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10 Brilliant Hacks for Your Best-Ever Paint Finish
Get pro-quality results on your next paint job with these expert tips and tools that promise ease of application, consistent color and texture, and crisp, clean edges. <br/> <br/> <em>This content has been bro...
Dos and Don'ts of Building Retaining Walls
Reducing soil erosion, turning steep slopes into terraced backdrops, creating focal points in the landscape—retaining walls serve many purposes. Indeed, they are some of the most common ways to correct problems c...
5 Ways to Remove Rust Stains
You might recall from Chemistry 101 that only iron or iron alloys like steel can form rust when exposed to oxygen and moisture. But that doesn't completely limit rust's reach. In fact, when rust comes into conta...
How To: Remove a Broken Light Bulb
Incandescent light bulbs are known to occasionally shatter in their fixtures—and when they do, it’s both difficult and dangerous to extract the bulb’s threaded base from the socket. Bits of broken glass and the r...
10 Doable Designs for a DIY Rug
Though not always considered essential, area rugs provide comfort and warmth for hard floor surfaces, while adding aesthetics to a room’s design. But the hunt for the right rug is not always easy. Whether you've ...
Solved! What to Do About Cracks in a Concrete Driveway
Q: We just bought a new house and we love it, but the driveway has a few cracks and I’d really like to fix them. Is repairing a cracked driveway a do-it-yourself job, or will I need to hire a contractor?A: While ...
How To: Use a Portable Generator
During a power outage, a generator that runs on gasoline can provide enough juice to keep your lights on, your groceries from spoiling, and your fans spinning. Set up a portable unit outside your home, and connec...
How To: Balance a Wobbly Ceiling Fan
Even in the age of central air, ceiling fans still have their lofty place. The welcome breeze they provide evaporates sweat and contributes to the cooling effect every home calls for in summer. After much use, th...
How To: Drain a Toilet
Whether fixing a toilet that’s running or leaking from the base, cleaning the tank, or replacing a unit that’s beyond repair, your first step must be to drain the toilet in order to inspect its internal parts and...
Solved! What to Do About Mold in the Air Conditioner
Q: There’s been a mysterious, slightly moldy smell in my home all summer, and this morning, when our window air conditioner kicked on, I noticed that the odor unmistakably came from the unit. I know it’s unhealth...
