10 Landscaping Plants You (Probably) Can’t Kill
If you're looking to add some color and life to your yard, but have a history of killing every plant...
Garage Flooring Options
Choose the floor that's perfect for your needs and budget
Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build A Dog Bowl Stand
Make your dog happy with this sturdy bowl stand, and perfect your pocket-hole skills while you do it.
Aluminum Wiring Can Be Hazardous, Here’s What to do About It
Your home might have aluminum wiring and you need to know what to do if it's there
How to Use Pocket Change to Determine Wire Sizes
If you’re adding an outlet, you need to use wire the same gauge as the existing wiring. How do you...
Why Plastic PEX Fittings are Just as Good (If Not Better) Than Metal
If you’re concerned about using plastic fittings instead of metal for PEX, worry no more. Professional plumbers are buying three...
15 Expert Tips for Digging Holes
Digging is bonehead simple. But as with any other job, a little know-how lets you do it smarter and faster...
The Homeowner’s Guide to Plywood Core Options
The materials used to make plywood’s inner core affect several important characteristics: weight, strength, rigidity, stability, flatness, screw-holding capability, consistency...
Learn How to Solder Copper Pipe Yourself
Don't be intimidated by soldering. In this easy-to-follow video from GOT2LEARN, you'll see that soldering a leak-free joint is actually...
Replace a Section of Sidewalk
Here are three facts about concrete: It’s hard, it will eventually crack, and it’s expensive when installed by a professional.
The Plant That Is Making People Go Blind
Giant hogweed looks a bit like Queen Anne's lace but is much bigger and can cause injury and blindness.
11 Best Ways to Hide Wires in a Room Without Going Into the Walls
No need to bust open the drywall. From piping to ghost wire, here are some creative ways to conceal that...
A Water Heater Vent Installed Like This Can Have Lethal Consequences
Installing a water heater vent incorrectly can be extremely dangerous for your family. Learn the wrong way and right way...
Never Connect a Trap to a Vertical Drain Like This
When a trap connects to a vertical drain, install a tee fitting. A “sanitary tee” gives the waste arm a...
What to Know About Warped Wood
Warped wood can put a damper on any project. Here's what to know about it.
NuDeck by UGL: Concrete Application
The NuDECK coating makes my stairs pop! The paint will also protect my concrete from deterioration from Minnesota winters. A...
Finger-Saving Push Sticks
Construct a pair of these push sticks for guiding lumber when using table saws, band saws and jointers.
9 Special Effect Paint Rollers You Have to See
Whether you're looking for a short cut or a creative technique, you'll love these fun paint roller effects.
Toilets Throughout History
Everybody poops, and for thousands of years, humans have sought better ways to dispose of it. Over the centuries, the...
How to Get a Feathered Paint Edge
Wall patches are a problem.
20 Most Common Mistakes People Make with Their Lawn
Maintain your lawn by learning how to avoid common mistakes.
What is Milk Paint and Should You Be Using It?
If you're looking for that naturally rustic look, milk paint is your best bet.
Here’s Why You Need to Leave Grass Clippings On The Lawn
Gathering up those grass clippings has always been an integral part of the lawn care routine. But after looking at...
Masonry Nailing Trick
If you’ve always had trouble driving masonry nails into concrete to mount furring strips or boards, try this trick.
14 Ways to Use a Rotary Tool That Will Have People Buzzing
These brilliant ideas may just inspire a renaissance of rotary tool use in your shop and beyond. Honestly, there isn’t...
10 Surprising Things You Can Do with Concrete Blocks
From a succulent wall to an attractive sofa, these are some seriously creative ways to use concrete blocks.
Join Miters Easily With this Miter Joint Clamp
Make these amazing miter joint clamps now so that you have them the next time someone needs a frame.
14 Cheap Landscaping Updates that Make a Splash
Revamp your landscape (and impress your neighbors) with these inexpensive updates.
Quick Fix For Running Toilets
Here’s a nifty way to prevent the lift chain on your flapper from getting caught underneath when the flapper closes.
