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Septic Tank Cost
Interior

How Much Does a Septic Tank Cost?

By Brie Greenhalgh

Peel and Stick Tile on a laundry room wall
Interior

How to Install Peel-and-Stick Tile: Dos and Don’ts for Doing the Job Right

By Timothy Dale

Butcher Block Countertops Pros and Cons
Interior

Butcher Block Countertops: Pros and Cons to Consider Before InstallationĀ 

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Types of Hardwood Flooring
Interior

New Floors? 5 Top Hardwood Options to Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

hidden doors
DIY

Thinking About Installing a Hidden Bookcase Door? Consider These 7 Issues First

By Tom Scalisi

3-way switch wiring wiring new switch
Interior

3-Way Switch Wiring: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Glenda Taylor, Theresa Clement

how to install a light fixture
DIY

How to Install a Light Fixture

By Gretchen Heber, Bob Vila, Kit Stansley

board and batten
Interior

Board and Batten Siding and Trim: All You Need to Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How Much Does Window Tinting Cost
Exterior

How Much Does Window Tinting Cost?

By Katie Flannery

how to install a range hood
Interior

How to Install a Range Hood

By Timothy Dale, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

how to install a doorbell
DIY

How to Install a Doorbell

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

screen in porch
DIY

9 Things to Know Before You Screen In a Porch

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Orange tiled shower with white shower pan.
Interior

How to Install a Shower Pan

By Tom Scalisi, Steffani Cameron, Theresa Clement

how to wire an outlet
DIY

How to Wire an Outlet

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

types of insulation
Interior

10 Types of Insulation All Homeowners Should Know

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila, Donna Boyle Schwartz

How To Measure Stairs for Carpet
Interior

How to Measure Stairs for Carpet

By Lauren Wingo

Here's Why You Should Install Shoe Molding
Design

All You Need to Know About Shoe Molding

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Where to Put Smoke Detectors, Solved!
Interior

Solved! Where to Place the Smoke Detectors in Your House

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The Best Kitchen Cabinets Option
Reviews

The Best Kitchen Cabinets

By Tom Scalisi

finishing basement walls
Interior

The Dos and Donā€™ts of Finishing Basement Walls

By Theresa Clement, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

how to install baseboard
Interior

How to Install Baseboard Trim

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila, Joe Provey

What to Know Before You Install Marble Flooring
Interior

9 Things to Know Before Buying and Installing Marble Flooring

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Donna Boyle Schwartz

How to Install a Vinyl Window
Exterior

How to Install a Vinyl Window

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

Is Prefinished Hardwood Flooring Right for Your Project?
Interior

Is Prefinished Hardwood Flooring Right for Your Home?

By Gretchen Heber, Glenda Taylor

How to Shim a Door
Interior

How to Shim a Door

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila

types of screws
DIY

5 Types of Screws Every DIYer Should Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

how to install blinds
DIY

How to Install Blinds on Windows

By Theresa Clement, Glenda Taylor

tongue and groove flooring
Interior

Thinking About Installing Tongue and Groove Flooring? Hereā€™s What You Need to Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

how to install a ceiling fan
Interior

How to Install a Ceiling Fan in 7 Simple Steps

By Chris Gardner, Theresa Clement

7 Tips for Measuring for Replacement Windows
Exterior

7 Tips for Measuring for Replacement Windows

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Glass Tile Pros and Cons
Interior

All You Need to Know About Glass Tile

By Benjamin Hardy

how to build a closet
Interior

How to Build a Closet From Scratch

By Bob Beacham

Remodeling Trends for 2022: 10 Projects That Everyone in Your Neighborhood Will Be Doing
Design

Remodeling Trends for 2022: 10 Updates That Everyone in Your Neighborhood Will Be Making Next Year

By Shannon Lee

setback requirements
DIY

Setback Requirements: 7 Things All Homeowners Should Know

By Timothy Dale

See How a DIY Cold Frame Could Extend Your Gardening Season
Lawn & Garden

Hereā€™s How Building a Cold Frame Can Extend Your Gardening Season

By Bob Vila, Steph Coelho

pressure treated wood
DIY

7 Important Things to Know About Pressure-Treated Wood

By Tom Scalisi

How to Install a Bathroom Fan
DIY

How To: Install a Bathroom Fan

By Timothy Dale, Rick Muscoplat

How to Install Shiplap
DIY

How to Install Shiplap

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

8 Top Tips for Building a Fire Pit
Lawn & Garden

Dos and Don’ts of Building a Fire Pit

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

diy built in shelves
DIY

How to DIY Built-In Shelves Like a Pro

By Tony Carrick

19 Insanely Creative DIY Shelving Ideas
Interior

19 Insanely Creative DIY Shelving Ideas

By Kat Hodgins, Sara Carpenter

how to build a shed
Exterior

So, You Want toā€¦ Build a Shed

By Tom Scalisi

how to replace an outdoor faucet
Lawn & Garden

How To: Replace an Outdoor Faucet

By Tony Carrick

Outdoor Showers 101
Lawn & Garden

Outdoor Showers 101

By James Scott, Bob Vila

12 Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Upgrade Your Homeā€™s Exterior
Exterior

12 Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Upgrade Your Homeā€™s Exterior

By Debbie Wolfe

How to Build a Ramp
DIY

So, You Want to… Build a Ramp

By Glenda Taylor

How to Build a Faux Fireplace
Interior

How To: Build a Faux Fireplace

By Ama Ryllis

10 Gazebo Kits You Can Buy and Build Yourself
Exterior

10 Gazebo Kits You Can Buy and Build Yourself

By Alexa Erickson

Three Coat Plastering - Tools
Interior

How To: Rebuild a Wall with Three-Coat Plaster

By Bob Vila

how to build a yurt
DIY

How To: Build a Yurt

By Tom Scalisi

Hand use remote controller for closing and opening garage door
Exterior

6 Things to Know About Garage Door Opener Installation

By Tom Scalisi

10 Backyard Wood Projects for Total Beginners
DIY

10 Backyard Wood Projects for Total Beginners

By Caylin Harris

How To: Hire a General Contractor
DIY

How To: Hire a General Contractor

By Bob Vila

Woodworking Workshop Layout Design
DIY

Setting Up Shop: The Ideal Layout for Your Woodworking Workshop

By Bob Vila

How to Install Chair Rail - Painted Chair Rail
Interior

How To: Install Chair Rail Molding

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

Blueboard and Veneer Plaster
DIY

Blueboard and Veneer Plaster Offer Old-Style Look

By Ted Cushman, Bob Vila

Skim Coat Plastering
Interior

All About Skim Coat Plastering

By Bob Vila

unused storage room before kids playroom makeover
Interior

Before & After: An Unused Storage Space Becomes a Secret Playroom Hideout

By Kristen Mosier

Types of PEX Tubing
Interior

How To: Shop for PEX Tubing

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Zillow Digs home in McLean, VA
Interior

All You Need to Know About Crown Molding

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

10 Remodeling Mistakes That Will Reduce Your Homeā€™s Marketability
DIY

10 Remodeling Mistakes That Will Reduce Your Homeā€™s Marketability

By Glenda Taylor

ecobee smart thermostat review
Reviews

I Installed the New Ecobee Smart Thermostat in My Old Houseā€”Hereā€™s What Happened

By Timothy Dale

How to Wall Mount a Bike and Regain Your Floor Space
DIY

How To: Wall Mount a Bike

By Manasa Reddigari

Fireplace Refacing for an Easier Remodel
Interior

So, You Want to… Reface Your Fireplace

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila