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9 Building Materials with the Biggest Pandemic Price Increase—and What That Means for DIYers

DIY

9 Building Materials with the Biggest Pandemic Price Increase—and What That Means for DIYers 9 Building Materials with the Biggest Pandemic Price Increase—and What That Means for DIYers

By Rachel Brougham

How to Remove Carpet Glue

DIY

How To: Remove Carpet Glue How To: Remove Carpet Glue

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

The Best Wood Screw Options

The Best Wood Screws for Your Projects The Best Wood Screws for Your Projects

How to Cut Plastic

DIY

How To: Cut Plastic How To: Cut Plastic

Repairman with green plaid shirt inspects tan home siding on a ladder.

5 Things to Know Before You Invest in New Siding 5 Things to Know Before You Invest in New Siding

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

How to Install a Water Softener - Mineral Deposit on Faucet Aerator

So, You Want to… Install a Water Softener So, You Want to… Install a Water Softener

By Barbara Winfield, Bob Vila

How to Use a Jigsaw

DIY

How To: Use a Jigsaw How To: Use a Jigsaw

By Glenda Taylor

All You Need to Know About Window Seats

All You Need to Know About Window Seats All You Need to Know About Window Seats

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Kickspace Heaters - White Bathroom Unit

Kickspace Heaters 101 Kickspace Heaters 101

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

5 Things to Know Before Removing Carpet Yourself

5 Things to Know Before Ripping Up Your Carpeting 5 Things to Know Before Ripping Up Your Carpeting

By Glenda Taylor

All You Need to Know About Shiplap

All You Need to Know About Shiplap All You Need to Know About Shiplap

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The Answers to Your Biggest Questions About Hanging Curtains

6 Things to Know When Hanging Curtains 6 Things to Know When Hanging Curtains

By Michelle Ullman

Best Woodworking Clamps

The Best Woodworking Clamps for Your Projects The Best Woodworking Clamps for Your Projects

How to Remove Wall Mirror in the Bathroom

DIY

How To: Remove a Wall Mirror How To: Remove a Wall Mirror

By Rick Muscoplat, Bob Vila

How to Cut Sheet Metal

DIY

How To: Cut Sheet Metal How To: Cut Sheet Metal

By Robert Ferguson, Bob Vila

How to Make a Paver Patio

How To: Build a Paver Patio How To: Build a Paver Patio

10 Tips for Soundproofing Your Home Office

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10 Tips for Soundproofing Your Home Office 10 Tips for Soundproofing Your Home Office

By Glenda Taylor

Why Go Out? 12 Bars You Can Build at Home

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Why Go Out? 12 Bars You Can Build at Home Why Go Out? 12 Bars You Can Build at Home

By Michelle Ullman

9 Pro Tips for Building an Outdoor Kitchen

9 Pro Tips for Building an Outdoor Kitchen 9 Pro Tips for Building an Outdoor Kitchen

By Glenda Taylor

10 Ways to Reinvent Any Room with Crown Molding

10 Ways to Reinvent Any Room with Crown Molding 10 Ways to Reinvent Any Room with Crown Molding

By Jennifer Noonan

The 7 Best Low-Cost Alternatives to Hardwood Flooring

The 7 Best Low-Cost Alternatives to Hardwood Flooring The 7 Best Low-Cost Alternatives to Hardwood Flooring

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

How to Cut Brick

DIY

How To: Cut Brick How To: Cut Brick

By Robert Ferguson, Bob Vila

How to Cut Mirror

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How To: Cut Mirror How To: Cut Mirror

By Steffani Cameron

How to Make a Tabletop with 2x4s

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How To: Make a Tabletop with 2x4s How To: Make a Tabletop with 2x4s

By Jennifer Noonan

How to Install Carpet on Stairs - Adding a Carpet Runner to Steps

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How To: Install Carpeting on Stairs How To: Install Carpeting on Stairs

By Jill Lawrence O’Hara, Bob Vila

How To: Hang Picture Frames on a Brick Wall

How To: Hang Picture Frames on a Brick Wall How To: Hang Picture Frames on a Brick Wall

Tips for Installing Base Cabinets

How To: Install Base Cabinets How To: Install Base Cabinets

where to find pallets - DIY projects

DIY

Quick Tip: How to Snag Shipping Pallets for Your Next Project Quick Tip: How to Snag Shipping Pallets for Your Next Project

By Manasa Reddigari

Parquet Flooring 101

All You Need to Know About Parquet Flooring All You Need to Know About Parquet Flooring

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Granite vs Quartz: Choosing the Right Countertop Material

What’s the Difference? Granite vs. Quartz What’s the Difference? Granite vs. Quartz

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

5 Things to Know Before Installing Storm Windows

5 Things to Know Before Installing Storm Windows 5 Things to Know Before Installing Storm Windows

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

Adding an In-Law Suite Keeps Family Close

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Top Priorities and Tips for Adding an In-Law Suite Top Priorities and Tips for Adding an In-Law Suite

By Maureen Blaney Flietner, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Connecting PEX to Copper & PVC

DIY

How To: Connect PEX to Copper or PVC How To: Connect PEX to Copper or PVC

By Glenda Taylor

Tips for Installing Trim, Baseboard, and Crown Molding

6 Things to Know Before Installing Interior Trim 6 Things to Know Before Installing Interior Trim

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

Solved! The Right Wainscoting Height

Solved! The Right Height for Wainscoting Solved! The Right Height for Wainscoting

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

White quartz countertop in a modern kitchen.

All You Need to Know About Quartz Countertops All You Need to Know About Quartz Countertops

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The Pros and Cons of Finishing Your Unfinished Basement

The Pros and Cons of Finishing Your Unfinished Basement The Pros and Cons of Finishing Your Unfinished Basement

By Michelle Ullman

How to Cut Granite

DIY

How To: Cut Granite How To: Cut Granite

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

how long does it take for concrete to dry

DIY

Solved! This is How Long It Takes Concrete to “Dry” Solved! This is How Long It Takes Concrete to “Dry”

By Glenda Taylor

How to Build an Outdoor Fireplace—and Extend Patio Season

DIY

So, You Want to… Build an Outdoor Fireplace So, You Want to… Build an Outdoor Fireplace

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Build a Fireplace - Masonry

Planning Guide: Fireplaces Planning Guide: Fireplaces

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

Which Tile Underlayment is Right for Your Project

DIY

Don’t Mess Up This First Step When Tiling a Floor Don’t Mess Up This First Step When Tiling a Floor

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Choosing a High-Velocity HVAC System

4 Considerations for Choosing and Installing a High-Velocity HVAC System 4 Considerations for Choosing and Installing a High-Velocity HVAC System

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Finding the Right Upper Cabinet Height

Solved! How to Find the Correct Upper Cabinet Height Solved! How to Find the Correct Upper Cabinet Height

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Make Wallpaper Work in the Bathroom

Solved! How Well Wallpaper Works in a Bathroom Solved! How Well Wallpaper Works in a Bathroom

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Why You Should Consider Brick Floors in Your Entryway

5 Reasons to Bring Brick Floors Indoors 5 Reasons to Bring Brick Floors Indoors

By Manasa Reddigari

Samples of Glass Terrazzo Floors

All You Need to Know About Terrazzo Floors All You Need to Know About Terrazzo Floors

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Tile Countertops

All You Need to Know About Tile Countertops All You Need to Know About Tile Countertops

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Brick Backsplash

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Brick Backsplash 5 Things to Know Before Installing a Brick Backsplash

By Manasa Reddigari

Standard Countertop Height for Kitchen Renos

Solved! Figuring Out the Correct Countertop Height for Your Renovation Solved! Figuring Out the Correct Countertop Height for Your Renovation

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Pet Door

DIY

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Pet Door 5 Things to Know Before Installing a Pet Door

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Install a Screen Door

So, You Want to… Install a Screen Door So, You Want to… Install a Screen Door

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

So You Want To Build a Floating Deck

So, You Want to… Build a Floating Deck So, You Want to… Build a Floating Deck

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Best Decking Material

Solved! The Best Decking Material Solved! The Best Decking Material

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Know These 6 Things Before You Install a Cement Tile Floor

7 Things to Know Before Installing a Cement Tile Floor 7 Things to Know Before Installing a Cement Tile Floor

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

Laminate vs. Vinyl vs. Tile Flooring

Walk This Way: Expert Advice on 3 Top Options in Flooring Walk This Way: Expert Advice on 3 Top Options in Flooring

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Tiling a Small Bathroom

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The Dos and Don’ts of Tiling a Small Bathroom The Dos and Don’ts of Tiling a Small Bathroom

By Barbara Winfield, Bob Vila

Linoleum Flooring in the Mudroom

5 Little-Known Advantages of Linoleum Flooring 5 Little-Known Advantages of Linoleum Flooring

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

How To Remove Laminate Floors

DIY

How To: Remove Laminate Flooring How To: Remove Laminate Flooring

By Rick Muscoplat, Bob Vila

5 Signs It's Time to Replace a Subfloor

5 Signs It’s Time to Replace a Subfloor 5 Signs It’s Time to Replace a Subfloor

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

Vinyl Flooring Pros and Cons

The Pros and Cons of Vinyl Flooring The Pros and Cons of Vinyl Flooring

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

What You Need to Know Before Installing a Floating Tile Floor

Read This Before You Install a Floating Tile Floor Read This Before You Install a Floating Tile Floor

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Attic Flooring 101

All You Need to Know About Attic Flooring All You Need to Know About Attic Flooring

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Stucco 101 Stucco 101

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila