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how to install baseboard
Interior

How to Install Baseboard Trim

Updating the baseboards in a room is a surefire way to make the space look newer and cleaner. Following these steps, this is a task that intermediate DIYers can easily tackle.

What to Know Before You Install Marble Flooring
Interior

9 Things to Know Before Buying and Installing Marble Flooring

Is this posh flooring right for your home? Learn about the pros and cons of buying and maintaining marble tile floors before making a final decision.

Best DeWalt Drills Options
Reviews

The Best DeWalt Drills

Find out what one of the biggest names in power tools has to offer in a power drill.

The Best Milwaukee Impact Drivers Options
Reviews

The Best Milwaukee Impact Drivers

Milwaukee has an impressive impact driver lineup. These are the best ones they offer.

How to Install a Vinyl Window
Exterior

How to Install a Vinyl Window

Installing vinyl windows is a task that even novice DIYers can pull off. Follow these straightforward steps to save yourself the cost of hiring a contractor for the job.

Try Scents to Send Pests Packing from Your Garden
Lawn & Garden

Try Scents to Send Pests Packing From Your Garden

Insects and critters can make a meal of your carefully cultivated garden. When gardeners use certain scents in their plots, however, pests will leave flowers and veggies alone.

how to dispose of a refrigerator
Interior

How to Dispose of a Refrigerator Properly

Learn more about the available options to consider when disposing of an old refrigerator 

Plumb-Bob
DIY

The Plumb Bob: What Is This Tool, and How Do You Use It?

The Best Gravel for Driveway Options
Reviews

The Best Gravel for Driveways

Level up your curb appeal by choosing driveway gravel that’s both functional and beautiful.

Is Prefinished Hardwood Flooring Right for Your Project?
Interior

Is Prefinished Hardwood Flooring Right for Your Home?

Understanding how prefinished hardwood planks differ from traditional hardwood flooring will help you make the right choice for your next home improvement upgrade.

best indoor trees
Lawn & Garden

The 22 Best Trees to Grow Indoors

Potted trees can bring color and texture—even cleaner air—to your home's interior, and most are easier to take care of than you think. Discover our top tree contenders in shapes and sizes to suit every room.

antique vs. vintage
Design

Antique vs. Vintage Wares: This is the Actual Difference

While they are often confused, there are differences between what is considered vintage, antique, or retro. Learn how to understand the distinctions between older items.

12 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Clean With Bar Keepers Friend
Interior

12 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Clean With Bar Keepers Friend

Though its effectiveness at cleaning pots and pans is widely celebrated, the multipurpose cleaning product is also handy in the garage, on the putting green, and in other surprising applications.

how to remove tile
DIY

How to Remove Tile From Floors, Backsplashes, and Other Surfaces

Get rid of the dreary, dated tile that stands between you and the ideal space you envision. Here's how to tackle the tough job ahead.

Puppy With Fleas
Interior

How To: Get Rid of Fleas in Your Home

If you own a pet, itchy bites may be a sign of a flea infestation. Clear the house of these pests in five quick steps and then rest at ease again with your furry friend.

How to Get Rid of Silverfish
Interior

How to Get Rid of Silverfish

Did you know that if you store them in a dark, damp place, your most valuable possessions—rare books, important papers, and designer clothes—are in danger of being eaten by a sly, silver marauder? Read on to learn how to rid your home of silverfish, ravenous pests with insatiable appetites.

Are Gutters Actually Necessary?
Exterior

Are Gutters Actually Necessary?

The seemingly simple fixture that runs along the edge of your roof is tasked with a most important responsibility. Read on to learn why gutters are so essential—and how you can make sure yours do the best job possible.

how to dispose of bacon grease
DIY

How to Dispose of Bacon Grease: 4 Solutions That’ll Save Your Plumbing

These methods of bacon grease disposal can protect plumbing and make future cooking even better.

Best Tap And Die Set
Reviews

The Best Tap and Die Sets

Cut new threads for bolts and bolt-holes in metalworking or woodworking projects with a new tap and die set.

negotiate home improvement decisions
Design

How to Negotiate Home Improvement Decisions With Your Partner, According to a Therapist

Learn a few strategies for finding common ground when you can’t agree on decorating and renovation plans.