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How to Clean a Stone Fireplace
Fireplaces & Chimneys

How To: Clean a Stone Fireplace

Adopt this cleaning routine so your stone fireplace roars with radiance all winter long.

How to Cut Plastic
Building & Installing

How To: Cut Plastic

When a project calls for cutting acrylic or polycarbonate, don’t throw in the towel—you likely have all the tools you need at home.

How to Get Rid of Mothball Smell - In Your Clothes
Storage

How To: Get Rid of Mothball Smell

Try some of these strategies for removing the smell of mothballs from your clothes and closets, and learn how to avoid using mothballs altogether!

How to Clean Slate
Skills & Techniques

How To: Clean Slate

How To Patch an Air Mattress
Repair & Maintenance

How To: Patch an Air Mattress

Repair the leak in your inflatable bed with this simple method to ensure your guests get a good night’s rest.

Quick Tip: Make Your Candles Last Longer
Furniture & Design

Quick Tip: Make Your Candles Last Longer

The amber glow of those flickering flames doesn't come cheap. To get the most bang from the big bucks you're spending on candles, give these quick tips a try.

Frost on window.
Windows

How To: Prevent Frost on Windows

The Best Nail Puller Option
Tools & Materials

The Best Nail Pullers for Your Projects

Whether you’re constructing or deconstructing, removing boards, or reclaiming them, you need the best nail pullers for your next woodworking project.

How to Remove Paint from Glass - Cleanup After a Paint Job
Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Remove Paint from Glass

Whether it’s accidental splatter on the window or a mason jar crafting misstep, here’s how to quickly remove paint and make any glass crystal clear again.

5 New Ways to Use Your Old Smartphone at Home
Repurposing

5 New Ways to Use Your Old Smartphone at Home

Whether you’re always first in line for the latest iPhone release, or only upgrade every couple of years, many people have an old smartphone tucked away that can be put to good use. 

How to Clean Bronze
Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean Bronze

Restore the deep, beautiful glow to bronze jewelry and home accents with these safe, chemical-free techniques—and learn how to keep it looking great.

How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
Home Safety

How to Use a Fire Extinguisher

Here’s everything you need to know about getting the right fire extinguishers and using them effectively.

fix-tear-in-linoleum-floor
Walls & Ceilings

So, You Want to… Remove a Load-Bearing Wall

Get up to speed on some of the considerations, caveats, and planning involved with the decision to remove a load-bearing wall.

Plastic Bags Mess
Storage

3 Ways to Organize and Store Plastic Shopping Bags

Corral the mass of crumpled plastic bags left over from countless shopping trips with three tried-and-tested tricks.

How to Paint Fabric
Painting & Finishing

How To: Paint Fabric

Paint can transform any surface, even walls. Here, brush up on the tips and techniques that can help you paint fabric like a pro.

How to Plant Grass Seed
Landscaping

How To: Plant Grass Seed

Whether you're starting a new lawn or just filling in some bare patches, here's how to get the best results the next time you sow grass seed.

12 Beautiful DIY Fireplace Ideas
Fireplaces & Chimneys

12 Beautiful DIY Fireplace Ideas

Give that outdated or blah fireplace a makeover with one of these creative DIY fireplace decorating ideas.

Best Magnifying Glass
Hand Tools

The Best Magnifying Glasses for Reading Fine Print and More

For reading, doing handiwork, and exploring nature, the best magnifying glass will help you see details clearly. 

Repairman with green plaid shirt inspects tan home siding on a ladder.
Siding

5 Things to Know Before You Invest in New Siding

Siding can make or break the appearance of a home. But remember, beauty is more than skin deep: If a siding replacement project looms in your future, make sure you choose a material that will offer durability, ease of maintenance, and insulation as well as looks.

How to Remove Vinyl Siding
Siding

How To: Remove Vinyl Siding

Does your façade need a facelift? Skip the pricey pro and take off old vinyl siding yourself with the right tools and these smart steps.