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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.

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.

Nothing looks more outdated than dingy wicker furniture. Fortunately, you can revive a tired piece with only a fresh coat of paint. Here's how to get it done.

Whether you’re a serious crafter or dabble in occasional art projects, a top-notch pair of scissors can come in handy.

If you're unhappy with your ceramic tile, ripping it out isn't your only option. Did you ever consider painting it?

With a few simple steps and a glass cutting tool, you can get a custom-cut mirror in no time.

Use up scrap wood—and your free afternoon—building a simple tabletop from 2x4 lumber. Want to make it memorable? Apply not one, but a trio of stains. Then protect the finished wood from weather and wear with a urethane sealer.

Don't spend another minute plagued by an ugly or outdated wallpaper border! A few tools and an afternoon are all it takes to drag a room out of the past and into today's modern stylings.

Ditch the bucket of soapy water and leave your floors sparkling clean with one of these high-quality spray mops.

Nothing about selling the family home after the death of a parent is easy. Going into the process with your eyes open can help you navigate the pain and avoid the pitfalls.

If you can’t choose between carpet and wood to cover your stairs, choose both! A runner gives you the beauty of wood as well as the decorative and practical benefits of carpeting. Install one on your stairs with this DIY step-by-step.

A fresh coat of paint can do wonders to revitalize and protect your household metals. You'll just need a few tools and as always in DIY painting projects, a focus on prep work.

It's not hard to hang picture frames on a brick wall. First, read through our simple instructions. Then grab your drill, some wall anchors, and a friend—and get to work!

Follow this guide to go from dull to on point using a workbench basic, no fancy gadgets required.

Talk about an exit strategy! Here’s an open-and-shut case for fixing a common problem yourself.