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How to Drill Hole in Tile
DIY

Quick Tip: The Trick to Drilling Through Slippery Ceramic Tile

This quick trick makes easy work of drilling holes through slick tiles.

How to Clean Paint Rollers
DIY

Quick Tip: The Key to Preserving Paint Rollers

The cost of new rollers for every paint project adds up fast! Save money with some seriously easy tricks that will extend the life of this essential tool.

Heat the Patio Year-Round with Outdoor Radiant Heat
Exterior

All About Outdoor Radiant Heating Systems

You don’t have to wait for the first signs of spring—or shovel a load of snow from your patio—to enjoy an alfresco meal in your home’s outdoor space.

Building a Carport - Attached to the Home
Exterior

So, You Want to… Build a Carport

If you're looking to build an inexpensive shelter for your vehicle, a carport can be a great alternative to a costlier, more ambitious garage. But erecting a carport involves more than just slapping a kit together. Read on for just a few issues you should consider before you decide to put a carport on your property.

This Popular House Style in Chicago Is Going Extinct
Design

This Popular House Style in Chicago Is Going Extinct

Workers cottages, once a staple of Chicago’s middle-class culture, came to define the character of its residential neighborhoods. Now they’re being demolished in the name of urban development. Can they be saved, or will they slip, one by one, into obscurity?

7 Fertilizer Mistakes Most Home Gardeners Make
Lawn & Garden

7 Fertilizer Mistakes Most Home Gardeners Make

These innocent missteps may be working against you. Feed your garden the right way and watch it thrive.

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Exterior

Genius! DIY a Roof Rake with Hardware Store Supplies

Letting snow pile up on your roof can lead to ice dams, leaks, and other costly repairs. Make this easy avalanche roof rake for the winter, and let a clever DIY design do all the work for you.

How To Make Wallpaper
DIY

2 Ways to Make Your Own Wallpaper

Don't let a blank wall get you down! Create a truly custom interior that suits your style and needs—be they temporary or permanent—with one of these two DIY wallpaper methods.

How to Install Chair Rail - Painted Chair Rail
Interior

How To: Install Chair Rail Molding

Historically used to protect walls from being damaged by the seat backs of chairs, chair rails now serve primarily as a stylish embellishment. With these straightforward instructions, you'll be able to install chair rail molding in a weekend—and reap its visual and practical benefits for years to come.

SQ4D Press Riverhead
Real Estate

What the First 3D-Printed House for Sale Means for the Future of New Construction, According to Home Builders

Building methods haven't changed much in years, but then 3D printing arrived on the scene. Now, builders who use computer-automated technology are able to construct homes more quickly and affordably.

15 Ways to Freshen Up Your Exterior Entryway Right Now
Exterior

15 Ways to Freshen Up Your Exterior Entryway Right Now

From stoops to wrap around porches, there’s plenty of creative ways to add style to the entryway.

All You Need to Know About Track Lighting
Interior

3 Tips to Choosing Track Lighting

Whether you live in a contemporary high-rise or suburban ranch, track lighting is sure to provide dramatic and enhanced illumination to any room of the house.

How to Remove Rivets - From a Corrugated Metal Shed
DIY

How To: Remove Rivets

The ubiquitous metal bolts are designed for permanence, but sometimes they’ve simply got to go. These techniques will help you get them out cleanly, with or without a drill.

Skim Coat Plastering
Interior

All About Skim Coat Plastering

Learn everything you need to know about skim coat plastering—what it is, how to apply it, and what to consider when taking on such a project.

Spray Painting Tips
DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Spray Painting

Grab a can and shake up your decor with these practical tips.

How a Chimney Works
Exterior

Chimneys 101

The chimney might not be a part of your home you consider very often, but keeping it in good working order is a critical part of ensuring a safe and healthy home.

10 Ways to Decorate With Floor Mirrors That Are Right on Trend
Interior

10 Ways to Decorate With Floor Mirrors That Are Right on Trend

Indispensable for creating ornate entryways, faux windows, and other decorative effects, floor mirrors are essential pieces of home design.

tim allen and richard karn from home improvement
DIY

Home Improvement Fans React to Tim Allen and Richard Karn’s New Show

DIY enthusiasts loved Tool Time back in the day, but does the duo's new show live up to the hype surrounding their reunion?

9 Curb Appeal Trends You Might Regret Sooner Rather Than Later
Exterior

9 Curb Appeal Trends You Might Regret Sooner Rather Than Later

If you’re thinking about updating your home’s exterior, be sure to avoid these outdated, so-20th-century trends.

How to Clean Shower Doors
Interior

The Easiest Way to Clean Shower Doors

Say goodbye to streaks and soap scum when you follow these simple tips.