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Ready to learn a new skill? Find tips, tricks, and guides for tackling nearly any project yourself.

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DIY Cardboard Projects - Shelving
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5 Things to Do with… Cardboard Boxes

By Chris Gardner

Milk Paint Recipe - Furniture
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How To: Make Your Own Milk Paint

By Jennifer Noonan

The Weirdest Things Anyone Has Ever Used to Make an Awesome DIY Christmas Wreath
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The Weirdest Things Anyone Has Ever Used to Make an Awesome DIY Christmas Wreath

By Manasa Reddigari

14 Things to Do with Olive Oil Besides Cook
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14 Things to Do with Olive Oil Besides Cook

By Jennifer Noonan

Improve Winter Air with These 8 Ideas for a DIY Humidifier
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8 Clever Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality Without a Humidifier

By Michelle Ullman

DIY Cutting Board
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DIY Lite: Craft a Homemade Cutting Board

By Ama Ryllis

Solved! How, When, and Why You Should Be Drilling Pilot Holes
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Solved! When, Why, and How to Use Pilot Holes Correctly

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

14 Mistakes Homeowners Make Every Fall
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14 Mistakes Homeowners Make Every Fall

By Glenda Taylor

10 Things to Do with Cross-Cut Trees
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10 Things to Do with Cross-Cut Trees

By Rebecca Thienes Cherny

The Easiest Method for Building an Outdoor Bar
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The Easiest Way to Make an Outdoor Bar for All Seasons

By Glenda Taylor

15 Simply Genius Drawer Pulls to Dress Up a Dresser
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15 Simply Genius Drawer Pulls to Dress Up a Dresser

By Larry Bilotti

7 Common Water Problems—and Their Cures
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7 Common Water Problems—and Their Cures

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

12 DIY Step Stool Designs You Can Make
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12 DIY Step Stool Designs You Can Make

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

Clear the Air: 10 Natural Ways to Cure Household Odors
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Clear the Air: 10 Natural Ways to Cure Household Odors

By Daniel Mintz

Draft Dodgers: 8 DIY Creations to Keep Out the Cold
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Draft Dodgers: 8 DIY Creations to Keep Out the Cold

By Sara Carpenter

How to Refinish a Dresser
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How To: Refinish a Dresser

By Bob Vila

7 Secrets of Assembling IKEA Furniture
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7 Secrets of Assembling IKEA Furniture

By Jennifer Noonan

The Best Paint for Ceilings, Solved!
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Solved! The Best Paint for Ceilings

By Manasa Reddigari

Homemade Fabric Softener - For Your Load of Laundry
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How To: Make Your Own Fabric Softener

By Caylin Harris

The Easiest Recipe for Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner
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How To: Make Your Own All-Purpose Cleaner

By Ayn Monique Klahre

Makeover Your Patio with a Trellis, Cooler Table, and More
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Backyard Makeover: DIY a Patio Table with a Built-In Cooler for Drinks

By Ama Ryllis

Seat Yourself: 11 Ways to DIY Your Own Chair
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Seat Yourself: 11 Ways to DIY Your Own Chair

By Jennifer Noonan

13 Easy Ways to Repurpose Antique Armoires
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13 Easy Ways to Repurpose Antique Armoires

By Jennifer Noonan

15 Doable Designs for DIY Outdoor Furniture
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15 Doable Designs for DIY Outdoor Furniture

By Jennifer Noonan

10 Easy Ways to Build Your Own TV Stand
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10 Easy Ways to Build Your Own TV Stand

By Faith Towers

Sweet Dreams: 15 Inventive Beds You Can Make Yourself
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Sweet Dreams: 15 Inventive Beds You Can Make Yourself

By Faith Towers

18 New Uses for Old Shoeboxes
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18 New Uses for Old Shoeboxes

By Faith Towers

16 New Things You Can Do with Old Furniture
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16 New Things You Can Do with Old Furniture

By Andie Huber

10 Things You Didn’t Know Super Glue Can Do
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10 Things You Didn’t Know Super Glue Can Do

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

9 DIY Lanterns to Illuminate Your Porch, Patio, or Garden
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9 DIY Lanterns to Illuminate Your Porch, Patio, or Garden

By Jennifer Noonan

Wrench Types
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Get a Grip: Choosing the Right Wrench for the Job

By Bob Vila

My homemade drill guide.
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How To: Drill Straight 90° Holes (Without a Drill Press)

By Chris Gardner

Homemade Silver Polish - Tarnished Silverware
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3 Fixes for Tarnished Silver

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

How to Clean an Iron
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How To: Clean an Iron

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

DIY Air Freshener
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3 Fixes for Bathroom Odor

By Megan Stein

DIY Sliding Door - Mount a Sliding Door for Privacy
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How To: DIY a Space-Saving Sliding Door

By Ama Ryllis

15 Surprisingly Simple Woodworking Projects for Beginners
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15 Surprisingly Simple Woodworking Projects for Beginners

By Caitlin Castelaz

Demystifying Insulating Paint: All You Need to Know
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All You Need to Know About Insulating Paint

By Glenda Taylor

How to Dispose of Batteries
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The Right Way to Dispose of Batteries

By Bob Vila

Homemade Dish Soap
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How To: DIY Your Own Dish Soap in 5 Steps

By Marisa Villarreal

How to Make a Ladder Plant Stand
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DIY Lite: A Space-Saving Solution for Any Indoor Garden

By Ama Ryllis

Clean-Cut-Plywood
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5 Ways to Get Perfect, Clean Cuts in Plywood

By Chris Gardner

Closet Door DIY - Mirred Closet
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6 Simple & Easy DIY Closet Door Transformations

By Chris Gardner

DIY Room Divider - Splitting Up the Floor Plan
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DIY Lite: This Stunning Room Divider Looks Better than Real Walls

By Ama Ryllis

Concrete Candle Holders for Halloween
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DIY Lite: Make Graveyard-Inspired Candle Holders from Concrete Mix

By Ama Ryllis

How to Make a Clock - from Plexiglass and Wood
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DIY Lite: Build a Clock that Displays the Time—and Your Plants

By Ama Ryllis

DIY Bathroom Storage Cabinet for Cleaning Supplies
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DIY Lite: An Easy Hiding Spot for Bathroom Cleaning Supplies

By Ama Ryllis

DIY Curtain Rods - Step 4
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DIY Lite: This Curtain Rod Only Costs $12 to Make

By Ama Ryllis

Rope Basket Collection as Desk Organization
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DIY Lite: Make This Clever Catchall with Nothing But Rope

By Ama Ryllis

How to Make a Lantern from Wood
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DIY Lite: A Beginner-Friendly Build for a Rustic Wooden Lantern

By Ama Ryllis

DIY Kitchen Table
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12 Seriously Doable Ways to DIY a Kitchen Table

By Jennifer Noonan

How to Make a DIY Rolling Cart
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This DIY Rolling Cart Is What Every Kitchen Needs

By Ama Ryllis

15 Ways to Use Salvaged Wood in Your Home
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15 Ways to Use Salvaged Wood in Your Home

By Jennifer Noonan

diy-fog-machine
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Genius! Spook Trick-or-Treaters with a DIY Fog Machine

By Rachel Elmkies

DIY Faux Stained Glass
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Genius! DIY Faux Stained Glass

By justpaintitblog.com

10 New Uses for Old Doors
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10 New Uses for Old Doors

By Michael Franco

DIY Air Conditioner
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Genius! Cool Off on the Cheap with a DIY Air Conditioner

By Rachel Elmkies

15 Ways to Make a Small Bathroom Big
Interior

15 Ways to Make a Small Bathroom Big

By Bob Vila

How to Make a Wall Trellis
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Makeover an Ordinary Outdoor Space with a Wall-Mounted Trellis

By Ama Ryllis

Building a DIY Baby Gate
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How To: Build a Better-Looking Baby Gate

By Ama Ryllis

14 Long-Lasting Flowers for Your Yard
Lawn & Garden

14 Long-Lasting Flowers for Your Yard

By Michelle Ullman

9 Cool Projects You Can Make with Pipe and Fittings
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9 Cool Projects You Can Make with Pipe and Fittings

By Oliver Harriett

7 Ideas to Steal from Real People’s Tiny Backyards
Exterior

7 Ideas to Steal from Real People’s Tiny Backyards

By Faith Towers

11 Age-Old Gardening Tips to Ignore Completely
Lawn & Garden

11 Age-Old Gardening Tips to Ignore Completely

By Jennifer Noonan