable Gardeners

By Audrey Stallsmith

Easy DIY Projects

How To: Make a Deck Rail Planter

By Jennifer Noonan

Painting & Finishing

This is the Worst Paint Color for Perfectionists

By Glenda Taylor

Kitchen Remodeling

Before & After: A Breakfast Nook Goes from Dated and Drab to Modern and Cozy

By Kristen Mosier

Building & Installing

Before & After: An Unused Storage Space Becomes a Secret Playroom Hideout

By Kristen Mosier

Painting & Finishing

Paints, Stains, and More: Choosing the Right Wood Finish for Any Project

Building & Installing

All You Need to Know About Crown Molding

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Painting & Finishing

Is Stripping Paint Really Necessary?

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

Bathroom Remodeling

If You’re a Bath Person, This Simple Tub Hack Will Make Your Hot Soaks So Much Better

By Connie Proteau

Lawn Care & Gardening

7 Things to Know When Growing a Wildflower Garden

By Steph Coelho

Before & After: An Old Home Bar Gets a Budget Mudroom Makeover

By Kristen Mosier

Building & Installing

10 Remodeling Mistakes That Will Reduce Your Home’s Marketability

By Glenda Taylor

Building & Installing

I Installed the New Ecobee Smart Thermostat in My Old House—Here’s What Happened

By Timothy Dale

Repair & Maintenance

Done With Winter? 12 Things You Can Do Now to Prep for Spring

By Michelle Ullman

Furniture & Design

21 Ways to Make a Small Bedroom Big

By Manasa Reddigari

Bye-Bye, Bulky Pitchers! My Under-Sink Water Filter is Here to Stay

By Kristen Mosier

The First Power Saw New DIYers Should Buy, According to Experts

Painting & Finishing

The Best Fabric Spray Paint for Your DIY Projects

By Carol Benton

The Best Saw Blade for Cutting Laminate Flooring

By Timothy Dale

Lawn Care & Gardening

How to Cultivate the Perfect Soil for Your Vegetable Garden

By Audrey Stallsmith

12 Practical Ways to Make Your DIY Projects More Environmentally Friendly

By Alexa Erickson

Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean a Microfiber Suede Sofa

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Repair & Maintenance

9 Furnace Troubleshooting Tips from the Pros

By Christopher Solomon, Bob Vila

Bathroom Remodeling

All You Need to Know About Walk-in Showers

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Repair & Maintenance

How To: Use a Fireplace

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

Repair & Maintenance

Here’s What Cracks in the Ceiling Really Mean

Building & Installing

So, You Want to… Reface Your Fireplace

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Lawn Care & Gardening

How to Plant a Vegetable Garden

By Jennifer Noonan

Cleaning & Organizing

The Best Silver Polish for Restoring Shine

By Tony Carrick

Building & Installing

How Much Tile Do I Need? Solved!

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Painting & Finishing

Solved! What to Do About Peeling Paint

Repair & Maintenance

Heat Tape: A Fast and Low-Cost Way to Prevent Frozen Pipes

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Repair & Maintenance

3 Key Steps to a Concrete Floor Refresh

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Repair & Maintenance

3 Fixes for a Hole in the Wall

By Jill Lawrence O'Hara

Easy DIY Projects

Solved! How to Fix and Prevent Wallpaper Peeling

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

Repair & Maintenance

Change Filters Frequently to Optimize Furnace Efficiency

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila