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Purchasing your first power saw is a big step. These pro tips will make it a lot easier.

Create one-of-a-kind clothing items, add pizzazz to canvas shoes, update faded upholstery, or stencil designs on throw rugs—the best fabric spray paints offer abundant opportunities for creative expression.

If noise from traffic, construction, or neighbors makes you feel less than relaxed, check out these sound-reducing remedies to bring peace and tranquility to your outdoor spaces.

Cut through laminate flooring in a hurry with a miter saw, jigsaw, or a circular saw blade that’s been designed for clean cuts and minimal chipping.

Want a more productive vegetable garden this year? The secret’s in the soil.

Have fun, save money, and be sustainably sound.

Nothing says classic like Cape Cod architecture. From suburban cottages to rural retreats, find your favorite interpretation of this perennial style.

Feeling overwhelmed by clutter but running short on time? Clear your space and your mind with these 10-minute decluttering tasks.

Microfiber suede sofas are beautiful additions to any home, but their tiny fibers can make cleaning a real pain. Follow these easy steps to freshen your favorite piece of furniture, leaving it with a like-new look.

The next time your gas furnace stops pumping out the heat, before you call in the pros, try to troubleshoot the problem yourself using this handy checklist.

If you like to keep the local birds fed, chances are you'll also see other uninvited guests stealing seed meant for your feathered friends. Thwart any squirrels in bird feeders with these 10 tips.

Get the answers to all your questions and concerns about this trendy bathroom remodel.

Add ambience and save on heating costs by utilizing your fireplace this winter. Here's all you need to know about the proper technique and safety precautions.

Do you have cracks in your ceiling? Find out if the cause is simply cosmetic, of if you're facing a structural issue that needs immediate attention.

Tearing out a fireplace can be both terribly messy and expensive—not to mention unnecessary. Read on about a more cost-efficient (and DIY!) alternative for your next room refresh.

Planting a vegetable garden doesn't have to be complicated and can even be a wonderful learning adventure for the whole family.

Restore the luster to your jewelry, flatware, and antiques with one of these quality silver polishes.

Take a straightforward approach to protecting your projects from weather, rust, and corrosion with these top spray paints.

Give woodworking products an edge with one of these top spindle sanders.

Bathrooms are home to all sorts of grime, including dirt, soap scum, and mold. To get your bathroom sparkling clean, add a bathroom scrubber to your cleaning arsenal.