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Buff out blemishes from clear plastic surfaces with these tried-and-true methods.

One out-of-the-shell nut is all it takes to fill in and erase light scratches on your wooden furniture or hardwood floors. Read on to learn how to try this easy trick at home!

Create wow-worthy walls with cool cover-ups you might never have considered.

There’s no need to break your budget when buying building materials, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for ugly. These 8 reasonably priced materials look good and are easy on your wallet.

You can breathe a sigh of relief the next time you lock yourself out of your home. With a key lock box, you can be back inside in no time without calling for reinforcements.

First impressions are important when it comes to selling your home. Consider how your property’s landscape might affect your selling potential.

Get a square deal on these multi-purpose, flexible marking tools from some of the most respected manufacturers.

To get a smooth, paint-worthy surface without the dust of dry sanding, follow these pro-tested tips.

Instead of cranking up the AC, let indoor plants offer an environmentally friendly alternative for beating the heat. Adding a touch of green to your decor may help combat warm, stuffy air so you can stay cooler all summer long.

From koi ponds to waterfalls, birdbaths to garden streams, we've gathered together our favorite backyard bubblers, gurglers, and soothers.

One man's weed is another man's best friend. That's certainly true for many of the weeds that are found in backyards around the country. While some gardeners labor to rid their patches of earth of any stray stem or sprout, they might do well to live and let live. At least, that's the case for a handful of weeds that boast a bevy of benefits, from attracting pollinators to repelling pests, and from fertilizing soil to filling a salad plate (although you should take care not to consume any weeds that have been treated with chemicals). Read on to discover the hidden benefits these misunderstood plants can offer.

We asked design pros to give us the scoop on their favorite kinds of vanilla.

Conquer your fear of working with concrete! The bulky DIY material may look intimidating, but Bob Vila Academy professor Pete Sveen shares his secrets for making it one of the easiest to manipulate.

So filling to eat, so versatile to cook with, and so satisfying to plant, the lowly potato is a rewarding crop for any backyard or container gardener—even a beginner!

A fresh coat of paint does wonders for a room, and because painting is something most homeowners are comfortable tackling, it's probably the most common DIY project out there. If there's a paint job in your future, though, don’t limit yourself to simply rolling some paint on the walls. Take a little inspiration from these 13 weirdly awesome ideas for reinvigorating or glamming up your walls, ceilings, or floors.

These are some of the different types of levels you can use to establish true vertical and true horizontal.

Having a backyard is a luxury and lets face it, also a lot of work to keep it looking like the oasis you want it to be. You could spend a ton of money on planters and seating or you can flex your creative muscles and come up with some inventive DIY solutions. We've done a little of the work for you and found amazing ways to repurpose some of IKEA's classic products into backyard staples.