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HYDE Airless Spray System with RVT Technology - Painting Brick
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So, You Want to… Paint Your Home’s Exterior

By Glenda Taylor

Finally, An Easier Way to Tape Drywall
DIY

Cool Tools: An Easier Way to Repair and Finish Drywall

By Glenda Taylor

How to Choose the Most Efficient AC Size
Building & Installing

Need a New AC? 5 Top Factors for Sizing Up Your Needs

By Glenda Taylor

The Unico System Installed in Older Architecture
Building & Installing

Old House, New HVAC: Your Best Bet for a Seamless Retrofit

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

What Tools Do You Need for PEX Plumbing Projects?
DIY

What Tools Do You Need for PEX Plumbing Projects?

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

5 Things to Know When Considering Central Air
Building & Installing

5 Things to Know About Adding Central Air

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

DIY

The Essential Guide to Winter Home Improvement

By Manasa Reddigari

The Truth About Clog-Free Gutters
DIY

The Truth About Clog-Free Gutters

By Caitlin Castelaz

The Essential Guide to Summer Home Improvement
DIY

The Essential Guide to Summer Home Improvement

By Manasa Reddigari

Cleaning

The Essential Guide to Spring Home Improvement

By Manasa Reddigari

Indoor Clothesline
DIY

Genius! The Indoor Clothesline You Didn’t Know You Needed

By Rachel Elmkies

How to Use a Heat Gun
Cleaning & Organizing

Bob Vila Radio: Remove Old Paint with a Heat Gun

By Bob Vila

How to Clean Gutters without a Ladder - Leaves in Rain Gutter
DIY

Genius! Clean Your Gutters without a Ladder

By Manasa Reddigari

DIY Wood Stain
Cleaning & Organizing

Quick Tip: Use Vinegar to Give Wood a Weathered Look

By Jill Lawrence O’Hara

Bob Vila Radio: Removing the Knockouts in Electrical Boxes
DIY

Bob Vila Radio: Removing the Knockouts in Electrical Boxes

By Bob Vila

DIY Wood Floor Cleaner
Cleaning

Clean Your Floors with What’s in the Pantry

By Sarah Littleton

DIY Apple Cider Press - Apples
DIY

Genius! DIY Apple Cider Press

By Mike Craghead

IKEA DIY Headboard Final
DIY

IKEA Headboard Gets a DIY Makeover

By placeofmytaste.com

DIY Concrete Table Finished
Building & Installing

DIY Concrete Tabletop

By diypete.com

When Remodeling Uncovers Hidden Treasures
Design

When Remodeling Uncovers Hidden Treasures

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Termite Control
DIY

How To: Fight Off Termites

By Bob Vila

The Best Ratchet Straps Option
DIY

The Best Ratchet Straps for Securing and Hauling Your Gear

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Deck Box Options
DIY

The Best Deck Boxes for Outdoor Storage

By Glenda Taylor

Bob Vila’s Guide to Cleaning Your Car
Cleaning & Organizing

Bob Vila’s Guide to Cleaning Your Car

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

11 Reasons Your Houseplants Are Dying
DIY

11 Reasons Your Houseplants Are Dying

By Jennifer Noonan

20 Clever Household Uses for Lemons
Cleaning

20 Clever Household Uses for Lemons

By Daniel Mintz, Caitlin Castelaz

Best Whittling Knife Options
DIY

The Best Whittling Knives for Your Woodworking Projects

By Timothy Dale

8 Cleaning Products That Professionals Swear By
Cleaning

8 Cleaning Products That Professionals Swear By

By Katie Nolan

Types of Torque Wrenches
DIY

8 Types of Torque Wrenches for Your Tool Collection

By Desiree Homer

The Best Carpenter Pencil Options
DIY

The Best Carpenter Pencils for Your Projects

By Timothy Dale

10 Emergencies Every Homeowner Should Know How to Handle
DIY

10 Emergencies Every Homeowner Should Know How to Handle

By Debra Immergut

How to Get Rid of Gasoline Smell
DIY

3 Fixes for a Gasoline Odor

By Bob Vila

How to Remove Scratches from Plastic
DIY

How To: Remove Scratches from Plastic

By Katelin Hill

How to Kill Ivy
DIY

How To: Kill Ivy

By Bob Vila

How to Clean Wood Furniture - Table
Cleaning

How To: Clean Wood Furniture

By Bob Vila

How To Fix Scratches On Wood - Walnuts
DIY

Quick Tip: Fix Wood Scratches with This Favorite Snack

By Kathleen Corlett

8 Inexpensive Building Materials That Don’t Look Cheap
Building & Installing

8 Inexpensive Building Materials That Don’t Look Cheap

By Michelle Ullman

The Best Speed Square Options
DIY

The Best Speed Squares for DIYers

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Spring Clamps Options
DIY

The Best Spring Clamps for DIY Projects

By Glenda Taylor

12 Backyard Greenhouses You Can Assemble All By Yourself
Building & Installing

12 Backyard Greenhouses You Can Assemble All By Yourself

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

The Best Respirator Options
DIY

The Best Respirators for Safety in the Workshop

By Tom Scalisi

Tips for Wet Sanding Drywall
Building & Installing

The Dos and Don’ts of Wet Sanding Drywall

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

10 Water Features to Make Any Backyard Landscape Complete
DIY

10 Water Features to Make Any Backyard Landscape Complete

By Jennifer Noonan

The Router Bit Types Option
DIY

10 Types of Router Bits Every DIYer Should Know

By James Fitzgerald

9 Design Pros Share Their Favorite Shade of White Paint
Design

9 Design Pros Share Their Favorite Shade of White Paint

By Steph Coelho

Working with Concrete - DIY Pete
Building & Installing

Pro Tips: A Concrete Master Shares 5 Secrets to Success

By Caylin Harris

How to Install Recessed Lighting
Building & Installing

So, You Want to… Install Recessed Lighting

By Steven Fox

How to Tell If You Have Bed Bugs - Microscope
DIY

Are You Safe from Bedbugs?

By Bob Vila

Weed Whacking
DIY

Zen and the Art of Weed Whacking

By Jennifer Noonan

Pre-Cut Treads - Stairs
Building & Installing

A Step-by-Step Solution: Pre-Cut Treads and Risers

By Larry Bilotti

Build a Greenhouse
Building & Installing

Planning Guide: Building a Backyard Greenhouse

By Michael Franco

14 Cheap DIYs for a Better Backyard
Design

14 Cheap DIYs for a Better Backyard

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

John Deere Tractor with Front Snow Thrower
DIY

Turn Your Lawn Tractor into a Snow Plow or Blower

By Jennifer Noonan

Quick Tip: Decorating Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank
Design

Quick Tip: Decorating Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank

By Bob Vila

13 Weirdly Awesome Ways to Paint a Room
Design

13 Weirdly Awesome Ways to Paint a Room

By Marie Proeller Hueston

19 “Zero Dollar” Garden Hacks
DIY

19 “Zero Dollar” Garden Hacks

By Kelsey Savage

Building & Installing

Taking Modular Homes to a Higher Level

By Michelle Roberts

Cut Nails: Hammering Home Authenticity
Building & Installing

Cut Nails: Hammering Home Authenticity

By Bob Vila

Building & Installing

Growing Home: An Approach to Adding Space

By Alyson McNutt English

Child Safety During Home Renovations
Building & Installing

Child Safety During Home Renovations

By Alyson McNutt English

How To: Avoid House Painting Problems
DIY

How To: Avoid House Painting Problems

By Maureen Blaney Flietner

How To: Protect Your Home from Carpenter Ants
DIY

How To: Protect Your Home from Carpenter Ants

By Bob Vila

Buying Home Building Materials
Building & Installing

Buying Home Building Materials

By Bob Vila

Cool Your House with Smart Landscaping
DIY

Cool Your House with Smart Landscaping

By Joyce L Caroll

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