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Why Homeowners Love Cedar Closets
Building & Installing

All You Need to Know About Cedar Closets

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

16 Insanely Clever Ways to Reuse Household Junk
Furniture & Design

16 Insanely Clever Ways to Reuse Household Junk

By Manasa Reddigari

Mixing Concrete Tips with HYDE StirWhip
Skills & Techniques

The Dos and Don’ts of Mixing Concrete

By Glenda Taylor

Discount Appliances - Ovens and Stovetops at the Store
Repurposing

7 Smart Tips for Saving Big Money on Major Appliances

By Jill Lawrence O'Hara

Radiant Heat Pros and Cons
Building & Installing

The Pros and Cons of Radiant Heat

By Steven Fox

15 Doable Designs for a DIY Patio Table
Furniture & Design

15 Doable Designs for a DIY Patio Table

By Manasa Reddigari

9 Creative Ways to Build a Backyard Hangout
Furniture & Design

9 Creative Ways to Build a Backyard Hangout

By Caylin Harris

How to Install a Drop Ceiling
Building & Installing

What Would Bob Do? Installing a Drop Ceiling

By Bob Vila

7 Top Tools for No-Mess Painting
Painting & Finishing

7 Top Tools for No-Mess Painting

By Oliver Harriett

12 Ways You Never Thought to Use a Paper Clip
Cleaning & Organizing

12 Ways You Never Thought to Use a Paper Clip

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

11 Things to Do with Plastic Cups
Repurposing

11 Things to Do with Plastic Cups

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

12 Doable Designs for a DIY Bench
Easy DIY Projects

12 Doable Designs for a DIY Bench

By Jennifer Noonan

13 Unusual Household Uses for Ice Cubes
Cleaning & Organizing

13 Unusual Household Uses for Ice Cubes

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

10 Brilliant Ways to Reuse Plastic Bags
Easy DIY Projects

10 Brilliant Ways to Reuse Plastic Bags

By Jennifer Noonan

11 Renter-Friendly Ideas for a Reversible Remodel
Easy DIY Projects

11 Renter-Friendly Ideas for a Reversible Remodel

By Lucy Congress

How to Make Homemade Dishwasher Detergent
Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Make Your Own Dishwasher Detergent

By Steffani Cameron

Blown Away: 12 Upcycled Wind Chimes You Can Make
Easy DIY Projects

Blown Away: 12 Upcycled Wind Chimes You Can Make

By Sarita Harbour

13 Clever New Uses for Old Newspapers
Repurposing

13 Clever New Uses for Old Newspapers

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

diy-window-treatment-1
Easy DIY Projects

Genius! A Sunnier Alternative to Window Blinds

By Rachel Elmkies

How To: Make a Mortise and Tenon Joint
Workshop

How To: Make a Mortise and Tenon Joint

By Bob Vila

How to Clean a Wooden Cutting Board
Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean a Wooden Cutting Board

By Manasa Reddigari

10 Sneaky Ways to Store Winter Gear
Furniture & Design

10 Sneaky Ways to Store Winter Gear

By Jennifer Noonan

14 New Things You Can Do with an Old Sweater
Furniture & Design

14 New Things You Can Do with an Old Sweater

By Jennifer Noonan

7 Ways to Set Up Your Home Workshop
Workshop

7 Ways to Set Up Your Home Workshop

By Caitlin Castelaz

8 Common Lighting Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes
Furniture & Design

8 Common Lighting Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes

By Glenda Taylor

16 Creative New Ways to Use Old Bottles
Easy DIY Projects

16 Creative New Ways to Use Old Bottles

By Sarita Harbour

10 Weirdly Awesome New Uses for Old Appliances
Repurposing

10 Weirdly Awesome New Uses for Old Appliances

By Faith Towers

9 Shortcuts to Picking a Paint Color
Painting & Finishing

9 Shortcuts to Picking a Paint Color

By Lucy Congress

10 Outdoor DIYs You Can Do for a Dollar
Easy DIY Projects

10 Outdoor DIYs You Can Do for a Dollar

By Megan Stein

11 Things Never to Buy Secondhand
Repurposing

11 Things Never to Buy Secondhand

By Lucy Congress

9 Space-Smart Ways to Fit Two Rooms in One
Furniture & Design

9 Space-Smart Ways to Fit Two Rooms in One

By Manasa Reddigari

12 “Zero Dollar” Home Decorating Hacks
Easy DIY Projects

12 “Zero Dollar” Home Decorating Hacks

By Caylin Harris

8 Things New Homeowners Waste Money On
Repair & Maintenance

8 Things New Homeowners Waste Money On

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Why 7 Families Ditched the Dining Room
Furniture & Design

Why 7 Families Ditched the Dining Room

By Caylin Harris

Cleaning Cast Iron
Cleaning & Organizing

The Dos and Don’ts of Cleaning Cast Iron

By Cara Stevens, Bob Vila

18 Clever Storage Solutions You Can DIY for Free
Easy DIY Projects

18 Clever Storage Solutions You Can DIY for Free

By Manasa Reddigari

10 Clever DIY Ways to Store Kitchen Spices
Easy DIY Projects

10 Clever DIY Ways to Store Kitchen Spices

By Jennifer Noonan

Living Room Paint Colors: 9 Top Picks from the Pros
Painting & Finishing

Living Room Paint Colors: 9 Top Picks from the Pros

By Marie Proeller Hueston

Set the Tone: 8 Colors for an Inviting Dining Room
Painting & Finishing

Set the Tone: 8 Colors for an Inviting Dining Room

By Marie Proeller Hueston

13 Unusual Tips for Your Cleanest Bathroom Ever
Cleaning & Organizing

13 Unusual Tips for Your Cleanest Bathroom Ever

By Jennifer Noonan

10 Lazy Tricks for a Clutter-Free Home
Cleaning & Organizing

10 Lazy Tricks for a Clutter-Free Home

By Debra Immergut

Let It Go: 14 Things to Trash Without Thinking Twice
Repurposing

Let It Go: 14 Things to Trash Without Thinking Twice

By Debra Immergut

Milk Paint vs Chalk Paint - Choosing a Finish
Painting & Finishing

Is Milk or Chalk Paint the Right Finish for You?

By Manasa Reddigari

11 Ways to Elevate Your Boring Balcony
Furniture & Design

11 Ways to Elevate Your Boring Balcony

By Manasa Reddigari

How to Change Grout Color - Stained Grout in the Kitchen
Easy DIY Projects

Quick Tip: The Easiest Way to Minimize Grout Stains

By Manasa Reddigari

12 Clever Uses for a Hair Dryer That Will Blow You Away
Cleaning & Organizing

12 Clever Uses for a Hair Dryer That Will Blow You Away

By Caylin Harris

How to Make Concrete Molds - Finished DIY Bookends
Easy DIY Projects

DIY Lite: Modern Bookends on a Modest Budget

By Ama Ryllis

DIY Tire Swing - Completed Backyard Project
Lawn Care & Gardening

DIY Kids: Build a Backyard Tire Swing

By Jennifer Noonan

MDF 101
DIY

MDF 101

By Steven Fox, Bob Vila

9 Ways to Make a Half Bath Feel Whole
Bathroom Remodeling

9 Ways to Make a Half Bath Feel Whole

By Faith Towers

How to Get Rid of Musty Smell - Home Library
Cleaning & Organizing

Quick Tip: Deodorize Old Books with a Pantry Hero

By Manasa Reddigari

How to Water Plants - With a Wine Bottle While Away
Easy DIY Projects

Quick Tip: This Simple Trick Helps Plants Water Themselves

By Jill Lawrence O'Hara

9 Smarter Spots for the TV
Furniture & Design

9 Smarter Spots for the TV

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Before & After: Simple Upgrades Wake Up 5 Tired Sheds
Easy DIY Projects

Before & After: Simple Upgrades Wake Up 5 Tired Sheds

By Jennifer Noonan

7 New Projects for Your Old Bedsprings
Easy DIY Projects

7 New Projects for Your Old Bedsprings

By Jennifer Noonan

How To: Get Rid of ANYTHING
Repurposing

How To: Get Rid of ANYTHING

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

8 Other Uses for Closet Space
Easy DIY Projects

8 Other Uses for Closet Space

By Cody Calamaio

How To: Get Rid of Every Carpet Stain
Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Get Rid of Every Carpet Stain

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

10 Quick Fixes for a More Refreshing Shower
Repair & Maintenance

10 Quick Fixes for a More Refreshing Shower

By Kathleen Corlett

The Greatest Haunted House You Could Ever DIY
Furniture & Design

The Greatest Haunted House You Could Ever DIY

By Jennifer Noonan

The 10 Best Things to Buy Secondhand
Repurposing

The 10 Best Things to Buy Secondhand

By Rachel Elmkies

Pipe Dreams: 10 Inspiring DIY Projects with PVC
Furniture & Design

Pipe Dreams: 10 Inspiring DIY Projects with PVC

By Sarita Harbour

Believe It or Not: 9 Incredible Faux Finishes You Can Do Yourself
Painting & Finishing

Believe It or Not: 9 Incredible Faux Finishes You Can Do Yourself

By Kristina Grosspietsch

11 Smart Ways to Organize Your Winter Footwear
Easy DIY Projects

11 Smart Ways to Organize Your Winter Footwear

By Sarita Harbour