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9 Times an N95 Mask Can Save Your Life During DIY
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9 Times an N95 Mask Can Save Your Life During DIY

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Skillshare vs. Udemy: Which Learning Platform Is Better in 2024?
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Skillshare vs. Udemy: Which Learning Platform Is Better in 2024?

By Meghan Wentland

9 Organizations for Black Contractors, Builders, Engineers, and Architects
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9 Organizations for Black Contractors, Builders, Engineers, and Architects

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How to Use a Glue Gun for Crafting and Home DIY
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How to Use a Glue Gun for Crafting and Home DIY

By Kristen Mosier

How to Make a DIY Toilet Bowl Cleaner
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How to Make a DIY Toilet Bowl Cleaner

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How to Revive Dried Elmer’s, Gorilla, and Other Glue
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How to Revive Dried Elmer’s, Gorilla, and Other Glue

By Deirdre Mundorf

How to Stretch Carpet
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How to Stretch Carpet

By Timothy Dale

This Is the Best (and Cheapest) Way to Flatten a New Area Rug
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This Is the Best (and Cheapest) Way to Flatten a New Area Rug

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How to Grout Tile on Floors and Walls
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How to Grout Tile on Floors and Walls

By Kit Stansley, Gretchen Heber

You’re Probably Burning Candles Wrong—Here’s How to Do it Safely
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You’re Probably Burning Candles Wrong—Here’s How to Do it Safely

By Sandi Schwartz

How to Be Your Own Plumber
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How to Be Your Own Plumber

By Timothy Dale

How to Cut Foam in 3 Easy Steps
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How to Cut Foam in 3 Easy Steps

By Bob Beacham

How to Remove Paint From Wood
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How to Remove Paint From Wood

By Bob Vila, Teresa Odle

How to Craft Fiber Accessories for Your Home
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How to Craft Fiber Accessories for Your Home

By Jasmine Harding

Nails vs. Screws: Which Fasteners Are Right for My Project?
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Nails vs. Screws: Which Fasteners Are Right for My Project?

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

How to Mix Concrete Properly
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How to Mix Concrete Properly

By Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

5 Tricks to Fix a Broken Candle Wick
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5 Tricks to Fix a Broken Candle Wick

By Savannah Sher

How to Wrap a Gift in 4 Attractive Ways
Design

How to Wrap a Gift in 4 Attractive Ways

By Jasmine Harding

How to Measure for Wallpaper in 6 Quick Steps
DIY

How to Measure for Wallpaper in 6 Quick Steps

By Emily Benda Gaylord

How to Open a Bottle Without a Bottle Opener: 10 Easy Methods
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How to Open a Bottle Without a Bottle Opener: 10 Easy Methods

By Tom Scalisi

How to Install a Garbage Disposal
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How to Install a Garbage Disposal

By Tony Carrick

How to Wash Shoes in a Washing Machine
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How to Wash Shoes in a Washing Machine

By Nicole Shein, Margaret Foley

How to Start a Charcoal Grill
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How to Start a Charcoal Grill

By Kat Hodgins, Tom Scalisi

How to Macrame: 7 Key Knots to Know
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How to Macrame: 7 Key Knots to Know

By Jasmine Harding

How to Install Beadboard
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How to Install Beadboard

By Theresa Clement, Mark Clement, Bob Vila Staff

How to Load a Dishwasher the Right Way
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How to Load a Dishwasher the Right Way

By Michael Franco, Gretchen Heber

How To: Drill Into Concrete
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How To: Drill Into Concrete

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

How to Remove Paint from Concrete
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How to Remove Paint from Concrete

By Bob Vila

How to Dry Herbs
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How to Dry Herbs

By Jennifer Noonan

13 Top Tips to Make Any Paint Job Go Faster
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13 Top Tips to Make Any Paint Job Go Faster

By Theresa Clement

How to Fix a Crack in Glass
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How to Fix a Crack in Glass

By Michelle Ullman

5 Ways to Remove Rust From Metal Using Kitchen Ingredients
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5 Ways to Remove Rust From Metal Using Kitchen Ingredients

By Bob Vila

How to Hang Outdoor String Lights
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How to Hang Outdoor String Lights

By Savannah Sher, Tony Carrick

How to Pack for a Move
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How to Pack for a Move

By Melissa Graham

How To Move a Piano Safely
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How To Move a Piano Safely

By Melissa Graham

3 Ways to Waterproof Wood
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3 Ways to Waterproof Wood

By Bob Vila

How to Change a Car Battery Like a Pro
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How to Change a Car Battery Like a Pro

By Timothy Dale

How to Use Drywall Anchors
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How to Use Drywall Anchors

By Tony Carrick, Kathleen Corlett, Bob Vila

How to Install a Prehung Door
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How to Install a Prehung Door

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila, Timothy Dale

How to Paint Pressure-Treated Wood
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How to Paint Pressure-Treated Wood

By Teresa Odle, Bob Vila

How To: Install Click Flooring
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How To: Install Click Flooring

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Etch Glass—and How to Fake the Look Using Spray Paint
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How to Etch Glass—and How to Fake the Look Using Spray Paint

By Kat Hodgins, Ama Ryllis

How to Install a Faucet
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How to Install a Faucet

By Theresa Clement, Kit Stansley

How to Level a Floor: What to Know Before You DIY
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How to Level a Floor: What to Know Before You DIY

By Theresa Clement, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Install a Deadbolt Lock
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How to Install a Deadbolt Lock

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila

How to Recover a Chair
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How to Recover a Chair

By Kat Hodgins, Jennifer Noonan

How to Sew a Button in 5 Easy Steps
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How to Sew a Button in 5 Easy Steps

By Jasmine Harding

How to Be Your Own Auto Mechanic
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How to Be Your Own Auto Mechanic

By Jenny Stanley

How to Use a Paint Sprayer to Give Your Projects a Flawless Finish—Fast
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How to Use a Paint Sprayer to Give Your Projects a Flawless Finish—Fast

By Mark Wolfe

How to Wire a Light Switch: Easy Steps for Single-Pole and 3-Way Switches
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How to Wire a Light Switch: Easy Steps for Single-Pole and 3-Way Switches

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Change Windshield Wipers Yourself
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How to Change Windshield Wipers Yourself

By Timothy Dale

How to Change a Tire Like a Pro
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How to Change a Tire Like a Pro

By Timothy Dale

4 Different Types of Welding Every DIYer Should Know
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4 Different Types of Welding Every DIYer Should Know

By Bob Beacham

How to Soundproof an Apartment Without Opening Up Walls
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How to Soundproof an Apartment Without Opening Up Walls

By Stacey L. Nash

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8 Things You Should Never Put in the Washing Machine

By Alexa Erickson

How to Remove Vinyl Flooring
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How to Remove Vinyl Flooring

By Bob Vila

How to Remove a Broken Bolt
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How to Remove a Broken Bolt

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

How to Stain Concrete
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How to Stain Concrete

By Joe Provey

How to Cut Ceramic Tile
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How to Cut Ceramic Tile

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Destroy a Hard Drive
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How to Destroy a Hard Drive

By Timothy Dale

How to Replace a Toilet
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How to Replace a Toilet

By Michael Franco

How To: Remove Hot Glue
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How To: Remove Hot Glue

By Kristen Mosier

Easy Ways to Make Your Home More Disability-Friendly
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Easy Ways to Make Your Home More Disability-Friendly

By Glenda Taylor

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How To: Acid Stain Concrete

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

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