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DIY

15 Crochet Patterns for Beginners

By Jasmine Harding

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Interior

How To Get the Funk Out of Old Curtains and Rugs

By Deirdre Mundorf

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DIY

Solved! Here’s How Much to Budget for a Home Maintenance Fund

By Meghan Wentland

How to Install Security Cameras
DIY

How to Install Security Cameras: 13 Steps to Take For a Safer Home

By Meghan Wentland

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Exterior

How to Secure a Sliding Glass Door to Prevent Burglary and Home Invasion

By Meghan Wentland

How to Get Rid of Boxelder Bugs
DIY

How To: Get Rid of Boxelder Bugs

By Bob Vila

Homemade Wasp Trap - Wasp Nest
DIY

How to Make a DIY Wasp Trap from a Bottle and the Right Bait

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

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Lawn & Garden

How to Grow a Cut Flower Garden at Home

By Lori Lovely

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DIY

How to Clean an Electric Oven

By Manasa Reddigari, Margaret Foley

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DIY

How to Turn Wood Accessories for Your Home

By Bob Beacham

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DIY

9 Types of Welds and When to Use Them

By Bob Beacham

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Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Salvia

By Lori Lovely

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DIY

This One Repair Can Extend the Life of Your Water Heater

By Timothy Dale

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DIY

How to DIY a Board-and-Batten Wall

By Mark Clement

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

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DIY

14 Picnic Table Plans for Building the Perfect Backyard Dining Area

By Bob Beacham

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Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Agave

By Audrey Stallsmith

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Design

How Much Does It Cost to Reupholster a Couch?

By Brionna Farney

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Lawn & Garden

What Is Bone Meal and How Can I Use It in My Garden?

By Audrey Stallsmith

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DIY

Pro Painting Tip: This $10 Tool Will Save You Hours—Seriously!

By Alexa Erickson

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Lawn & Garden

25 Types of Succulents That Make Great Houseplants

By Savannah Sher

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DIY

How to Descale a Kettle

By Manasa Reddigari, Kat Hodgins

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Lawn & Garden

How to Get Rid of Mole Crickets

By Deirdre Mundorf

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DIY

MIG vs. TIG Welding: What All DIYers Should Know

By Bob Beacham

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Exterior

5 Things You Can Use When You Don’t Have an Ice Scraper

By Deirdre Mundorf

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Lawn & Garden

How to Turn Snow Into Useful Water Reserves

By Sandi Schwartz

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Interior

How to Test for Radon in Your Home

By Deirdre Mundorf

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Exterior

How to Remove Snow From a Driveway Without a Shovel: 7 Solutions That Work

By Kat Hodgins

Polycrylic vs Polyurethane: Which Finish to Use On Your Wood Project
DIY

What’s the Difference? Polycrylic vs. Polyurethane

By Michelle Ullman, Phillip Tinner

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Interior

How to Clean a Memory Foam Mattress Properly

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Butcher Block Countertops Pros and Cons
Interior

Butcher Block Countertops: Pros and Cons to Consider Before Installation 

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

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DIY

5 Cheap and Easy DIY Fire Starters You Can Make in Minutes

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Glenda Taylor

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Reviews

The Best Online Woodworking Classes

By Timothy Dale

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DIY

The 30 Best Craft Kits for Adults

By Melissa Graham

The Best Hacksaw Options
Reviews

The Best Hacksaws, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

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DIY

Our Best Advice for the Most Frequently Asked Questions of 2022

By Jenny Stanley

9 Tips for Cleaning Kitchen Cabinets
Interior

The Dos and Don’ts of Cleaning Kitchen Cabinets

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

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Lawn & Garden

Powdery Mildew: How to Prevent and Treat This Common Plant Problem

By Audrey Stallsmith

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DIY

How to Dispose of a Couch Properly

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Jigsaw Options
Reviews

The Best Power Tools and DIY Products Tested in 2022

By Beth Cranston, Stephanie Cronk, Michelle Larson

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DIY

How to Build a Classic Snowman

By Kat Hodgins

8 Clever Hacks for How to Shovel Snow
Exterior

8 Clever Hacks for How to Shovel Snow

By Caitlin Castelaz

The Best Knife Sharpeners Option
Reviews

The Best Knife Sharpeners, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

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Reviews

I Used HomeAdvisor to Find a Contractor and Got More Than I Bargained For

By Meghan Wentland

Angi Review
Reviews

Risky Business: Angi’s Biggest Problem Is Itself—But Is It Worth Trying?

By Meghan Wentland

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DIY

10 DIY Bar Plans for Building Indoor and Outdoor Home Bars

By Tony Carrick

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DIY

How to Make Every Appliance in Your Home Last Longer and Run More Efficiently

By Tony Carrick

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DIY

How to Clean an Essential Oil Diffuser

By Deirdre Mundorf

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DIY

10 Uses for Peanut Butter Outside of the Kitchen

By Deirdre Mundorf

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Interior

Solved! What Is Trisodium Phosphate, and Is it Safe to Use?

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

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DIY

How to Dispose of Aerosol Cans the Right Way

By Deirdre Mundorf

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Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Calibrachoa

By Amber Guetebier

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Interior

How to Install a Prehung Door

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila, Timothy Dale

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DIY

11 Ways to Spruce Up Thrift Store Holiday Decor Finds

By Kat Hodgins

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DIY

10 Surprisingly Effective Ways to Clean With Baking Soda and Vinegar

By Caylin Harris, Teresa Odle

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Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Microgreens at Home

By Audrey Stallsmith

How To Clean Every Appliance in Your Home
DIY

How To Clean Every Appliance in Your Home

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

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DIY

Solved! How Long Does Polyurethane Take to Dry?

By Bob Beacham

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DIY

How Much Does a Geothermal Heat Pump Cost?

By Rochel Maday

The Best Gas Chainsaw Option
Reviews

The Best Gas Chainsaws

By Bob Beacham

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Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Purple Heart Plants

By Savannah Sher

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Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Gerbera Daisies

By Audrey Stallsmith

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Interior

8 Ways to Fix a Floor: Tried-and-True Solutions to the Most Common Flooring Issues

By Tom Scalisi

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Interior

New Floors? 5 Top Hardwood Options to Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila