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9 Ways to Dress Up a Room with Molding
Walls & Ceilings

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
Landscaping

Avoid planting these troublesome trees in your yard.

12 Inventive Ideas for a Budget Backsplash
Kitchen & Dining

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
Siding

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
Architecture

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
Cleaning

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

How To: Maintain Stucco
Roofing

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
Building & Installing

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 Dispose of Dry Ice Safely and Properly
Home Safety

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

How to Paint Chrome
Painting & Finishing

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
Flooring

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
Cleaning & Organizing

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
Painting & Finishing

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
Cleaning & Organizing

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
Cleaning

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
Windows

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
Easy DIY Projects

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

How to Clean Silver Plate
Cleaning & Organizing

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

How to Cut Cement Board - Used in Tile Projects
Workshop

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.

8 Things the Exterminator Won’t Tell You for Free
Pests

Try these pest control tips before calling an exterminator.