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Skills & Techniques(Page 3)

Latest in Skills & Techniques

Woman using green spray paint in cardboard box.
DIY

How to Paint Plastic

Written by Bob Vila, Theresa Clement, Photography by Tom Fenenga

A DIYer using a glue gun on a piece of plywood with a graphic overlay that says Tool Tutorial.
DIY

How to Use a Glue Gun for Crafting and Home DIY

By Kristen Mosier

Woman mixes DIY toilet cleaner ingredients, including baking soda and essential oil, in glass bowl.
DIY

How to Make a DIY Toilet Bowl Cleaner

By Tony Carrick, Donna Boyle Schwartz, Steffani Cameron

A bunch of glue tips.
DIY

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

By Deirdre Mundorf

How to Stretch Carpet - Carpeted Living Room
DIY

How to Stretch Carpet

By Timothy Dale

A woman rolling out a large high-pile area rug out on the floor of her home.
DIY

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

By Deirdre Mundorf

Woman holding lit white candle in hands.
DIY

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

By Sandi Schwartz

A person fixing a bathroom sink drain for DIY plumbing repair with graphic overlay that says New Year, New Skill.
Interior

How to Be Your Own Plumber

By Timothy Dale

Woman tracing a poster board template onto a piece of foam.
DIY

How to Cut Foam in 3 Easy Steps

By Bob Beacham

Paint stripping DIY
DIY

How to Remove Paint From Wood

By Bob Vila, Teresa Odle

Nails vs. Screws: Which to Use in Your Project
DIY

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

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

Bucket of concrete with dry cement powder.
DIY

How to Mix Concrete Properly

By Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

Woman lighting candle at wooden table in living room.
DIY

5 Tricks to Fix a Broken Candle Wick

By Savannah Sher

Woman hanging wallpaper.
DIY

How to Measure for Wallpaper in 6 Quick Steps

By Emily Benda Gaylord

Man holding open beer bottle.
DIY

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

By Tom Scalisi

Garbage disposal installed under sink.
DIY

How to Install a Garbage Disposal

By Tony Carrick

Beadboard wall in a beautiful home office
DIY

How to Install Beadboard

By Theresa Clement, Mark Clement, Bob Vila Staff

young woman squatting in kitchen and loading a dishwasher
DIY

How to Load a Dishwasher the Right Way

By Michael Franco, Gretchen Heber

How to Remove Paint from Concrete
DIY

How to Remove Paint from Concrete

By Bob Vila

Herbs air drying
Lawn & Garden

How to Dry Herbs

By Jennifer Noonan

13 Top Tips to Make Any Paint Job Go Faster
DIY

13 Top Tips to Make Any Paint Job Go Faster

By Theresa Clement

Wiping away rust from a metal saucepan over a kitchen sink
DIY

5 Ways to Remove Rust From Metal Using Kitchen Ingredients

By Bob Vila

How to Pack for a Move
Real Estate

How to Pack for a Move

By Melissa Graham

How To Move a Piano
DIY

How To Move a Piano Safely

By Melissa Graham

How to Install a Prehung Door - interior open door
Interior

How to Install a Prehung Door

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila, Timothy Dale

how to install a faucet
DIY

How to Install a Faucet

By Theresa Clement, Kit Stansley

how to level a floor
DIY

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

By Theresa Clement, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

how to install a deadbolt
DIY

How to Install a Deadbolt Lock

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila

how to install baseboard
Interior

How to Install Baseboard Trim

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila, Joe Provey

how to drill a hole in glass
DIY

How to Drill a Hole in Glass

By Kat Hodgins, Bob Vila

how to refinish bathtub
Interior

How to Refinish a Bathtub

By Timothy Dale, Trish Popovitch

how to use a paint sprayer
DIY

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

By Mark Wolfe

how to wire light switch
Interior

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

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

types of welding
DIY

4 Different Types of Welding Every DIYer Should Know

By Bob Beacham

how to soundproof an apartment
DIY

How to Soundproof an Apartment Without Opening Up Walls

By Stacey L. Nash

8 Things You Should Never Put in the Washing Machine
DIY

8 Things You Should Never Put in the Washing Machine

By Alexa Erickson

How to Cut Ceramic Tile - Prep for Cuts
DIY

How to Cut Ceramic Tile

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

repair of computer hard drives. on the table . concept of computer technology and repair
DIY

How to Destroy a Hard Drive

By Timothy Dale

How To Remove Hot Glue
DIY

How To: Remove Hot Glue

By Kristen Mosier

Easy Ways to Make Your Home More Disability-Friendly
Interior

Easy Ways to Make Your Home More Disability-Friendly

By Glenda Taylor

How To: Acid Stain Concrete
DIY

How To: Acid Stain Concrete

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Thompson's Water Seal Waterproofing Stain
Exterior

How To: Protect and Beautify a Wood Deck

By Joe Provey

how long does wood glue take to dry
DIY

Solved! How Long Does Wood Glue Take to Dry?

By Bob Beacham

How to Stack Firewood
Interior

How To: Stack Firewood

By Kelsey Savage, Emma Caplan

types of rope
DIY

10 Types of Rope All DIYers Should Know

By Tom Scalisi

Spraying vs. Rolling Paint
DIY

What’s the Difference? Spraying vs. Rolling Paint

By Carol J Alexander

How to Lay a Stone Path
Exterior

How To: Lay a Stone Garden Path

By Jean Nayar, Bob Vila

5 Ways to Remove Rust Stains
DIY

5 Ways to Remove Rust Stains with Common Pantry Staples

By Manasa Reddigari

Fit 50-ish woman preparing to unload a kayak from the top of her vehicle.
DIY

10 Types of Knots All DIYers Should Know

By Tom Scalisi

How to Cut in Paint
DIY

How To: Cut In Paint

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Build an Outdoor Shower
DIY

How To: Make an Outdoor Shower

By Chris Gardner

Spray Painting Tips
DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Spray Painting

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Remove a Doorknob - With Hidden Screws
DIY

How To: Remove and Replace a Doorknob

By Bob Vila

How to Paint Aluninum
DIY

How To: Paint Aluminum

By Bob Vila

How to Make a Picture Frame
DIY

How To: Make a Picture Frame

By Michael Franco

How to Polish Marble
DIY

How To: Polish Marble

By Michelle Ullman

7 Types of Wall Texture and the Techniques Behind Them
Interior

7 Types of Wall Texture and the Techniques Behind Them

By Timothy Dale, Bob Vila

How to Paint Textured Walls
DIY

How To: Paint Textured Walls

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Strip Wire
DIY

How To: Strip Wire

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Cut Plastic
DIY

How To: Cut Plastic

By Bob Vila

How to Clean Slate
DIY

How To: Clean Slate

By Jennifer Noonan

How to Clean Bronze
DIY

How To: Clean Bronze

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

How to Paint Fabric
DIY

How To: Paint Fabric

By Kathleen Corlett

how to jumpstart a car without another car
DIY

How to Jump-Start a Car Without Another Car

By Jonathon Klein