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The Truth About Clog-Free Gutters
Gutters

diy-privacy-fence
Curb Appeal

If you're stuck with a chain-link fence, you can DIY your way to better backyard privacy in a day. Here's what you'll need to upgrade your space—and create a peaceful hangout spot for friends and family.

DIY Wood Floor Cleaner
Cleaning & Organizing

Cleaning floors doesn't have to be a tedious chore. Once we hook you up with the right DIY solution for your flooring type, the rest will be easy.

DIY Apple Cider Press - Apples
Easy DIY Projects

What's cooler than having an apple tree in your backyard? Building your own DIY apple press, naturally.

DIY Concrete Table Finished
Building & Installing

This DIY table comes together with a custom wood base and concrete top.

Storm-Proof Your Garage Doors
Garages

20 Things Never to Put in the Fridge
Kitchen & Dining

Find out what items are better off left on the counter than in the fridge.

20 Clever Household Uses for Lemons
Cleaning

Nature’s supreme source of sour is capable of far more than adding a delightful tartness to your favorite foods. Slice up a few lemons and give these practical household solutions a go.

The Best Carpenter Pencil Options
Tools & Materials

Keep your cuts neat and your lines straight with a handy carpenter pencil designed for the workshop.

8 Common Mistakes New Homeowners Make
Real Estate

First-time home ownership ushers in an era of new responsibilities. Here’s how to make wise decisions and avoid common structural, financial, and legal mistakes.

10 Emergencies Every Homeowner Should Know How to Handle
Easy DIY Projects

It’s a law of nature and of home-owning: whatever can go wrong, eventually will. With a bit of preparedness and forethought, though, damage from household mishaps needn’t be disastrous. Here are 10 crises that commonly arise, and a few thoughts on how to handle them.

How to Get Rid of Gasoline Smell
Garages

Has an “oops” moment with a can of gasoline left you—and your garage floor, car interior, or clothes—fuming? Banish the odor with one or more of these fast-acting fixes!

How to Remove Scratches from Plastic
Skills & Techniques

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

How To Fix Scratches On Wood - Walnuts
Furniture & Design

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!

Wall Paneling Ideas That Don't Look Dated
Walls & Ceilings

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

8 Inexpensive Building Materials That Don’t Look Cheap
Building & Installing

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.

The Best Key Lock Box Options for a Secure Home
Storage & Organizing

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.

14 Landscaping Features That Can Hurt Your Home Value
Selling

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

The Best Speed Square Options
Tools & Materials

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

Tips for Wet Sanding Drywall
Building & Installing

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