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APRIL 4, 2017 | TUESDAY
How To: Cut Concrete
Whether you want to create a countertop or expand your sidewalk, cutting concrete yourself may not be as daunting as you imagine. Slicing through slabs thicker than six inches is best left to a pro, but anything ...
MARCH 31, 2017 | FRIDAY
Buyer's Guide: Bathroom Fans
Nothing beats a hot shower at the end of a long day. But while the steamy water works wonders on your nerves, it has the opposite effect on your bathroom—especially if the enclosed space isn’t properly ventilated...
MARCH 30, 2017 | THURSDAY
All You Need to Know About Insecticidal Soap
Are aphids gnawing on your heirloom roses? Are spider mites munching on your tomato plants? If garden pests are bugging you but you’re not a fan of toxic pesticides, take heart; there’s a safer fix. Insecticidal ...
MARCH 29, 2017 | WEDNESDAY
How To: Dispose of Gasoline
From powering vehicles and generators to garden tools, gasoline makes our world go around. Leaving unused remnants of the fuel stored too long in your garage or sitting in a riding lawnmower all winter, however, ...
MARCH 28, 2017 | TUESDAY
How To: Choose the Right Scraper for the Job
Removing old wallpaper, filling nail holes, and prying off hardened putty all rely on one simple and supremely handy tool: a scraper. But depending on which DIY job you're gearing up to tackle, you'll pro...
MARCH 25, 2017 | SATURDAY
So, You Want to... Install a Doorbell
Ever since we’ve had doors, we’ve been re-inventing ways to be alerted to a visitor’s arrival. Hefty iron knockers gave way to tinkling bells that chimed at the turn of the handle, and today, technological advanc...
MARCH 24, 2017 | FRIDAY
All You Need to Know About Driveway Cleaning
Nothing is quite as aggravating as discovering that the delivery guy’s van leaked oil on your driveway, or that the dried leaves you didn’t sweep up last fall created stubborn brown stains that won’t rinse away. ...
MARCH 22, 2017 | WEDNESDAY
DIY Lite: This Curtain Rod Only Costs $12 to Make
While often initially installed for privacy, window treatments do a lot to improve a space's interior design. Curtains help fill out an empty wall, make windows appear larger, and even draw in accent colors f...
MARCH 22, 2017 | WEDNESDAY
How To: Glaze Kitchen Cabinets
An outdated kitchen puts a damper on daily meal prep and entertaining, but a full-on kitchen renovation is rarely in the cards. Instead of spending thousands of dollars, though, homeowners can transform the space...
MARCH 22, 2017 | WEDNESDAY
How To: Soundproof a Wall
Whether your teen has rock star dreams or your 8-year-old has started tap-dancing, you’ll find that a little soundproofing can go a long way toward keeping the peace—and quiet—at home. Soundproofing is most effec...