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How to Build a Trellis - Lattice Grate
Easy DIY Projects

How To: Build a Trellis (The Quick and Easy Way)

Twined by flowering vines or climbing vegetables, a trellis is practical and picturesque—and not too tough to make.

How to Make an Evergreen Wreath
Easy DIY Projects

How To: Make an Evergreen Holiday Wreath

How to Weather Wood - 5 Ways
Furniture & Design

5 Ways to Weather Wood

With any of these 5 easy DIY methods, you can weather new wood and add years of rustic charm in a weekend—or less!

How to Remove Paint from Plastic
Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Remove Paint from Plastic

These four paint easy removal methods prove successful in any DIY situation, leaving your plastic pristine.

How To Waterproof Fabric - DIY Waterproofing With Wax
Repair & Maintenance

How To: Waterproof Fabric

You can waterproof everything from your favorite outdoor pillows to your kitschy canvas tote using a water repellant that’s been around for more than a century.

10 Things Never to Flush Down the Toilet
Toilets

10 Things Never to Flush Down the Toilet

Save your plumbing and the sewer system by correctly disposing of these items in the trash—not your toilet.

If This, Then That: Your Guide to Pairing Paint Colors
Gardening

If This, Then That: Your Guide to Pairing Paint Colors

It can be hard enough choosing one interior paint color you'd love to live with day after day, but what about the ultimate design challenge: Finding two or more colors that work well together! Where does one even begin to look? "A great place to start is to find something in your home like a work of art or rug that combines the color you love with other colors," says Sharon Radovich, principal of the Austin, Texas, design firm Panache Interiors. "That will give you a sense of which other shades would be complementary." For more color-mixing advice from Radovich and other designers, click ahead!

9 Top Tips for Blocking Out Noisy Neighbors
Green Building & Remodeling

9 Top Tips for Blocking Out Noisy Neighbors

Stop tearing your hair out and breathe a sigh of relief, thanks to these easy sound-blocking strategies.

5 Garage Makeovers That Will Inspire Your Own
Garages

5 Garage Makeovers That Will Inspire Your Own

Check out these amazing before-and-afters to inspire you to get your own garage interior organized and looking great.

The 10 Best Accent Colors for Your Home Exterior
Paints & Finishes

The 10 Best Accent Colors for Your Home Exterior

A good exterior accent color should complement the main house color and add to the overall aesthetics of your property.

17 Times Shiplap Made the Room
Walls & Ceilings

17 Times Shiplap Made the Room

You’ve certainly seen it—but you may not know what it's called or how versatile it is. Shiplap is a series of grooved wooden boards joined horizontally to give a rustic, cozy appearance. While it has plenty of traditional looks and uses, shiplap is getting a makeover as contemporary designers learn to capitalize on its clean lines to enhance a variety of interiors.

10 Cleaning Chores You Should Be Doing Every Week
Cleaning

10 Cleaning Chores You Should Be Doing Every Week

Keep your home sparkling clean by putting these tasks on your weekly to-do list.

Christmas Miracle: 8 Simple Fixes for All Your Tree Troubles
Holidays & Celebrations

Christmas Miracle: 8 Simple Fixes for All Your Tree Troubles

Natural Christmas trees are traditional, beautiful, and make your house smell like the holidays. But none of them are perfect, and fresh cut trees come with their own set of woes. These simple hacks and tips will help you battle some of the most common natural tree troubles.

14 Paint Colors That Can Make a Room Feel Instantly Cozy
Paints & Finishes

14 Paint Colors That Can Make a Room Feel Instantly Cozy

If there’s one word you want to be able to use to describe your home—especially in the winter—it’s "cozy." To cultivate a comfortable and cozy environment, a good way to start is by warming up the paint color on your walls. Warm, saturated colors can make even large, bright spaces feel snug and homey. Looking to transform your home into a comfy, soothing oasis? Just choose one of these 14 paint colors that can make any room feel instantly cozy.

What Causes Yellowing Paintwork—and How to Repair It
Painting & Finishing

Solved! What to Do About Yellowing Paintwork

Learn how to do damage control on yellowing paintwork throughout the house.

The Answers to Your Biggest Questions About Hanging Curtains
Interior Design

6 Things to Know When Hanging Curtains

Keep these interior designer tips in mind when buying and installing curtains for any room in your home.

What to Do About Woodpecker Damage
Repair & Maintenance

Solved! What to Do About Woodpecker Damage

Fix woodpecker damage to trees, siding, and shingles—and keep it from happening again—with these proven repair and prevention techniques.

How to Bleed a Radiator
Repair & Maintenance

How To: Bleed a Radiator

Your heat is cranked up, but one of your radiators is still ice-cold. Don’t fret—this is a common problem. Good thing there's a quick fix!

How to Dispose of Cooking Oil
Cleaning

How To: Dispose of Cooking Oil

After you finish frying and feasting, be sure to properly and safely dispose of the cooking oil. Whether you use lard, shortening, or liquid oil, we’ve got the 411.

How to Remove Ink from Leather
Furniture & Decor

How To: Remove Ink from Leather

Has your leather couch, purse, or car seat been tarnished by an unsightly ink stain? Reverse the damage with one of these four easy DIY solutions.