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The Best Ways to Dress Up a Drop Ceiling
Design

The Best Ways to Dress Up a Drop Ceiling

Pretty up a drab drop ceiling with any of these unexpected, inexpensive decor ideas.

9 Ways to Dress Up a Room with Molding
Interior

9 Ways to Dress Up a Room with Molding

Looking for ways to add character and interest to your interior? Use trim and molding! Check out the various ways you can add wall trim to amp up your home's design.

10 Trees That Spell Trouble for Your Yard
Lawn & Garden

10 Trees That Spell Trouble for Your Yard

Avoid planting these troublesome trees in your yard.

12 Inventive Ideas for a Budget Backsplash
Interior

12 Inventive Ideas for a Budget Backsplash

When it comes to kitchen backsplashes, most people assume you have to spend a lot of money to get amazing results. But these low-cost DIY projects are a testament that with a little creativity and DIY enthusiasm, you can craft a backsplash that adds charm and personality to any space—without a steep price tag.

These Classic Vinyl Siding Colors Deliver Curb Appeal for Years
Exterior

These Classic Vinyl Siding Colors Deliver Curb Appeal for Years

Boost your home’s curb appeal with one of these gorgeous vinyl siding hues, from classic neutrals to trendy bold colors.

11 Cave Homes You Can Book on Airbnb for a Creepy Cool Getaway
Design

11 Cave Homes You Can Book on Airbnb for a Creepy Cool Getaway

Looking to escape reality with a mysterious stay in nature? Go ahead and cave in by booking one of these dwellings amid the rocks.

31 Ways to Fake a Clean House
Interior

31 Ways to Fake a Clean House

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

How To: Maintain Stucco
Exterior

How To: Maintain Stucco

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.

How to Cut Brick
DIY

How To: Cut Brick

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.

How to Use a Leaf Blower
DIY

How To: Use a Leaf Blower

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.

How to Dispose of Dry Ice Safely and Properly
Interior

How To: Dispose of Dry Ice

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

How to Paint Chrome
DIY

How To: Paint Chrome

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!

How to Stain Hardwood Floors
Interior

How To: Stain Hardwood Floors

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.

How to Clean a Hot Tub
DIY

How To: Clean a Hot Tub

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.

How to Paint Glass - Bottles
DIY

How To: Paint Glass

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

How to Remove Rust from Chrome
DIY

How To: Remove Rust from Chrome

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.

How to Clean Aluminum
Interior

How To: Clean Aluminum

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

What Would Bob Do? Unsticking a Double-Hung Window
Exterior

What Would Bob Do? Unsticking a Double-Hung Window

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.

How to Stain Outdoor Wood Furniture - Complete
DIY

How To: Stain Outdoor Wood Furniture and Equipment

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

How to Clean Silver Plate
DIY

How To: Clean Silver Plate

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