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Woman in navy polo shirt uses a paint roller to paint a sheet of MDF green.
Painting & Finishing

How to Paint MDF Furniture and Cabinets

Want to give your IKEA furniture or cabinets a refresh? This guide will show you how to paint MDF and give them a whole new look.

The Best Air Conditioner Cover Option installed on a window air conditioning unit
Reviews

The Best Air Conditioner Covers

Be cool and keep your air conditioning units protected against the elements with these top air conditioner covers.

The exterior of a modern home is made of concrete.
Architecture

Should You Consider a Concrete House?

Long since popular in Europe, the concrete house now makes its way to American soil.

A person's hand is removing the carburetor of a lawn mower in order to clean it.
DIY

How to Clean a Lawn Mower Carburetor

Learn how to clean your lawn mower’s carburetor to keep it running smoothly for years to come.

A person wearing a white glove is using a red pipe cutter to cut a copper pipe.
Workshop

How to Cut Copper Pipe

Prep for your piping project—be it plumbing or something a little craftier—by first learning how to cut through copper pipes.

sawhorse plans
Easy DIY Projects

9 Sawhorse Plans You Can Build This Weekend

Discover simple and innovative plans for crafting DIY sawhorses, which are easy and useful projects for novice woodworkers.

Black algae on a pool bottom growing around the drain.
Pools & Water Features

How to Get Rid of Black Algae in Your Swimming Pool (and Keep it From Coming Back)

After speaking to pool professionals, we’ve put together a guide that will beat the persistent nuisance of black algae growth once and for all.

Trails of leaf miner insect damage on tree leaves.
Garden Pests

How to Get Rid of Leaf Miners Organically

Do leaf miners only do minor damage or are they a major garden problem that may require you to resort to insecticides?

A new home's concrete slab foundation is laid in a dirt lot in front of a neighborhood.
Foundations

Concrete, Block, and Slab Foundations

Climate, including high water tables, frost lines, harsh winters, and vulnerability to storm surge and high winds, will determine whether a slab or below-grade foundation is chosen.

Nail Guns Are on Sale at The Home Depot
Power Tools

Home Depot Has a Secret Sale on Nail Guns Right Now: Save Big on DeWalt, Milwaukee, and More

Nail guns speed up all your building projects. Grab your favorite brand now—deeply discounted at The Home Depot.

Orange weed eater string on trimmer cutting weeds
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Weed Eater Strings for Trimming, Edging, and Cutting, Tested

The right string trimmer line makes the job easier on you and your equipment.

A view of Sunday's pest control products on a step outdoors.
Lawn, Garden & Pool

Hundreds of Bugs Crawl Out of My Basement Walls Every Year—Until I Tried This One Product

This company is known for their effective DIY lawn care plans, but how do their pest control products stack up?

A dead hedge fence made with plant debris, logs, and twigs.
Fences

This Unique Fence Style Has Been Around for Ages—But It’s Not Right for Everyone

Add rustic charm to your garden and attract wildlife by transforming old plant debris into a DIY dead hedge.

A man is inspecting a toilet with the tank lid removed with the intention of repairing it.
Toilets

How to Fix a Running Toilet

If your toilet won't stop running, it's time to troubleshoot parts such as the overflow tube, fill valve, and flush valve. Here's how to quiet your commode.

The Best Solar-Powered Security Camera Options
Reviews

The Best Solar-Powered Security Cameras

A solar-powered security camera can provide 24/7 protection, even during a power outage.

A hen leaves a wooden chicken coop using a ramp while a farmer feeds the flock in the background.
Building & Installing

How to Build a Chicken Coop: The Basics Every Backyard Keeper Should Know

Protect your chicks from predators and “fowl” weather by learning how to build them a chicken coop…perhaps a Cluckingham Palace.

A light wood colored laminate flooring has a scratch that was caused by the chair on top of it.
DIY

How to Repair Laminate Flooring: 5 Problems, Solved

From scratches to buckling, follow these steps to fix common laminate flooring problems yourself.

The best wood stove option installed and burning wood in a cozy living room
Reviews

The 8 Best Wood Stoves for Warmth, Efficiency, and Ambiance

Create warmth and ambience with a rustic wood stove in your home, cabin, or tent.

Best Pellet Stove Options
Reviews

The Best Pellet Stoves

A quality pellet stove can supplement your home’s heating system to help keep you warm and cozy.

The Best Smart Lock Options
Safety & Security

The Best Smart Locks For Your Needs, Tested and Reviewed

We tested highly rated smart locks that feature connectivity, changeable codes, and fingerprint readers. Find out which ones scored the highest on our tests.