How to Straighten Bowed Stud Walls
Minor tweaks make a major difference in the finished wall
20 Marking Hacks Every DIYer Should Know
See 20 astounding hacks that'll help make your marking more accurate and your days more productive.
How To Apply Texture to Ceilings and Walls
Spray ceiling texture to add visual interest and hide imperfections. Keep reading to learn how to texture a ceiling and...
How to Tile a Bathroom Floor
Learn how to install tile — specifically, how to lay new ceramic tile over an old vinyl floor.
Trim Repair: How to Fix and Revive Trim
Renew dull trim in one weekend.
Simple Window Trim and Door Trim Guide
Window trim and door trim with old world elegance—it’s actually easier than standard trim.
7 Deck Building Tips from the Pros
Techniques for deck building, framing a deck, building stairs and railings and adding deck trim.
How to Clean Roof Stains
Is your roof marred by streaks and stains? Here's how to remove that ugly discoloration and keep it from coming...
How To Replace Stair Spindles in 3 Easy Steps
It looks complicated to replace banister spindles...it's not.
Wood Finishes That are Food-Safe
Choosing the correct finish is always a tough job, and when it comes to food safe finishes, that decision can...
The Pros and Cons of Roof Deicing Cables
DIYers have devised ways to deal with ice dams more safely, including one of the most popular of these options:...
Saturday Morning Workshop: How to Build a Wall-Mounted Wine Rack
Feature your wine collection on your wall with this one-hour wine rack.
How to Build DIY Window Cornices
Custom-build DIY window cornices for one-fourth the price of store-bought with this step-by-step guide.
How To Install an Outdoor Stair Railing on Concrete Steps
Add safety and style with a custom outdoor stair railing.
How to Install a Ceiling Fan Remote
Upgrade your fan with a ceiling fan remote.
How to Repair a Load-Bearing Post
Floor sagging? Here's the solid cure for rotting posts and sinking footings.
How to Prepare Wood Trim for a Smooth Paint Job
Here's how to wash, sand, scrap and fill woodwork for a smooth finish.
Making Sense of Lumber Dimensions
The difference between “nominal” and “actual” dimensions for items like 2x4 dimensions
How to Use Epoxy Resin Like a Pro on Any Surface
Epoxy has several advantages over other adhesives and fillers. It can fill gaps and still retain strength, it's waterproof, and...
How To Repair a Cut Extension Cord
For this extension cord wiring repair, all you need is a new plug!
How to Find the Best Home Center Lumber for Your DIY Projects
Follow these tips to find exactly what you need.
15 Handy Gifts for Woodworkers They’ll Use for Many Projects to Come
Whether you're buying for the experienced woodworker or the carpenter just starting out, the best gifts for woodworkers...
Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build A Collapsible Dog Ramp
This simple dog ramp collapses down to a compact size that fits easily under a bed or sofa or inside...
The Secret to Getting Smoother Caulk Application
See a new way to getting a good bead on a caulking tube
How to Patch Dents in a Metal Door
Make dents disappear from your metal doors.
Wet Sanding Drywall
Choose drywall and try wet sanding to reduce the dust
How to Connect a PVC Pipe to ABS Pipe
This is the best way to connect these two types of pipes
Saturday Morning Workshop: Modern Floating Headboard
Build this modern headboard with floating storage cubbies in less than a day and with one sheet of plywood!
How to Install a Shower Drain in Concrete
Plumb the drain using a special leak-proof drain assembly.
