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    How to Build a Soffit Box with Recessed Lighting

    Add interest to a bedroom or kitchen by building a soffit with drywall, wood trim and rope lights.


    How to Install Backer Board Around a Bathtub

    Finally – the tile backer/tub lip problem resolved


    How To Tile a Shower

    Build a high-end shower enclosure with this DIY project.


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    How to Stop Door Drafts Around Entry Doors

    New weather stripping pays big dividends right away.


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    14 Showstopping Tile Backsplash Ideas To Suit Any Style

    No matter what your style, taste or budget, you'll be sure to find something you like among these 14 beautiful...


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    5 Crucial Tips for Concrete Care 

    Here are five easy—and relatively inexpensive—ways to keep your concrete as strong as King Kong, according to Acid Magic.


    9 Ways To Transform Your Old Wall-Mounted Phone Jack

    Cover up old wall-mounted phone jack with one of these creative and practical ideas.


    What is a Chimney Pot?

    Although the top of the chimney isn't often on your mind as you sit in front of a fire, you...

    This Hack Is the Easiest Way to Get Wax Out of Carpet

    A pro shares his method on how to remove wax


    How to Make Structural Repairs by Sistering Floor Joists

    Repair sagging or broken floor joists by “sistering” on a new joist


    34 Things Everyone Had in Their House in the ’80s

    Who can forget the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? See these other fantastic items that are just SO '80s.


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    Spray Foam Tube Cleaning

    Forget to clean the plastic tube and nozzle after using half a can of spray foam? Find out our spray...


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    How To Build a Platform Deck

    A detached, ground level deck is the easiest way to add useful space to your backyard.


    Why Insulated Window Glass Fogs

    When insulating glass goes bad.


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    How to Build a Stone Path and Steps

    Modular blocks let you build like a master mason—even on slopes


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    How To Remove Oil Stains from Concrete Floors

    Improve the look and safety of your garage floor by eliminating those unsightly oil stains. Here's what you need to...


    5 Downspout Upgrades All Homeowners Should Know About

    Water puddling around a foundation from an ineffective downspout can create major problems, ranging from damp basements to structural damage....

    10 Best Window Cleaning Tools and Supplies

    A collection of well-reviewd tools that will make the daunting task of window cleaning easier and more efficient.


    What You Need to Know About Peel-and-Stick Tiles

    Installing tile can be intimidating for any DIYer regardless of skill or experience. It takes time, money, tools and patience...


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    How to Maintain and Repair Your Chimney

    Make your chimney last for decades with a few hours of simple maintenance


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    14 Expert Tips for Tight Miters

    Pro tricks for air-tight joints.


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    Troubleshoot and Fix an Off-Kilter Ceiling Fan

    Stop the wobble and make your fan run smoothly in 15 minutes.


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    What to Know About Sliding Shed Doors

    Walls are easy. It's the openings that are hard to figure out.

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    How to Build a Wainscoted Wall

    Add elegance to your favorite room with easy-to-build wood panels


    A Drier Basement with Drylock Extreme

    As a contractor, finished basements always make me a little nervous, and I usually won’t take on a basement job...


    Can You Go To Jail for Collecting Rainwater?

    It's fine in most states, but some have stricter rules!


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    DIY Guide to Adding Outlets & Conduits To Your Garage

    Upgrade your garage wiring the correct and easy way. We'll show you how to add outlets to a garage without...


    Super-Simple Way to Cope Shoe Molding

    Coping shoe molding can be tricky. This tip will make it a little easier.


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    How to Buy Better Trim Paint

    We picked out 12 trim paints to try. After running tests and conferring with pro painters and industry experts, we...