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Concrete Floor Repair in the Garage

Your Guide to Reviving a Tired Garage Floor Your Guide to Reviving a Tired Garage Floor

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

6 Best Tips for How to Clean Stainless Steel

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How To: Clean Stainless Steel How To: Clean Stainless Steel

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

How to Clean and Care for a Butcher Block Counter

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How To: Clean and Maintain Butcher Block How To: Clean and Maintain Butcher Block

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

Cracks in Walls? When to Worry

Solved! How Concerned You Should Be About Cracks in the Walls Solved! How Concerned You Should Be About Cracks in the Walls

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Can You Tile Over Tile

Solved! Yes, You Can Tile Over Tile Solved! Yes, You Can Tile Over Tile

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

The Best Angle Finder Options

The Best Angle Finders for DIYers and Pros The Best Angle Finders for DIYers and Pros

By Glenda Taylor

6 Things Every Homeowner Can Do to Prevent Chimney Fires

6 Ways to Stop Chimney Fires Before They Start 6 Ways to Stop Chimney Fires Before They Start

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

wood window blinds

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Helpful Hints for Cleaning Window Blinds Helpful Hints for Cleaning Window Blinds

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

How to Measure for Blinds

How To: Measure for Window Blinds How To: Measure for Window Blinds

All You Need to Know About Knockdown Texture

All You Need to Know About Knockdown Texture All You Need to Know About Knockdown Texture

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Achieve a Wood Finish with Paint

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How To: Create a Faux Wood Grain… with Paint! How To: Create a Faux Wood Grain… with Paint!

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Clean a Wool Rug - vacuum

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How To: Clean a Wool Rug How To: Clean a Wool Rug

By Jennifer Noonan, 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

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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

7 Things to Know Before Putting Wood Flooring in the Kitchen

7 Things to Know Before Putting Wood Flooring in the Kitchen 7 Things to Know Before Putting Wood Flooring in the Kitchen

By Glenda Taylor, 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

When to Worry About Cracks in the Basement Floor

Solved! What Cracks in the Basement Floor Really Mean Solved! What Cracks in the Basement Floor Really Mean

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

How to Finish Drywall Joints - Drywall Mud

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How To: Finish Drywall Joints How To: Finish Drywall Joints

By Kit Stansley, Bob Vila

The Dos and Don'ts of Drywall Taping

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The Dos and Don’ts of Taping Drywall The Dos and Don’ts of Taping Drywall

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Sand Drywall - Sand Drywall Before Painting

How To: Sand Drywall How To: Sand Drywall

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Repair Drywall with Less Hassle Repair Drywall with Less Hassle

By Michael Franco

Types of Fertilizer Every Gardener Should Know

Landscaping Lowdown: Understanding the Different Types of Fertilizer Landscaping Lowdown: Understanding the Different Types of Fertilizer

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Garage Door Won't Close

3 Fixes for a Garage Door That Won’t Close 3 Fixes for a Garage Door That Won’t Close

By Brenda Silva

The Best Grass for Shade, Solved!

Solved! The Best Grass to Grow in Your Shaded Lawn Solved! The Best Grass to Grow in Your Shaded Lawn

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

7 Things You Never Knew Cause Brown Grass (and How to Fix Them)

Solved! What to Do About Brown Grass Solved! What to Do About Brown Grass

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Burning Smell from Your Dryer? 6 DIY Fixes

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What’s Causing That Burning Smell Coming from the Dryer? Solved! What’s Causing That Burning Smell Coming from the Dryer? Solved!

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

What to Do When the Oven is Smoking

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Solved! What to Do When Your Oven Is Smoking Solved! What to Do When Your Oven Is Smoking

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Tighten a Toilet Seat

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How To: Tighten a Toilet Seat How To: Tighten a Toilet Seat

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

The Dos and Don'ts of Replacing a Toilet

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The Dos and Don’ts of Replacing a Toilet The Dos and Don’ts of Replacing a Toilet

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Stainless Steel Counters - Modern Kitchen

All You Need to Know About Stainless Steel Countertops All You Need to Know About Stainless Steel Countertops

By Jill Lawrence O’Hara, Bob Vila

Clogged Kitchen Sink? 5 Steps to a Fresh Drain

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Solved! What to Do When Your Kitchen Sink Is Clogged Solved! What to Do When Your Kitchen Sink Is Clogged

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

Toilet Overflowing? The 3-Step Fix

Solved! What to Do When Your Toilet Starts Overflowing Solved! What to Do When Your Toilet Starts Overflowing

Kit Stansley How To Install a Dimmer Switch

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How To: Install a Dimmer Switch How To: Install a Dimmer Switch

By Kit Stansley

The Most Popular Paint Colors in America

The Most Popular Paint Colors in America The Most Popular Paint Colors in America

By Marie Proeller Hueston

How to Get Rid of Crabgrass

How To: Get Rid of Crabgrass How To: Get Rid of Crabgrass

How to Get Rid of Crows

How To: Get Rid of Crows How To: Get Rid of Crows

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Get Rid of Rabbits

How To: Get Rid of Rabbits How To: Get Rid of Rabbits

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

8 Winter Flowers that Will Brighten a Gray Garden

Solved! 8 Flowers Sure to Bloom in Winter Solved! 8 Flowers Sure to Bloom in Winter

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Dealing with Carpet in a Bathroom

Solved! Dealing with a Carpeted Bathroom Solved! Dealing with a Carpeted Bathroom

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

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Everything You Need to Know About Winterizing Pipes Everything You Need to Know About Winterizing Pipes

By Emily Burns Morgan, Bob Vila

How To: Paint Aluminum Siding

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How To: Paint Aluminum Siding How To: Paint Aluminum Siding

How to Cut Pavers

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How To: Cut Pavers How To: Cut Pavers

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Painting vs Staining a Deck: The Better Finish for Your Structure

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What’s the Difference? Painting vs. Staining the Deck What’s the Difference? Painting vs. Staining the Deck

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Stop a Door from Slamming

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Solved! How to Prevent Doors from Slamming Solved! How to Prevent Doors from Slamming

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

6 Key Tips for Painting Bathroom Tile

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6 Things to Know Before Painting Bathroom Tile 6 Things to Know Before Painting Bathroom Tile

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

21 Brilliant Hacks for Everyday Home Repairs

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21 Brilliant Hacks for Everyday Home Repairs 21 Brilliant Hacks for Everyday Home Repairs

By Manasa Reddigari

Roof Leak Repair

4 Tips for Repairing a Leaky Roof 4 Tips for Repairing a Leaky Roof

By Larry Bilotti, Bob Vila

The Big Bathroom Remodeling Design Decision: Tub vs. Shower

The Big Bathroom Remodeling Design Decision: Tub vs. Shower The Big Bathroom Remodeling Design Decision: Tub vs. Shower

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Doorless Showers

All You Need to Know About Doorless Showers All You Need to Know About Doorless Showers

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Clearing a Clogged Sink - Do's and Don'ts

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The Dos and Don’ts of Clearing a Clogged Sink The Dos and Don’ts of Clearing a Clogged Sink

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

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How To: Paint Trim How To: Paint Trim

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

Heat Pump vs. Furnace: Which Is Right for Your Home?

What’s the Difference? Heat Pump vs. Furnace What’s the Difference? Heat Pump vs. Furnace

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

3 Basement Drains for a Dry Downstairs Living Space

All You Need to Know About Basement Drains All You Need to Know About Basement Drains

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Be Your Own General Contractor

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Being Your Own General Contractor Being Your Own General Contractor

The Best Wood Stain for Furniture, Cabinets, Trim, and More

The Best Wood Stains for DIYers and Pros The Best Wood Stains for DIYers and Pros

By Glenda Taylor

Achieve a Unique Burnt Wood Finish with Shou Sugi Ban

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The Appeal of a Burnt Wood Finish The Appeal of a Burnt Wood Finish

By Manasa Reddigari

How Much It Costs to Hire a Handyman

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Here’s Exactly What You Can Expect to Pay a Handyman Here’s Exactly What You Can Expect to Pay a Handyman

By Debbie Dey for Puls