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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

10 Toolbox Hacks for Your Next DIY Project
Repair & Maintenance

10 Toolbox Hacks for Your Next DIY Project

By Caitlin Castelaz

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

By Ama Ryllis

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

7 Crazy Paint Colors You Never Thought Would Work
Painting & Finishing

7 Crazy Paint Colors You Never Thought Would Work

By Debra Immergut

How to Make a DIY Plant Stand
Easy DIY Projects

The Perfect DIY Plant Stand for Any Empty Corner

By Ama Ryllis

fixing chipped stove enamel
Repair & Maintenance

Bob Vila Radio: Fixing Chipped Stove Enamel

By Roseann Foley Henry, By Bob Vila

JProvey-Laminate-Counter-Refinish
Kitchen Remodeling

Laminate Countertop Renewal

By Joe Provey

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

By Bob Vila

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, By Bob Vila

Tiny Home Living - Wind River Tiny Homes
Furniture & Design

Pro Tips: A Tiny House Dweller Shares 7 Lessons Learned

By Nina Malkin

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

By Katie Nolan

How To: Solder Copper Pipe Fittings
Workshop

How To: Solder Copper Pipe Fittings

By Bob Vila

Clever Ideas for Removable Backsplashes
Kitchen Remodeling

14 Brilliant Ideas for Removable Backsplashes

By Manasa Reddigari

11 Things Your Contractor Won’t Tell You for Free
Building & Installing

11 Things Your Contractor Won’t Tell You for Free

By Jennifer Noonan

21 Home Hacks That Are Just Crazy Enough to Work
DIY

21 Home Hacks That Are Just Crazy Enough to Work

By Manasa Reddigari

19 Cool Projects You Can Do with Leftover Paint
Easy DIY Projects

19 Cool Projects You Can Do with Leftover Paint

By Tracy Anderson, By Nicole Harris

11 Weird Ways to Use a Bobby Pin
Repair & Maintenance

11 Weird Ways to Use a Bobby Pin

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

7 Ways You’re Ruining Your Car
Repair & Maintenance

7 Ways You’re Ruining Your Car

By Jennifer Noonan

9 Extraordinary Uses for Bubble Wrap
Repair & Maintenance

9 Extraordinary Uses for Bubble Wrap

By Jennifer Noonan

10 Things Your Local Fire Department Wishes You Knew
Repair & Maintenance

10 Things Your Local Fire Department Wishes You Knew

By Katelin Hill

How to Make a DIY Christmas Tree Stand
Easy DIY Projects

This DIY Christmas Tree Stand Makes Your Fake Fir Look Real (and Taller!)

By Ama Ryllis

13 Weird Ways to Use Dental Floss Around the House
Repair & Maintenance

13 Weird Ways to Use Dental Floss Around the House

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

The 7 Room Layout Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes
Furniture & Design

The 7 Room Layout Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes

By Debra Immergut

8 Exotic Houseplants You’ve Never Heard Of
Furniture & Design

8 Exotic Houseplants You’ve Never Heard Of

By Jennifer Noonan

15 Ideas for Better Kitchen Herb Gardens
Lawn Care & Gardening

15 Tips for Growing Kitchen Herb Gardens

By Glenda Taylor

Small Dining Room Ideas
Furniture & Design

10 Big Ideas for Your Small Dining Room

By Debra Immergut

When, Why, and How to Use Compost Tea in the Garden
Lawn Care & Gardening

All You Need to Know About Compost Tea

By Manasa Reddigari

Houseplant Pests
Pest Control

Bug Off: Your Guide to Dealing with Houseplant Pests

By Marisa Villarreal

How to Make Concrete Pumpkins with Quikrete
Furniture & Design

How To: Make Concrete Pumpkins

By Glenda Taylor

10 Things You Never Thought to Do with Nail Polish
Repair & Maintenance

10 Things You Never Thought to Do with Nail Polish

By Glenda Taylor

DIY Serving Tray
Workshop

DIY Lite: Make a Stunning Serving Tray from Scrap Wood

By Ama Ryllis

DIY Tiki Torch with Citronella Candle
Easy DIY Projects

DIY Lite: Easy Tiki Torches for a Bug-Free Backyard

By Ama Ryllis

DIY Planter Box - Main
Building & Installing

DIY Lite: A Beginner’s Guide to Building a Wooden Planter Box

By Ama Ryllis

DIY Wind Chimes
Easy DIY Projects

DIY Lite: These 1-Hour Wind Chimes Star a Few Surprise Materials

By Ama Ryllis

DIY Floor Lamp
Easy DIY Projects

DIY Lite: A Modern Floor Lamp with a Most Unusual Shade

By Ama Ryllis

DIY Blanket Ladder
Easy DIY Projects

DIY Lite: The Blanket Ladder You Can Build Without Any Nails

By Ama Ryllis

Coffee Mug Tree - How to Organize Your Coffee Bar
Easy DIY Projects

DIY Lite: Declutter Your Kitchen with a Coffee Mug Tree

By Ama Ryllis

DIY Shadow Box - How to Make a Shadow Box
Easy DIY Projects

DIY Lite: How to Build a Shadow Box Display

By Ama Ryllis

DIY Side Table - How to Build a C Table
Easy DIY Projects

DIY Lite: The Most Convenient Side Table Wood Can Build

By Ama Ryllis

DIY Outdoor Lighting - Easy String Lights
Easy DIY Projects

DIY Lite: Upgrade Simple String Lights on a Shoestring Budget

By Ama Ryllis

DIY Outdoor Bench - Backyard View
Workshop

DIY Lite: A Wooden Bench That Anyone Can Build

By Ama Ryllis

DIY Doormat - Personalized Wooden Welcome Mat
Building & Installing

DIY Lite: Make a Wood-Slat Doormat for Almost No Money

By Ama Ryllis

11 Totally Unexpected Uses for Kool-Aid
Cleaning & Organizing

11 Totally Unexpected Uses for Kool-Aid

By Jennifer Noonan

12 Secret Uses for Dr. Bronner’s Soap
Cleaning & Organizing

12 Secret Uses for Dr. Bronner’s Soap

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Top Tips for Indoor Composting
Repurposing

All You Need to Know About Indoor Composting

By Manasa Reddigari

Why Homeowners Love Cedar Closets
Building & Installing

All You Need to Know About Cedar Closets

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

7 Tricks to Test a Tool’s Quality at the Hardware Store
Tools

7 Tricks to Test a Tool’s Quality at the Hardware Store

By Glenda Taylor

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

6 Mistakes Homeowners Make Every Summer
Repair & Maintenance

6 Mistakes Homeowners Make Every Summer

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

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

13 Unusual Ways to Use What’s in Your Spice Rack
Cleaning & Organizing

13 Unusual Ways to Use What’s in Your Spice Rack

By Glenda Taylor

15 Doable Designs for a DIY Patio Table
Furniture & Design

15 Doable Designs for a DIY Patio Table

By Manasa Reddigari

Do These 8 Things and Never Pay for Plants Again
Lawn Care & Gardening

Do These 8 Things and Never Pay for Plants Again

By Jennifer Noonan