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Building & Installing

All You Need to Know About Crown Molding

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Is Stripping Paint Really Necessary?
Painting & Finishing

Is Stripping Paint Really Necessary?

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

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Bathroom Remodeling

If You’re a Bath Person, This Simple Tub Hack Will Make Your Hot Soaks So Much Better

By Connie Proteau

How To: Grow Mushrooms at Home
Lawn Care & Gardening

How To: Grow Mushrooms at Home

By Savannah Sher

7 Things to Know When Growing a Wildflower Garden
Lawn Care & Gardening

7 Things to Know When Growing a Wildflower Garden

By Steph Coelho

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DIY

Before & After: An Old Home Bar Gets a Budget Mudroom Makeover

By Kristen Mosier

10 Remodeling Mistakes That Will Reduce Your Home’s Marketability
Building & Installing

10 Remodeling Mistakes That Will Reduce Your Home’s Marketability

By Glenda Taylor

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Building & Installing

I Installed the New Ecobee Smart Thermostat in My Old House—Here’s What Happened

By Timothy Dale

Choosing a Hammer Drill vs. Impact Drill vs. Drill
Tools

What’s the Difference? Hammer Drill vs. Impact Driver vs. Cordless Drill/Driver

By Katelin Hill, Bob Beacham

Done With Winter? 12 Things You Can Do Now to Prep for Spring
Repair & Maintenance

Done With Winter? 12 Things You Can Do Now to Prep for Spring

By Michelle Ullman

21 Ways to Make a Small Bedroom Big
Furniture & Design

21 Ways to Make a Small Bedroom Big

By Manasa Reddigari

Bye-Bye, Bulky Pitchers! My Under-Sink Water Filter is Here to Stay
DIY

Bye-Bye, Bulky Pitchers! My Under-Sink Water Filter is Here to Stay

By Kristen Mosier

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Tools

The First Power Saw New DIYers Should Buy, According to Experts

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Fabric Spray Paint Options
Painting & Finishing

The Best Fabric Spray Paint for Your DIY Projects

By Carol Benton

The Best Saw Blade For Cutting Laminate Flooring Options
Tools

The Best Saw Blade for Cutting Laminate Flooring

By Timothy Dale

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Lawn Care & Gardening

How to Cultivate the Perfect Soil for Your Vegetable Garden

By Audrey Stallsmith

12 Practical Ways to Make Your DIY Projects More Environmentally Friendly
DIY

12 Practical Ways to Make Your DIY Projects More Environmentally Friendly

By Alexa Erickson

Got 10 Minutes? That’s All You Need to Tackle These 10 Decluttering Tasks
Cleaning & Organizing

Got 10 Minutes? That’s All You Need to Tackle These 10 Decluttering Tasks

By Jasmine Harding

How to Clean a Suede Couch
Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean a Microfiber Suede Sofa

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

9 Furnace Troubleshooting Tips from the Pros
Repair & Maintenance

9 Furnace Troubleshooting Tips from the Pros

By Christopher Solomon, Bob Vila

Walk-in Showers 101: All You Need to Know Before Installing One of Your Own
Bathroom Remodeling

All You Need to Know About Walk-in Showers

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Use a Fireplace
Repair & Maintenance

How To: Use a Fireplace

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

What To Do About Ceiling Cracks
Repair & Maintenance

Here’s What Cracks in the Ceiling Really Mean

By Bob Vila

Fireplace Refacing for an Easier Remodel
Building & Installing

So, You Want to… Reface Your Fireplace

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Plant a Vegetable Garden
Lawn Care & Gardening

How to Plant a Vegetable Garden

By Jennifer Noonan

The Best Silver Polish Options for Cleaning Flatware, Jewelry, and More
Cleaning & Organizing

The Best Silver Polish for Restoring Shine

By Tony Carrick

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Painting & Finishing

The Best Spray Paints for Your DIY Projects

By Tom Scalisi

How Much Tile Do I Need? Solved!
Building & Installing

How Much Tile Do I Need? Solved!

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Peeling Paint - What to Do About It
Painting & Finishing

Solved! What to Do About Peeling Paint

By Bob Vila

Heat Tape Freeze Protection
Repair & Maintenance

Heat Tape: A Fast and Low-Cost Way to Prevent Frozen Pipes

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

The 3 Key Steps to Painting Concrete Floors
Repair & Maintenance

3 Key Steps to a Concrete Floor Refresh

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Fix a Hole in the Wall
Repair & Maintenance

3 Fixes for a Hole in the Wall

By Jill Lawrence O'Hara

How to Fix and Prevent Wallpaper Peeling
Easy DIY Projects

Solved! How to Fix and Prevent Wallpaper Peeling

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Change a Furnace Filter
Repair & Maintenance

Change Filters Frequently to Optimize Furnace Efficiency

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

How Often You Should Clean Your Air Vents
Repair & Maintenance

5 Things to Know Before Cleaning Your Home’s Air Ducts

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The Ideal Light Switch Height, Solved!
Building & Installing

Solved! How High to Install a Light Switch

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Remove a Doorknob - With Hidden Screws
Skills & Techniques

How To: Remove and Replace a Doorknob

By Bob Vila

How to Paint Laminate Countertops - Outdated Kitchen
Painting & Finishing

How to Paint Laminate Countertops

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

5 Types of Plumbing Pipes Found in Old and New Homes
Building & Installing

5 Types of Plumbing Pipes You’ll Find in Homes

By Glenda Taylor

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Shower Drain
Building & Installing

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Shower Drain

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Texture a Ceiling - Dining Room
Easy DIY Projects

How To: Texture a Ceiling

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

This One Crop Could Give You Your Best Vegetable Garden Yet
Lawn Care & Gardening

This One Crop Could Give You Your Best Vegetable Garden Yet

By Steph Coelho

6 Tips for Painting Over Oil-Based Paint
Painting & Finishing

Solved! The Rules for Painting Over Oil-Based Paint

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

15 Ways to Clean Your House Like a Pro
Cleaning & Organizing

15 Ways to Clean Your House Like a Pro

By Glenda Taylor

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Lawn Care & Gardening

What Is the No-Dig Gardening Method, and Why You Should Try it This Spring

By Mark Wolfe

15 Safety Essentials That Most Homes Are Missing
Workshop

15 Safety Essentials That Most Homes Are Missing

By Jennifer Noonan

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Furniture & Design

Stop and Read This Before You Dress Up Furnishings with Spray Foam

By Glenda Taylor

12 Landscaping Problems Your Extension Service Can Help You Solve
Lawn Care & Gardening

12 Landscaping Problems Your Extension Service Can Help You Solve

By Steph Coelho

How to Paint Aluninum
Painting & Finishing

How To: Paint Aluminum

By Bob Vila

How to Make a Picture Frame
Skills & Techniques

How To: Make a Picture Frame

By Michael Franco

Washing Machine Leaking - Leaky Washing Machine
Repair & Maintenance

How To: Troubleshoot a Leaky Washing Machine

By Jill Lawrence O'Hara, Bob Vila

20 Chores You Only Have to Tackle Once This Year
Cleaning & Organizing

20 Chores You Only Have to Tackle Once This Year

By Debra Immergut, Jennifer Noonan

10 Unusual Uses for Acetone at Home
Cleaning & Organizing

10 Unusual Uses for Acetone at Home

By Michelle Ullman

Roofing Tools
Repair & Maintenance

The Roofing Tools That Are Most Important for Repairs

By Tom Scalisi

12 Big Mistakes That Lead to Mold and Mildew Growth
Cleaning & Organizing

12 Big Mistakes That Lead to Mold and Mildew Growth

By Michelle Ullman

How to Polish Marble
Skills & Techniques

How To: Polish Marble

By Michelle Ullman

How to Remove Ice from Driveway - Snow-Cleared Driveway
Repair & Maintenance

3 Fixes for an Icy Walk and Driveway

By Manasa Reddigari

How to Mop a Floor
Cleaning & Organizing

The Smarter Way to Mop Your Floors

By Jill Lawrence O'Hara

11 Indoor Gardening Projects Absolutely Anyone Can Do
Easy DIY Projects

11 Indoor Gardening Projects Absolutely Anyone Can Do

By Glenda Taylor

How to Remove Lead Paint
Painting & Finishing

How To: Remove Lead Paint

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Clean Upholstery
Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean Upholstery

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Test for Asbestos Before Demolition
Repair & Maintenance

How To: Test for Asbestos

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

How to Clean Plexiglass
Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Clean Plexiglass

By Amy Lynch

How to Paint Textured Walls
Painting & Finishing

How To: Paint Textured Walls

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila