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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Make the most of your project, whether you're planning to paint wrought iron or wood flooring, concrete or curtains.

Lower maintenance lawns are becoming more and more popular. Finding ways to decrease the amount of grass in the yard can reduce your reliance on watering, chemical fertilizers, and weekend mowing to keep it beautiful. Gravel and stone to the rescue! There are excellent alternatives to turf grass that you can incorporate into your landscape.

Prevent a single furry invader from turning into a full-on infestation with six easy steps.

Follow these tips to ensure your home and family are ready for the snowy conditions.

Few colors in home design can be considered both fresh and traditional, but gray succeeds on both counts. It's been called the color of the season for more seasons than we can count, and yet it's still a go-to color pick for nearly any room in the house. Gray is a versatile neutral that, depending on its hue, can be paired with either warm colors or cool, crisp tones. Read on to find some of the most inspirational shades of gray for the home.

Refinishing a wooden table, chair, or dresser with paint is an economical way to breathe new life into old yet still functional furnishings. But between staging the work area and scraping, sanding, and cleaning the at times intricately detailed wood surfaces, you could very well expend all your energy before you ever lift a single paintbrush! Turn to any of these 7 workhorses from HYDE that can streamline the time-consuming travails of painting and help you achieve an elegant new finish for your favorite wood furniture. This post has been brought to you by Hyde Tools. Its facts and opinions are those of BobVila.com.

Got some spare space in the kitchen? Consider adding a breakfast nook! These 15 photogenic options suit a range of kitchen styles and sizes—and they’re practically begging to be added to your online inspiration boards.