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    How to Install a Ceiling Fan Mounting Bracket

    Here, we'll show you how to remove an old light and install a ceiling fan mounting bracket so you can...


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    20 Tips & Tricks for Making Drywall Work Easier

    We've hung and patched and primed and finished our fair share of drywall. Check out this compilation of tips for...


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    13 Modern Pendant Lighting Trends That’ll Light Up Your Life

    Modern pendant lighting is all about clean lines, bright materials, and the right scale. Here are 14 epic trends in...


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    How to Pour a Perfect Concrete Slab

    A concrete driveway makes a beautiful gateway to your home that can last for decades if it’s installed correctly. But...


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    How To Build a Maple Taco Holder

    This easy-to-make taco holder features the same materials as a cutting board: hardwood, food-safe glue and a natural oil finish....


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    Offset Toilet Flange to the Rescue

    An offset toilet flange lets you swap out a modern low-flow toilet for an older water hog. Read on to...


    12 Simple Steps to Become a Better DIYer

    There's a real learning curve on the path to DIY mastery, and it comes complete with peaks, valleys and plateaus....


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    9 Simple Steps for Interior Paint Prep

    If there's a secret to achieving a professional quality paint job, it's this: Preparation matters. Without proper interior paint prep,...

    10 Simple Steps for Exterior Paint Prep

    The secret of a good paint job is that most of the hard work is done before a brush ever...


    10 Ornamental Grasses to Grow in Your Yard

    Ornamental grass is beautiful, boisterous and bountiful. They're also easy to grow and pretty much deer- and drought-tolerant. Here are...


    How To Remove Rust From Concrete

    This cheap and easy method for removing rust stains on concrete comes directly from an editor's hands-on, DIY experience.


    How to Cut Cast Iron Pipe

    Don't let not owning a pipe snapper stop you from properly cutting cast iron pipe. Learn how to cut cast...


    How to Apply Polyurethane

    4 Simple steps to a finish as smooth as glass


    7 Tips for Water Softener Maintenance

    A water softener removes minerals from water; that means cleaner laundry, a longer life for water-using appliances, less mineral buildup...


    How to Reinforce Your Roof For Severe Weather and More

    When severe weather hits, you're going to want to make sure your roof's in tip top shape. Here are some...


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    11 Tips on How to Finish Wood Trim

    Get top-quality results with these tips from an experienced pro.


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    What Is the Best Height to Cut Grass? What to Know

    There is more to a healthy lawn than watering and fertilizing. You need to take care of your...

    Safely Wiring Electrical Receptacles and Switches

    Doing your own wiring? Here's how to connect wires to the terminal screws.


    How To Kill Weeds With Broadleaf Herbicide

    Learn how to mix and apply concentrated broadleaf herbicide to eliminate pesky weeds in the yard.


    How to Install a Toilet

    Installing your own toilet is a simple DIY project that could save you a ton on plumber’s fees.


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    How to Dispose of a Water Heater

    Disposing of a water heater can be a difficult task. Especially if you’re working alone. Here’s an easy way to...


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    8 Great Painting Tips

    Use these tips to make your painting projects go quicker and stress-free.


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    28 Tips for Painting Almost Anything

    You can transform just about anything with paint and a little imagination. Leather, concrete, appliances—you can paint them all! Here's...

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    28 Tips for Becoming a Master Plumber

    Want to become a master plumber? Follow these tips.


    10 Best Backyard Swimming Pools for the Home

    There's nothing more soothing than jumping into cool, clear water on a hot day. In celebration of all things summer,...


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    Furniture Stripping: Tips for Refinishing

    Make old furniture look new again in a weekend!


    Homeowner’s Guide to Pressure Washing a House

    Nothing cleans a house or gets it ready for painting faster than a pressure washer. Here's how to use this...


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    How to Repair Grout That’s Cracking

    Don't tear out the tile, just tear out the cracked grout.


    5 Ways Smart Homeowners Deal With Fall Leaves

    Fall cleanup tips to help you save time and work