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Ready to learn a new skill? Find tips, tricks, and guides for tackling nearly any project yourself.

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On the Edge: 16 Garden Borders You Can Make
Lawn & Garden

On the Edge: 16 Garden Borders You Can Make

By Jennifer Noonan

7 Crazy Paint Colors You Never Thought Would Work
Interior

7 Crazy Paint Colors You Never Thought Would Work

By Debra Immergut

How to Make a DIY Plant Stand
DIY

The Perfect DIY Plant Stand for Any Empty Corner

By Ama Ryllis

fixing chipped stove enamel
DIY

Bob Vila Radio: Fixing Chipped Stove Enamel

By Roseann Foley Henry, By Bob Vila

JProvey-Laminate-Counter-Refinish
Interior

Laminate Countertop Renewal

By Joe Provey

8 “Zero Dollar” Laundry Room Hacks
Interior

8 “Zero Dollar” Laundry Room Hacks

By Manasa Reddigari

Cerused Wood: How to Get the Furniture Finish at Home
DIY

All You Need to Know About Cerused Wood

By Manasa Reddigari

No More Mowing: 10 Grass-Free Alternatives to a Traditional Lawn
Lawn & Garden

No More Mowing: 10 Grass-Free Alternatives to a Traditional Lawn

By Jennifer Noonan

How to Clean Chrome
Interior

How To: Clean Chrome

By Bob Vila

Paint Can Brush
DIY

The Right Way to Handle a Paintbrush

By Michael Franco

How Long Do Fire Extinguishers Last? Solved!
Interior

Solved! How Long Do Fire Extinguishers Last?

By Amy Lynch, By Bob Vila

Tiny Home Living - Wind River Tiny Homes
Exterior

Pro Tips: A Tiny House Dweller Shares 7 Lessons Learned

By Nina Malkin

5 Reasons Homeowners Don't Need to Replace Their Windows
Exterior

5 Reasons Not to Buy Replacement Windows (…and Go with Window Inserts Instead)

By Oliver Harriett

9 Smart Uses for Dusty Old Books
DIY

9 Smart Uses for Dusty Old Books

By Katie Nolan

How To: Solder Copper Pipe Fittings
DIY

How To: Solder Copper Pipe Fittings

By Bob Vila

Clever Ideas for Removable Backsplashes
Interior

14 Brilliant Ideas for Removable Backsplashes

By Manasa Reddigari

11 Things Your Contractor Won’t Tell You for Free
DIY

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
DIY

19 Cool Projects You Can Do with Leftover Paint

By Tracy Anderson, By Nicole Harris

11 Weird Ways to Use a Bobby Pin
DIY

11 Weird Ways to Use a Bobby Pin

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

7 Ways You’re Ruining Your Car
Exterior

7 Ways You’re Ruining Your Car

By Jennifer Noonan

9 Extraordinary Uses for Bubble Wrap
DIY

9 Extraordinary Uses for Bubble Wrap

By Jennifer Noonan

10 Things Your Local Fire Department Wishes You Knew
Interior

10 Things Your Local Fire Department Wishes You Knew

By Katelin Hill

How to Make a DIY Christmas Tree Stand
Design

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
DIY

13 Weird Ways to Use Dental Floss Around the House

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

The 7 Room Layout Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes
Design

The 7 Room Layout Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes

By Debra Immergut

8 Exotic Houseplants You’ve Never Heard Of
Lawn & Garden

8 Exotic Houseplants You’ve Never Heard Of

By Jennifer Noonan

15 Ideas for Better Kitchen Herb Gardens
Lawn & Garden

15 Tips for Growing Kitchen Herb Gardens

By Glenda Taylor

Small Dining Room Ideas
Design

10 Big Ideas for Your Small Dining Room

By Debra Immergut

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

All You Need to Know About Compost Tea

By Manasa Reddigari

Houseplant Pests
Lawn & Garden

Bug Off: Your Guide to Dealing with Houseplant Pests

By Marisa Villarreal

How to Make Concrete Pumpkins with Quikrete
DIY

How To: Make Concrete Pumpkins

By Glenda Taylor

10 Things You Never Thought to Do with Nail Polish
DIY

10 Things You Never Thought to Do with Nail Polish

By Glenda Taylor

DIY Serving Tray
DIY

DIY Lite: Make a Stunning Serving Tray from Scrap Wood

By Ama Ryllis

DIY Tiki Torch with Citronella Candle
Lawn & Garden

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

By Ama Ryllis

DIY Planter Box - Main
DIY

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

By Ama Ryllis

DIY Wind Chimes
DIY

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

By Ama Ryllis

DIY Floor Lamp
DIY

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

By Ama Ryllis

DIY Blanket Ladder
DIY

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

By Ama Ryllis

Coffee Mug Tree - How to Organize Your Coffee Bar
Interior

DIY Lite: Declutter Your Kitchen with a Coffee Mug Tree

By Ama Ryllis

DIY Shadow Box - How to Make a Shadow Box
DIY

DIY Lite: How to Build a Shadow Box Display

By Ama Ryllis

DIY Side Table - How to Build a C Table
DIY

DIY Lite: The Most Convenient Side Table Wood Can Build

By Ama Ryllis

DIY Outdoor Lighting - Easy String Lights
DIY

DIY Lite: Upgrade Simple String Lights on a Shoestring Budget

By Ama Ryllis

DIY Outdoor Bench - Backyard View
DIY

DIY Lite: A Wooden Bench That Anyone Can Build

By Ama Ryllis

DIY Doormat - Personalized Wooden Welcome Mat
DIY

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

By Ama Ryllis

11 Totally Unexpected Uses for Kool-Aid
DIY

11 Totally Unexpected Uses for Kool-Aid

By Jennifer Noonan

12 Secret Uses for Dr. Bronner’s Soap
DIY

12 Secret Uses for Dr. Bronner’s Soap

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Top Tips for Indoor Composting
DIY

All You Need to Know About Indoor Composting

By Manasa Reddigari

Why Homeowners Love Cedar Closets
Interior

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
DIY

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

By Glenda Taylor

16 Insanely Clever Ways to Reuse Household Junk
DIY

16 Insanely Clever Ways to Reuse Household Junk

By Manasa Reddigari

Mixing Concrete Tips with HYDE StirWhip
Reviews

The Dos and Don’ts of Mixing Concrete

By Glenda Taylor

6 Mistakes Homeowners Make Every Summer
DIY

6 Mistakes Homeowners Make Every Summer

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Discount Appliances - Ovens and Stovetops at the Store
Interior

7 Smart Tips for Saving Big Money on Major Appliances

By Jill Lawrence O’Hara

Radiant Heat Pros and Cons
Interior

The Pros and Cons of Radiant Heat

By Steven Fox

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

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

By Glenda Taylor

15 Doable Designs for a DIY Patio Table
DIY

15 Doable Designs for a DIY Patio Table

By Manasa Reddigari

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

Do These 8 Things and Never Pay for Plants Again

By Jennifer Noonan

9 Creative Ways to Build a Backyard Hangout
Exterior

9 Creative Ways to Build a Backyard Hangout

By Caylin Harris

How to Install a Drop Ceiling
Interior

What Would Bob Do? Installing a Drop Ceiling

By Bob Vila

8 Things to Know Before You Set Foot in a Plant Store
Lawn & Garden

8 Things to Know Before You Set Foot in a Plant Store

By Jennifer Noonan

10 Surprising Things You Can Do with a Plastic Straw
DIY

10 Surprising Things You Can Do with a Plastic Straw

By Debra Immergut

11 Unusual Uses for a Bungee Cord
DIY

11 Unusual Uses for a Bungee Cord

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

7 Top Tools for No-Mess Painting
Interior

7 Top Tools for No-Mess Painting

By Oliver Harriett