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How To Remove Permanent Marker
Interior

How To: Remove Permanent Marker

Wait! No need to discard a coffee table stained by permanent marker or despair over a wall covered in doodles just yet. These accidents can be reversed—and here's how.

How to Make a Gingerbread House - Complete
Design

How To: Make a Gingerbread House From Scratch

Making a homemade gingerbread house really brings the holidays to life. And with this easy tutorial, you too can try your hand at some festive, luscious, small-scale new construction.

how to jumpstart a car without another car
DIY

How to Jump-Start a Car Without Another Car

This is one instance you don’t want to channel Angus “Mac” MacGyver.

How to Remove Red Wine Stains
Interior

3 Fixes for Red Wine Stains

Don’t let a red wine spill spoil your party. Quickly remedy the accident with one of these three easy solutions, and follow with a toast to stain-free carpeting and upholstery!

How to strip furniture
DIY

How To: Strip Furniture

Don't kick a good piece of wood furniture to the curb just because its finish no longer suits the latest craze. Learn how to strip off that outdated look and reveal a blank canvas that's ready to be remade.

How to Paint a Front Door
Exterior

How To: Paint Your Front Door

A can of fresh paint is all it takes to boost home's curb appeal and brighten your mood upon pulling into the driveway. Cleaning up that lackluster paint on your front door is a simple and satisfying job, so why not make a day of it? Follow this step-by-step for an easy home update.

How to Polish Silver
DIY

How To: Polish Silver

With these simple, totally DIY-friendly tips, you can keep your silver clean, shiny, and tarnish-free with a minimum of elbow grease.

How to Make a Concrete Walkway
Exterior

How To: Make a Concrete Walkway

A concrete path offers an inexpensive, easy-DIY alternative to pricier, more challenging walkway materials like brick and natural stone.

How to Choose a Well Pump
Interior

How To: Choose a Well Pump

If your family relies on a well for water, it's important to have the right type of pump with enough power to keep the water flowing, even on the busiest mornings. Brush up on a few well pump basics today, so you'll be primed for a smart purchase when the time comes.

How to Repair Concrete Steps
Exterior

How To: Repair Concrete Steps

Over time, as a result of constant foot traffic and the ravages of the elements, outdoor stairs can start to deteriorate. You can reverse damage and keep your stairs looking as good as new with a little maintenance and some innovative, effective products that simplify and speed up concrete repairs.

How to Propagate Succulents
Lawn & Garden

How To: Propagate Succulents

All it takes is one of these pretty plants—and this smart guide—to yield a bounty.

How to Clean a Fan
DIY

How To: Clean a Fan

Follow these routines to ensure your oscillating fan stays spotless and works at maximum efficiency.

How to Age Metal
DIY

How To: Age Metal

Give your decorative metals, be they silver, copper, or cast iron, a delightfully distressed makeover with these easy DIY techniques.

How to Clean a Glass Cooktop
Interior

How To: Clean a Glass Cooktop

Your glass cooktop is often the first surface in your kitchen to experience the thrills—and the spills—of a dinner party, large or small. Render it spick-and-span again using this easy, all-natural approach.

Faucet Aerators
Reviews

A Cheap and Easy Way to Slash Your Water Bill

Adding or replacing a faucet aerator is an amazingly simple fix that can have a big payoff in conserving water and cutting your utility bills.

How to Insulate an Attic
Interior

So, You Want to… Insulate the Attic

Insulate your attic to keep your heating and cooling from going through the roof, along with your monthly budget!

How to Use a Jigsaw
DIY

How To: Use a Jigsaw

Create beautiful curves in wood, metal, and other materials with this specialized tool and these techniques.

How to Glaze Kitchen Cabinets
Interior

How To: Glaze Kitchen Cabinets

If your kitchen cabinets are in need of a refresh, pick glaze over paint or stain alone this time to try out a trendy vintage-inspired finish.

How to Cut Glass
DIY

How To: Cut Glass

Get a perfect pane for your project with this step-by-step guide.

How to Cut Concrete
DIY

How To: Cut Concrete

With a diamond blade and proper safety precautions, you can cut through concrete for your sidewalk, countertop, patio, or DIY project.