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How To Use a Tape Measure
DIY

How To: Use a Tape Measure

By Timothy Dale

15 Cleaning Mistakes Everyone Makes
Interior

15 Cleaning Mistakes Everyone Makes

By Jennifer Noonan

10 Places on Earth with a Giant Trash Problem
DIY

10 Places on Earth with a Giant Trash Problem

By Andreana Lefton

The 30 Easiest Organizing Tasks Ever
Interior

The 30 Easiest Organizing Tasks Ever

By Manasa Reddigari

8 Top Tips for How to Use Compost
DIY

8 Top Tips for How to Use Compost

By Debbie Wolfe

20 Ways to Support Earth Day This Year
Design

20 Ways to Support Earth Day This Year

By Marisa Villarreal

Six Things to Know Before Cutting Metal
DIY

6 Things to Know Before Cutting Metal

By Timothy Dale

9 Mistakes You’re Making That Are Damaging Your Soil
Lawn & Garden

9 Mistakes You’re Making That Are Damaging Your Soil

By Heather Blackmore

How To: Grow Fresh Produce from Your Leftover Groceries
Lawn & Garden

How To: Grow Fresh Produce from Your Leftover Groceries

By Jennifer Noonan

Does Bleach Expire? What You Should Know About Its Shelf Life
Interior

Solved! The Shelf Life of Bleach

By Timothy Dale

11 Handy Uses for Borax Around the House
Interior

11 Handy Uses for Borax Around the House

By Kacey Royer

13 Creative Designs for Easy DIY Planters
DIY

13 Creative Designs for Easy DIY Planters

By Manasa Reddigari

12 Things an Arborist Wishes You Knew
DIY

12 Things an Arborist Wishes You Knew

By Debbie Wolfe

10 Kitchen Updates You Can Do in a Day
Interior

10 Kitchen Updates You Can Do in a Day

By Faith Towers

10 Unexpected Uses for Spray Paint
DIY

10 Unexpected Uses for Spray Paint

By Sara Carpenter

9 Best Tips for Creating a Kitchen You’ll Love to Entertain In
Interior

9 Best Tips for Creating a Kitchen You’ll Love to Entertain In

By Oliver Harriett

15 Places to Paint Before Putting Your House on the Market
DIY

15 Places to Paint Before Putting Your House on the Market

By Andreana Lefton

12 Painted Walls That Look Like Wallpaper
DIY

12 Painted Walls That Look Like Wallpaper

By Andreana Lefton

35 Ways to Use Ordinary Things in Extraordinary Ways
DIY

35 Ways to Use Ordinary Things in Extraordinary Ways

By Andreana Lefton

8 Things You Can Clean With a Pressure Washer
DIY

8 Things You Can Clean With a Pressure Washer

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

7 Pro Tips for Brightening Your Bathroom
Interior

7 Pro Tips for Brightening Your Bathroom

By Andreana Lefton

12 Common Types of Mold in Homes
Interior

The 12 Most Common Types of Mold in the Home

By Glenda Taylor

The Pros and Cons of Black Stainless Steel Appliances
Interior

The Pros and Cons of Black Stainless Steel

By Michelle Ullman

10 Surprisingly Smart Solutions for Junk Drawers
DIY

10 Surprisingly Smart Solutions for Junk Drawers

By Tracy Anderson

Yes, You Can Reuse Water at Home—Here’s How
DIY

Yes, You Can Reuse Water at Home—Here’s How

By Steph Coelho

How to Prevent and Treat Snow Mold in the Lawn
Lawn & Garden

This Lawn Fungus Might Be Lurking Beneath the Snow in Your Yard

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

6 Tips for Cleaning with Vinegar
DIY

7 Ways to Tackle Spring Cleaning with Vinegar

By Amy Lynch

These 13 Pests Do the Most Damage to the Home
Interior

These 13 Pests Do the Most Damage to the Home

By Glenda Taylor

DIY Countertops Made with Paint
Interior

10 DIY Countertops That You (and Your Wallet) Will Love

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Best Paint for Bathroom
DIY

Solved! How to Choose The Best Paint for Bathrooms

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

YoungHouseLove-Arranging-Hanging-Artwork
Interior

5 Favorite Picture Hanging Tricks

By Chris Gardner

Dream It, Do It: How to Paint Cabinets with a Paint Sprayer
DIY

Dream It, Do It: How to Paint Cabinets with a Paint Sprayer

By Jenny @ Evolution of Style

How To Paint a Staircase
DIY

Dream It, Do It: How to Paint a Staircase

By Debbie @ Painted Therapy

How to Get Loamy Soil in Your Garden
Lawn & Garden

All You Need to Know About Loamy Soil

By Glenda Taylor

Using Rustoleum Magnetic Paint Primer on the Wall
DIY

6 Tips for Using Magnetic Paint Primer Successfully

By Jennifer Noonan

DIY Concrete Patio
DIY

How To: Pour a Concrete Patio

By Oliver Harriett, Bob Vila

Care and Cleaning Keep Wicker Wonderful
DIY

Care and Cleaning Keep Wicker Wonderful

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

DIY Swing Set - Tree Swing
DIY

Weekend Projects: 5 Fun DIY Swing Sets

By Jennifer Noonan

DIY Hammock Stand
DIY

DIY Lite: Build a Backyard Hammock Stand from Scratch

By Ama Ryllis

Gravel Patio
Exterior

Pea Gravel Brings Beauty to Any Patio

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

Induction vs. Gas and Electric Stoves: Which Are Most Efficient?
Interior

What’s the Difference? Induction vs. Gas and Electric Stoves

By Jennifer Noonan

DIY Garage Shelves
Exterior

Weekend Projects: 5 DIY Ways to Set Up Garage Shelves

By Manasa Reddigari

These Impressive Before-and-After Photos Will Make You Want to Buy a Fixer-Upper
DIY

These Impressive Before-and-After Photos Will Make You Want to Buy a Fixer-Upper

By Andreana Lefton

Leftover house paint is not the easiest stuff to get rid of. You can't simply throw it out without risking pollution and fines.
Interior

What to Do with Old Paint

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

8 Ways to Use Mineral Spirits
DIY

How To: Clean with Mineral Spirits—and Why You Should

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

Stucco House
Exterior

All You Need to Know About Stucco Homes

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Make Homemade Granite Cleaner
DIY

How To: Make Your Own All-Natural Granite Cleaner

By Manasa Reddigari

DIY Daybed - Made from Plywood
DIY

Weekend Projects: 5 Designs for a DIY Daybed

By Faith Towers

Pony Walls 101: Where, When, and How to Install These Room Partitions
Design

All You Need to Know About Pony Walls

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Coffered Ceilings
Design

All You Need to Know About Coffered Ceilings

By Hugh Howard, Bob Vila

Bleaching Wood - 11 Do's and Don'ts
DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Bleaching Wood

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

Renew Wood Finishes with Mineral Spirits
Interior

Quick Tip: Renew Dull Wood Finishes with Mineral Spirits

By Sarah Littleton, Bob Vila

7 Sturdy Types of Wood Joints to Know
DIY

7 Strong Types of Wood Joints Worth Knowing

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

MDF vs Plywood: Which Is Better for Your Project?
DIY

What’s the Difference? MDF vs. Plywood

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

Painted Plywood Floors
DIY

How To: Paint Plywood Floors

By Joe Provey

Polyurethane vs Varnish - What Wood Finish to Choose
Interior

Is Varnish or Polyurethane the Right Finish for You?

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Make a DIY Floating Nightstand
DIY

DIY Lite: A Narrow Nightstand that Fits into Any Bedroom Layout

By Ama Ryllis

Best Paint for Trim, Solved!
Reviews

Solved! The Best Paint for Trim

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

What is Permanent Press? How to Best Use the Wash and Dry Setting
Interior

Solved! When to Use Your Washer and Dryer’s Permanent Press Cycle

By Manasa Reddigari

Best Paint for Kitchen Cabinets
DIY

Solved! The Best Paint for Kitchen Cabinets

By Bob Vila

Plywood vs OSB Subfloors
Interior

What’s the Difference? Plywood vs. OSB

By Bob Vila

Drywall vs Plaster - A Guide to Understanding the Differences
Interior

What’s the Difference? Drywall vs. Plaster

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

Top Tips for Gluing PVC Pipe
DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Gluing PVC Pipe

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

how-long-does-paint-last
DIY

Solved! Here’s How Long Paint Actually Lasts

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila