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Insulation

Soundproof Your Floors

Kitchen Design

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.

Outdoor Living

How To: Make a Sandbox

Few summer DIY projects are as easy to complete—or provide as much fun—as a backyard sandbox.

Cleaning & Organizing

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.

Deck, Patio & Porch

Planning Guide: Wood Decks

When it comes to wood decks, here's everything you need to know about planning, materials, and maintenance.

Mold & Mildew

How To: Dry a Wet Basement

Protect your possessions and home from mold, rot, and insects.

Reviews

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.

Foundations

Add an Entrance to Your Basement

Exterior access doors adds value and convenience to basements.

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.

Reviews

The Best Air Conditioner Covers

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

Architecture

Should You Consider a Concrete House?

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.