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Open up space in your linen closet with a DIY storage project that will display your blankets attractively and keep them close at hand all year long.

Keep your coffee mug collection on display between brews using this unique handmade tree.

Arrange a collection of treasured keepsakes behind the glass of a shadow box for an impressive (and protective) at-home art exhibit.

Construct a convenient, over-the-armrest side table from scratch in a single afternoon, and wind up with the perfect place to rest your drink (and TV dinner) come movie night!

Enhance ordinary string lights with a festively floral makeover that will brighten your space—and mood.

Start this brag-worthy backyard bench one afternoon, and you'll be sitting on it roasting marshmallows before sunset. Trust us: This DIY is so simple, even a beginning woodworker can tackle it!

Greet guests with a chipper "Hello!" right at the door when you adorn your entrance with this simple and sunny DIY welcome mat.

Kool-Aid is a summertime staple in many American households. But did you know that this drink mix can do more than satisfy your thirst? Here are 11 surprising reasons to keep a few extra packets of the sweet, brightly colored powder on hand.

Impress your guests—and organize the clutter—with these 14 inspiring entryway ideas.

Many people cringe at the prospect of mattress shopping, and with good reason: Searching for a comfortable, high-quality bed within your price range can be incredibly daunting. But don’t fret! After learning these 12 things nobody tells you about buying a mattress, you’ll be able to head into the showroom with some valuable insider information—and a lot more confidence. Getting a restful night’s sleep has never been so easy.

By now maybe you've seen Dr. Bronner's Castile soap in the personal hygiene aisle at your local grocery or health food store. While Castile soap isn't new—it's been around for centuries—Dr. Bronner's has pushed the soap into the spotlight in recent years and helped a new generation rediscover the benefits of the natural oil-based cleaner. Generally considered to be gentler and more ecologically friendly than synthetic soaps, Castile soap has a wide variety of uses that range from personal hygiene to everyday household cleaning, laundry, and more. Here are some of the best uses for this versatile and mild cleaning product.

If you're venturing into indoor composting for the first time, use this guide to get a sound start and a superior compost for your garden.

Homebuyers and renters who dare to be different often put down roots in alternative dwellings that others eschew. Even if your inner compass tells you to steer clear of the offbeat or the outlandish, you may enjoy window-shopping these eccentric estates with architecture and decor that defy all conventions.

Looking to stow your special-occasion and out-of-season clothing? Keep it safe from moth damage with cedar.

Buying hand tools can be a confusing—and at times a losing—proposition. When faced with aisles full of putty knives, hammers, utility knives, and other toolbox must-haves, it’s tough to know if you’re really getting the best product for your money. If you’re like most people, you’ve probably purchased a few tools in the past that ended up breaking during use or rusting into a corroded mess soon after you brought them home, and you'd like to avoid that disappointing experience in the future. In search of advice how the average handyperson can make better-informed tool-buying decisions, we enlisted the help of Corey Talbot, Vice President of Marketing and Product Development at Hyde Tools, who knows what goes into making a quality tool and understands how DIY centers market products. The next time you find yourself staring at a wall of similar-looking tools in a bevy of colors and a range of prices, try the following tips to ensure that you come home with a quality tool you’ll be proud to add to your box. This content has been brought to you by Hyde Tools. Its facts and opinions are those of BobVila.com.

Don't trash that dead telephone, scrap that torn sweater, or haul that lifeless bed frame to the junkyard just yet! As these functional and fanciful projects prove, broken or unused electronics, appliances, furniture, and knickknacks can go from junk to can't-live-without essentials in practically no time.

Many homes are vulnerable to hurricane damage, but you can take numerous steps now to ensure that you and your family can weather the storm.

Looking for a way to retrofit your old baseboard heaters? Do it yourself with the versatile and easy to install Baseboarders replacement covers.

Though invaluable for cleaning up in a wet basement, these pumps are actually handy for a broad variety of household tasks. Learn the basics here.

Water woes? A good-quality water filter may be the answer, but don't simply purchase the first one you see on the shelf. Instead, read on to learn about the many different considerations involved, and for top tips from SupplyHouse.com on making the right choice for your household needs.