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How to Choose a Well Pump
Plumbing

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
Deck, Patio & Porch

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
Gardening

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
Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean a Fan

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

How to Age Metal
Furniture & Design

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
Appliances

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
Appliances & Cookware

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
Heating

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
Building & Installing

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
Cabinets

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
Skills & Techniques

How To: Cut Glass

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

How to Cut Concrete
Easy DIY Projects

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.

How To: Paint EVERYTHING
Painting & Finishing

How To: Paint EVERYTHING

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

Pass on Grass: 7 Reasons to Landscape with Gravel
Landscaping

Pass on Grass: 7 Reasons to Landscape with Gravel

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.

How to Catch a Mouse
Pests

How To Catch a Mouse

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

Expecting Snow? Do These 7 Things ASAP
Insulation

Expecting Snow? Do These 7 Things ASAP

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

Editors’ Picks: The 9 Greatest Grays for Your Next Paint Job
Painting & Finishing

Editors’ Picks: The 9 Greatest Grays for Your Next Paint Job

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.

Beyond the Brush: 7 Other Tools You Need to Refinish Furniture
Furniture & Design

Beyond the Brush: 7 Other Tools You Need to Refinish Furniture

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.

15 Photos That Prove You Need a Breakfast Nook
Kitchen Design

15 Photos That Prove You Need a Breakfast Nook

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.

15 Fresh Takes on the Eat-In Kitchen
Kitchen Design

15 Fresh Takes on the Eat-In Kitchen

The American kitchen is the hub of household activity. It's where we make dinner on ordinary weeknights, and arrange appetizers and chat with our guests while we cook when hosting intimate or large get-togethers. It's also where we plan vacations, help with homework, and, of course, eat throughout the day—breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even the occasional coffee and crossword. Small wonder, then, that there are so many kitchen seating options, from traditional tables and chairs to space-saving stools that tuck beneath the counters. Here are 15 stylish eat-in kitchen ideas that make even the smallest kitchen a welcoming place to gather.