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Use these 31 cleaning shortcuts to turn the grimiest estate into a prime estate in minutes.

Stucco isn't delicate. Whether applied as exterior siding or as a finish for interior walls, the age-old material requires little in the way of ongoing maintenance. Occasional cleaning or patching may be necessary, but with the right combination of products and tools, any homeowner can get the job done. Here's how.

Learning how to cut your own brick opens up a world of home improvement opportunities. Thanks to today's technologies, cutting brick for back yard patios and other outdoor projects has never been easier.

The temptation is to simply let it rip, but technique and strategy are involved in handling this power tool. Find out how to use a leaf blower properly and minimize the amount of time you spend backtracking.

Safely sublimate unused dry ice to avoid frostbite, explosion, and carbon dioxide overexposure.

Change up chrome fixtures at home without running to the store for replacements. All it takes is a little paint—and the know-how to make it stick!

You can rejuvenate your tired, worn hardwood floors with a beautiful new finish, provided you have the right tools, sufficient elbow grease, time, patience, and a healthy attention to detail.

Nothing says relaxation quite like a bubbly soak in a hot tub. While the prospect of cleaning a hot tub may seem stressful, you can get the job done well, with minimum hassle, by following these simple steps.

Sure, you can paint glass. You just need the right materials and know-how. Try our quick tutorial for satisfying results.

Though a chrome finish goes a long way to protect metal against corrosion, cracks can enable rusting. Bust rust fast with any of these four methods.

Using only a handful of household products, you can make your dull aluminum utensils, sinks, and outdoor furniture shine like new once more.

When a double-hung window just won't open, the most likely culprit is a bad paint job—but there are other possible perps. Here's how to get the window unstuck and figure out who done it.

Stain outdoor wood furniture and equipment for greater beauty and durability.

Restore the spotless shine to dirty or tarnished silver plate pieces with a few common household cleaners.

The strength and durability of cement board make it a great choice for home improvement projects—but they also make it a little more difficult to manipulate. Learn the right tools and methods to make cutting through the rock-hard material a snap.

Try these pest control tips before calling an exterminator.

Your home's exterior really takes a beating. Give it an occasional cleaning to brighten up its appearance, get rid of mildew, and prevent discoloration. Sounds like a good idea, right? Well, have we got a tool for you!

All it takes to keep this big-ticket appliance running smoothly is a simple maintenance task you can complete in less than 15 minutes. How cool is that!

Add style and storage to a simple unframed mirror using little more than a 1x4 and plywood.

Transform drab wood furniture with this authentic-looking “antique” finish.