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MAY 9, 2017 | TUESDAY
How To: Mow a Lawn
If you’ve got grass, it may feel that the more you mow, the more it grows! But keeping your lawn neatly manicured is a must for optimal enjoyment and curb appeal. So rather than go at it in a haphazard manner, fo...
MAY 3, 2017 | WEDNESDAY
How To: Pressure Wash a House
There may not be a magic wand to instantly banish years of mildew, soot, dirt, and grime from your home’s exterior, but pressure washing can get rid of unattractive build-up to restore a tidier look to traditiona...
MAY 3, 2017 | WEDNESDAY
Solved! The Best Time to Plant Grass Seed
Q: I’d like to lay some grass seed this year, but I don’t want to get the timing wrong and create more work than necessary. What’s the best time of year to sow a new lawn from scratch?A: More than anything else, ...
MAY 3, 2017 | WEDNESDAY
DIY Lite: Make This Clever Catchall with Nothing But Rope
Available in all shapes and sizes, baskets are often the simplest way to store anything from your soap collection to office supplies—and with a touch more texture and style than transparent bins, at that. Head to...
MAY 2, 2017 | TUESDAY
How To: Paint Aluminum
A lightweight and durable material, aluminum has long been used for construction projects and home furnishings. Though the silvery-white metal looks sleek and modern on its own, many homeowners opt to update thei...
APRIL 27, 2017 | THURSDAY
Buyer’s Guide: Weed Whackers
If your lawn features a lot of “interruptions”—trees, shrubbery, pavers, and pathways—odds are that you struggle with a bulky lawnmower to maneuver some of the landscaping highlights. A perfect landscaping compl...
APRIL 27, 2017 | THURSDAY
Solved! The Best Time to Water Grass
Q: I notice neighbors’ sprinklers running at all hours of the day. What’s the best time to water grass—and how much is enough?A: With many communities experiencing drought in recent years, it’s more important tha...
APRIL 27, 2017 | THURSDAY
How To: Cut Mirror
Mirrors enhance any interior as both decorative and highly functional features, bouncing light and offering an opportunity to check your appearance before running out the door. Finding the right one for your need...
APRIL 20, 2017 | THURSDAY
How To: Create a Walk-In Closet in 1 Hour
Have you dreamed about a walk-in closet with endless storage possibilities for clothes and accessories? Fortunately, virtually any spare space—from an underused home office to a small bedroom sitting vacant now t...
APRIL 19, 2017 | WEDNESDAY
How To: Replace A Toilet Flange
The bathroom may well be the wet spot in any home, but water pooling around the base of the commode doesn't fall in the norm. This dampness means it might be time to replace the flange, the circular pipe fitt...