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How To: Build a Kitchen Island
Maximize any kitchen space—cramped or capacious—by building a custom kitchen island to fit all of your needs.
How To: Make a Sandbox
Few summer DIY projects are as easy to complete—or provide as much fun—as a backyard sandbox.
Going Green and Keeping Clean: Outdoor Edition
If you think environmentally-friendly products aren't strong enough to clean the grime off your house then think again—green cleaning is tough on dirt and soft on Mother Earth.
Planning Guide: Wood Decks
When it comes to wood decks, here's everything you need to know about planning, materials, and maintenance.
How To: Dry a Wet Basement
Protect your possessions and home from mold, rot, and insects.
Buyer’s Guide: Laminate Countertops
If you're shopping around for products to use in a budget kitchen renovation, consider buying laminate countertops, now available in more style options than ever before.
Add an Entrance to Your Basement
Exterior access doors adds value and convenience to basements.
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 Covers
Be cool and keep your air conditioning units protected against the elements with these top air conditioner covers.
Should You Consider a Concrete House?
Long since popular in Europe, the concrete house now makes its way to American soil.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.