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12 Ways You May Be Wasting Closet Space
Interior

12 Ways You May Be Wasting Closet Space

Square footage isn't the only measure of a good closet—it's how you use what space you're given. No storage area is too small or too big to reconfigure in a way that maximizes every inch. Take a look at these pointers to root out bad storage habits that could be eating into your usable closet space, then consider planning your own organizational overhaul.

9 Things You Should Never Do During a Flood
Interior

9 Things You Should Never Do During a Flood

Floods can happen with only a few inches of water and can occur within just minutes during heavy rains, when dams or levees break, or when snow melts too quickly.

35 Ways to Decorate for Fall When You’re Sick of Pumpkins
Design

35 Ways to Decorate for Fall When You’re Sick of Pumpkins

Beautify your autumn home, with nary an orange gourd in sight.

How to Make Your Own Tabletop Fire Pit
DIY

DIY Lite: Set Up a S’mores Station Anywhere with This Tabletop Fire Pit

With little more than a planter, pebbles, and a fuel can, you can soon cozy up around a tiny campfire.

15 Easy DIYs for Instant Autumn Curb Appeal
Exterior

15 Easy DIYs for Instant Autumn Curb Appeal

Fall decor for your yard and entryway doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg (or involve ghouls and skeletons).

IKEA’s New Secondhand Store Could Be Everything DIYers Dream Of
DIY

IKEA’s New Secondhand Store Could Be Everything DIYers Dream Of

The refurbished items will be restored to their former glory, and sold at a fraction of their original price.

Determine Your Home's Energy Efficiency with a Blower Door Test
Exterior

All You Need to Know About Blower Door Tests

Learn about the simple test that determines how airtight—and energy efficient—your home really is.

where to find pallets - DIY projects
DIY

Quick Tip: How to Snag Shipping Pallets for Your Next Project

Shipping pallets are a highly coveted material among DIYers, but finding them can be a tricky business. Learn where to score cheap, quality pallets for your next project with these easy tips.

Tankless Hot Water Heaters: Should I or Shouldn’t I?
Interior

Tankless Hot Water Heaters: Should I or Shouldn’t I?

Shipping Container Home
DIY

Shipping Container Homes

Steel shipping container homes are strong, safe, and eco-friendly.

mitered corner detail
DIY

How To: Make a Mitered Corner

How To Remove Sticker From Glass
DIY

How To: Remove Stickers from Glass

Trying to get stubborn stickers, labels, and price tags off of glass is an age-old battle. Get unstuck with one of these simple solutions.

The Right Way to Fill a Nail Hole
Interior

The Right Way to Fill Nail Holes

With the right tool and the perfect technique, you can hide all signs of the gallery wall, coat hooks, or wall-mounted shelves that once hung in your home—and regain smooth, unblemished walls.

How to Remove Rust from Cast Iron
DIY

How To: Remove Rust from Cast Iron

Whether it’s a favorite frying pan, piece of patio furniture, or even a radiator, you can bring it back from a state of oxidation with these techniques.

how to organize Christmas lights
Design

3 Fixes for Tangled Christmas Lights

Removing and storing string lights can be a messy business. Now that it's time to box up all that twinkling holiday decor, try one of these three string light organizing solutions that will protect your sanity and make sure next season shines just as brightly.

How to Deodorize Trash Can
DIY

3 Fixes for a Foul-Smelling Trash Can

Even after taking out the garbage, some foul smells can still linger in your trash bin. Try any of these three easy solutions, and your kitchen will be scent-free in no time.

How to Kill Mold
DIY

How To: Kill Mold

Anywhere moisture lurks, mold may not be far behind. Patio furniture, bathroom walls, basement floors—they're all hospitable environments for invading spores. You can fight back the attack with a sturdy scrub brush and a few potent cleaning supplies. Here's how.

How to Clean Copper
DIY

How To: Clean Copper

Do you have copper that's looking tarnished and dingy? Freshen it up using items that you probably already have in your pantry. Here's how.

How to Clean Marble
Interior

How To: Clean Marble

Marble surfaces are elegant and classic, but they require special care to retain their luster. Follow our tips to keep your marble countertops and floors clean, shiny, and stain-free.

How to Grow Moss
Lawn & Garden

How To: Grow Moss

Moss has many uses in the garden. A scattering on a stone wall lends a romantic patina, while cultivated tufts can create a velvety green ground cover. Here's how to establish and maintain this eco-friendly, versatile plant in your own garden.