Skills & Techniques(Page 4)

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How to Age Metal

How To: Age Metal How To: Age Metal

By Manasa Reddigari, Kathleen Corlett

How to Cut Glass

How To: Cut Glass How To: Cut Glass

Accentlandscapesinc-retailing-wall

Repairing a Retaining Wall Repairing a Retaining Wall

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

How to Sweat Copper Pipes

How To: Sweat Copper Pipe How To: Sweat Copper Pipe

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

How to Weather Wood - 5 Ways

5 Ways to Weather Wood 5 Ways to Weather Wood

By Steffani Cameron, Jennifer Noonan

How to Hang Shelves

How To: Hang Shelves How To: Hang Shelves

Shhh! 11 DIYs for a Soundproofed Home

Shhh! 11 DIYs for a Soundproofed Home Shhh! 11 DIYs for a Soundproofed Home

How to Install Door Hardware

How To: Install Door Hardware How To: Install Door Hardware

By Kit Stansley, Bob Vila

How to Cut Brick

How To: Cut Brick How To: Cut Brick

By Robert Ferguson, Bob Vila

How to Paint Chrome

How To: Paint Chrome How To: Paint Chrome

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

How to Paint Glass - Bottles

How To: Paint Glass How To: Paint Glass

How to Paint Metal

How To: Paint Metal How To: Paint Metal

How to Sharpen Drill Bits

How To: Sharpen Drill Bits How To: Sharpen Drill Bits

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

How to Plane a Door

How To: Plane a Door How To: Plane a Door

How To: Stain Cabinets

How To: Stain Cabinets How To: Stain Cabinets

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

How to Paint Stainless Steel Lockers

How To: Paint Stainless Steel How To: Paint Stainless Steel

How to Replace a Tub Spout

How To: Replace a Tub Spout How To: Replace a Tub Spout

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

mitered corner detail

How To: Make a Mitered Corner How To: Make a Mitered Corner

By Chris Gardner

Clean-cutting-laminate

How To: Get Clean, Chip-Free Cuts in Melamine and Veneer How To: Get Clean, Chip-Free Cuts in Melamine and Veneer

By Chris Gardner

Never Make These 13 Mistakes with a Ladder

Never Make These 13 Mistakes with a Ladder Never Make These 13 Mistakes with a Ladder

By Manasa Reddigari

All You Need to Know About French Polishing Wood Furniture

All You Need to Know About French Polishing All You Need to Know About French Polishing

By Michelle Ullman

How to Cut Granite

How To: Cut Granite How To: Cut Granite

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Rust Metal (on Purpose!)

How To: Rust Metal How To: Rust Metal

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Pole used to prop sagging closet rod.

How To: Fix a Sagging Closet Pole How To: Fix a Sagging Closet Pole

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Pet Door

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Pet Door 5 Things to Know Before Installing a Pet Door

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Knockdown Texture

All You Need to Know About Knockdown Texture All You Need to Know About Knockdown Texture

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Achieve a Wood Finish with Paint

How To: Create a Faux Wood Grain… with Paint! How To: Create a Faux Wood Grain… with Paint!

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

The Dos and Don'ts of Drywall Taping

The Dos and Don’ts of Taping Drywall The Dos and Don’ts of Taping Drywall

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Cut Pavers

How To: Cut Pavers How To: Cut Pavers

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Achieve a Unique Burnt Wood Finish with Shou Sugi Ban

The Appeal of a Burnt Wood Finish The Appeal of a Burnt Wood Finish

By Manasa Reddigari

Miter Saw vs. Table Saw: 9 Key Differences to Know

What’s the Difference? Miter Saw vs. Table Saw What’s the Difference? Miter Saw vs. Table Saw

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Remove Scratches from Plastic

How To: Remove Scratches from Plastic How To: Remove Scratches from Plastic

By Katelin Hill

Working with Concrete - DIY Pete

Pro Tips: A Concrete Master Shares 5 Secrets to Success Pro Tips: A Concrete Master Shares 5 Secrets to Success

By Caylin Harris

Six Things to Know Before Cutting Metal

6 Things to Know Before Cutting Metal 6 Things to Know Before Cutting Metal

By Timothy Dale

YoungHouseLove-Arranging-Hanging-Artwork

5 Favorite Picture Hanging Tricks 5 Favorite Picture Hanging Tricks

By Chris Gardner

Bleaching Wood - 11 Do's and Don'ts

The Dos and Don’ts of Bleaching Wood The Dos and Don’ts of Bleaching Wood

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

Dos and Don'ts of Curing Concrete

The Dos and Don’ts of Curing Concrete The Dos and Don’ts of Curing Concrete

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Milk Paint Recipe - Furniture

How To: Make Your Own Milk Paint How To: Make Your Own Milk Paint

By Jennifer Noonan

Solved! How, When, and Why You Should Be Drilling Pilot Holes

Solved! When, Why, and How to Use Pilot Holes Correctly Solved! When, Why, and How to Use Pilot Holes Correctly

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

How to Refinish a Dresser

How To: Refinish a Dresser How To: Refinish a Dresser

My homemade drill guide.

How To: Drill Straight 90° Holes (Without a Drill Press) How To: Drill Straight 90° Holes (Without a Drill Press)

By Chris Gardner

Clean-Cut-Plywood

5 Ways to Get Perfect, Clean Cuts in Plywood 5 Ways to Get Perfect, Clean Cuts in Plywood

By Chris Gardner

Cerused Wood: How to Get the Furniture Finish at Home

All You Need to Know About Cerused Wood All You Need to Know About Cerused Wood

By Manasa Reddigari

Paint Can Brush

The Right Way to Handle a Paintbrush The Right Way to Handle a Paintbrush

By Michael Franco

Mixing Concrete Tips with HYDE StirWhip

The Dos and Don’ts of Mixing Concrete The Dos and Don’ts of Mixing Concrete

By Glenda Taylor

Refrigerator Organization

Buy or DIY: 5 Ways to Fit More in Your Fridge & Freezer Buy or DIY: 5 Ways to Fit More in Your Fridge & Freezer

By Jennifer Noonan