DIY(Page 51)

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

Latest in DIY

Mixing Concrete Tips with HYDE StirWhip
Reviews

The Dos and Don’ts of Mixing Concrete

By Glenda Taylor

6 Mistakes Homeowners Make Every Summer
DIY

6 Mistakes Homeowners Make Every Summer

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Discount Appliances - Ovens and Stovetops at the Store
Interior

7 Smart Tips for Saving Big Money on Major Appliances

By Jill Lawrence O’Hara

Radiant Heat Pros and Cons
Interior

The Pros and Cons of Radiant Heat

By Steven Fox

13 Unusual Ways to Use What’s in Your Spice Rack
DIY

13 Unusual Ways to Use What’s in Your Spice Rack

By Glenda Taylor

15 Doable Designs for a DIY Patio Table
DIY

15 Doable Designs for a DIY Patio Table

By Manasa Reddigari

Do These 8 Things and Never Pay for Plants Again
Lawn & Garden

Do These 8 Things and Never Pay for Plants Again

By Jennifer Noonan

9 Creative Ways to Build a Backyard Hangout
Exterior

9 Creative Ways to Build a Backyard Hangout

By Caylin Harris

How to Install a Drop Ceiling
Interior

What Would Bob Do? Installing a Drop Ceiling

By Bob Vila

8 Things to Know Before You Set Foot in a Plant Store
Lawn & Garden

8 Things to Know Before You Set Foot in a Plant Store

By Jennifer Noonan

10 Surprising Things You Can Do with a Plastic Straw
DIY

10 Surprising Things You Can Do with a Plastic Straw

By Debra Immergut

11 Unusual Uses for a Bungee Cord
DIY

11 Unusual Uses for a Bungee Cord

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

7 Top Tools for No-Mess Painting
Interior

7 Top Tools for No-Mess Painting

By Oliver Harriett

12 Ways You Never Thought to Use a Paper Clip
DIY

12 Ways You Never Thought to Use a Paper Clip

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

How to Sharpen a Pocket Knife
DIY

How To: Sharpen a Pocket Knife

By Steffani Cameron

11 Things to Do with Plastic Cups
DIY

11 Things to Do with Plastic Cups

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

12 Doable Designs for a DIY Bench
DIY

12 Doable Designs for a DIY Bench

By Jennifer Noonan

13 Unusual Household Uses for Ice Cubes
DIY

13 Unusual Household Uses for Ice Cubes

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

10 Brilliant Ways to Reuse Plastic Bags
DIY

10 Brilliant Ways to Reuse Plastic Bags

By Jennifer Noonan

11 Renter-Friendly Ideas for a Reversible Remodel
Design

11 Renter-Friendly Ideas for a Reversible Remodel

By Lucy Congress

14 Secrets of People with Low Energy Bills
Exterior

14 Secrets of People with Low Energy Bills

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

9 Ways to DIY a Dresser on a Dime
DIY

9 Ways to DIY a Dresser on a Dime

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

10 Household Headaches You Can Solve with Aspirin
DIY

10 Household Headaches You Can Solve with Aspirin

By Anja Sonnenberg

How to Make Homemade Dishwasher Detergent
DIY

How To: Make Your Own Dishwasher Detergent

By Steffani Cameron

15 Times Outdoor X-Mas Decorations Went Too Far
DIY

15 Times Outdoor X-Mas Decorations Went Too Far

By Manasa Reddigari

Shelf Life: 10 Bookcases You Can Make Yourself
DIY

Shelf Life: 10 Bookcases You Can Make Yourself

By Marisa Villarreal

Blown Away: 12 Upcycled Wind Chimes You Can Make
DIY

Blown Away: 12 Upcycled Wind Chimes You Can Make

By Sarita Harbour

10 Things You Didn’t Know Chapstick Can Do
DIY

10 Things You Didn’t Know Chapstick Can Do

By Jennifer Noonan

15 Easy Designs for a DIY Desk
DIY

15 Easy Designs for a DIY Desk

By Tracy Anderson

13 Clever New Uses for Old Newspapers
DIY

13 Clever New Uses for Old Newspapers

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

diy-window-treatment-1
Exterior

Genius! A Sunnier Alternative to Window Blinds

By Rachel Elmkies

Buy or DIY: 10 Room Dividers to Remake Your Space
DIY

Buy or DIY: 10 Room Dividers to Remake Your Space

By Debra Immergut

How To: Make a Mortise and Tenon Joint
DIY

How To: Make a Mortise and Tenon Joint

By Bob Vila

Editors’ Picks: 7 Tools to Wage War Against Leaves
Lawn & Garden

Editors’ Picks: 7 Tools to Wage War Against Leaves

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

The 21 Most Stunning Fireplaces on the Internet
Interior

The 21 Most Stunning Fireplaces on the Internet

By Manasa Reddigari

How to Clean a Wooden Cutting Board
Interior

How To: Clean a Wooden Cutting Board

By Manasa Reddigari

18 Inviting Entryways We Love
Exterior

18 Inviting Entryways We Love

By Manasa Reddigari

11 Paint Colors Designers Pick for Their Own Homes
Interior

11 Paint Colors Designers Pick for Their Own Homes

By Nina Malkin

10 Sneaky Ways to Store Winter Gear
Interior

10 Sneaky Ways to Store Winter Gear

By Jennifer Noonan

10 Things You Should Never Paint
DIY

10 Things You Should Never Paint

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

14 New Things You Can Do with an Old Sweater
DIY

14 New Things You Can Do with an Old Sweater

By Jennifer Noonan

12 Ways to Check Slush and Snow at the Door
Exterior

12 Ways to Check Slush and Snow at the Door

By Anja Sonnenberg

7 Ways to Set Up Your Home Workshop
DIY

7 Ways to Set Up Your Home Workshop

By Caitlin Castelaz

Lumber Sizes - Lumber Aisles at Home Improvement Store
DIY

Are You Buying the Right Amount of Lumber?

By James Kidd

Get Custom Kitchen Cabinets with 7 Easy Installs
Interior

Get Custom Kitchen Cabinets with 7 Easy Installs

By Jennifer Noonan

8 Common Lighting Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes
Interior

8 Common Lighting Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes

By Glenda Taylor

16 Creative New Ways to Use Old Bottles
DIY

16 Creative New Ways to Use Old Bottles

By Sarita Harbour

10 Weirdly Awesome New Uses for Old Appliances
DIY

10 Weirdly Awesome New Uses for Old Appliances

By Faith Towers

9 Shortcuts to Picking a Paint Color
Interior

9 Shortcuts to Picking a Paint Color

By Lucy Congress

10 Outdoor DIYs You Can Do for a Dollar
DIY

10 Outdoor DIYs You Can Do for a Dollar

By Megan Stein

9 Paint Color Rules Worth Breaking
Interior

9 Paint Color Rules Worth Breaking

By Marie Proeller Hueston

11 Things Never to Buy Secondhand
DIY

11 Things Never to Buy Secondhand

By Lucy Congress

9 Space-Smart Ways to Fit Two Rooms in One
Design

9 Space-Smart Ways to Fit Two Rooms in One

By Manasa Reddigari

12 “Zero Dollar” Home Decorating Hacks
DIY

12 “Zero Dollar” Home Decorating Hacks

By Caylin Harris

10 Color Picks to Set Any Mood in Your Bedroom
Interior

10 Color Picks to Set Any Mood in Your Bedroom

By Jennifer Noonan

11 Problems You Can Solve with Paint
DIY

11 Problems You Can Solve with Paint

By Jennifer Noonan

8 Things New Homeowners Waste Money On
Real Estate

8 Things New Homeowners Waste Money On

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Don’t Make These 7 Bedroom Design Mistakes
Interior

Don’t Make These 7 Bedroom Design Mistakes

By Manasa Reddigari

The Best Paint Pick for Your Personality Type
DIY

The Best Paint Pick for Your Personality Type

By Manasa Reddigari

Don’t Make These 7 Mistakes in Small Spaces
DIY

Don’t Make These 7 Mistakes in Small Spaces

By Marie Proeller Hueston

Why 7 Families Ditched the Dining Room
Design

Why 7 Families Ditched the Dining Room

By Caylin Harris

Cleaning Cast Iron
DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Cleaning Cast Iron

By Cara Stevens, Bob Vila

8 New Ideas for DIY Outdoor Lighting
Exterior

8 New Ideas for DIY Outdoor Lighting

By Tracy Anderson

18 Clever Storage Solutions You Can DIY for Free
Interior

18 Clever Storage Solutions You Can DIY for Free

By Manasa Reddigari