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JUNE 23, 2017 | FRIDAY
Porcelain or Ceramic: Which Tile Type Is Right for You?
When considering a tile refresh for any floor, wall, or countertop, keep porcelain and ceramic tiles top of mind for their classic look and clean-lined appearance. Homeowners love their durability and versatility...
JUNE 21, 2017 | WEDNESDAY
The Dos and Don'ts of Building a Shed
A backyard shed frees up your home and garage by storing cumbersome essentials like your riding mower, hedge trimmers, and other lawn care equipment. But these sturdy little buildings can serve a host of other pr...
JUNE 16, 2017 | FRIDAY
How To: Use a Table Saw
Anyone serious about woodworking or DIY eventually wants to add a table saw to their power tool arsenal. Named for the table that supports the material being cut, the table saw is an excellent tool for making qui...
JUNE 16, 2017 | FRIDAY
5 Simple Fixes for Worn Concrete
Concrete is one of the most durable construction materials around, but faulty installation, everyday wear and tear, exposure to chemicals, and even the hazards of extreme temperatures can all take a toll on concr...
JUNE 13, 2017 | TUESDAY
How To: Move a Refrigerator
When you’re starting out in a new home or renovating the kitchen in your current one, the time may come when you must figure out how to move a refrigerator. With fridges weighing in anywhere between 150 and 350 p...
JUNE 8, 2017 | THURSDAY
How To: Get Rid of Ticks
Ticks are a fact of outdoor life throughout the United States. These blood-feeding arachnids become active every year after the first frost. But, while every creature has its place in the food chain, you don’t wa...
JUNE 8, 2017 | THURSDAY
How To: Mud Drywall
"Mudding," the process of applying multiple thin coats of drywall compound to the joints and screw indentations in newly hung drywall, sounds messy—and it is. But when done correctly, the result is a wa...
JUNE 5, 2017 | MONDAY
How To: Make Your Own All-Purpose Cleaner
While more and more households are going chemical-free, no one wants to sacrifice cleanliness, especially in the kitchen and bath, where banishing bacteria is a must. Commercial non-toxic cleaners tend to be pric...
JUNE 2, 2017 | FRIDAY
How To: Attract Hummingbirds
With iridescent wings that catch the light as they flit between flowers, hummingbirds have earned their nickname of “flying jewels. ” There are more than 300 species of these migratory winged wonders, 12 of which...
JUNE 1, 2017 | THURSDAY
How To: Clean Brick
The naturally distressed patina of brick adds to its desirability indoors and out, but too much dirt accumulation can reduce the beautifully weathered blocks—not to mention the mortar between them—to unattractive...