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    Parts of the House

    Keep each area of your house interesting and unique by choosing the right materials, theme and aesthetic.

    How To Build a Raised Dog Bed

    Keep your dog off the furniture and up off the cold floor.
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    Storm Door Buying Guide

    A storm door protects your home from the elements, extends the life of your front...
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    9 Must-Have Tools for Cleaning Gutters

    Is "clean the gutters" on your to-do list this weekend? Before you start, make sure...
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    Vintage Family Handyman Project: Modernizing a Fireplace (Then and Now)

    In honor of our 70th anniversary, we recreated one of our earliest projects.

    An Expert Guide to Framing Basement Walls

    A poor framing job can bring a whole mess of problems, so we asked a...
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    Prepare Your Wood-Burning Fireplace for Winter

    Before you light up those logs this winter, make sure you properly prepare your wood-burning...
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    7 Best Roof Rakes of 2020

    Excessive roof snow can become dangerously heavy and lead to destructive ice dams. Remove some...
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    How to Clean Grout in Your Kitchen with a Surprising (and Cheap) Ingredient

    From your floor to your backsplash, removing gunky buildup between tiles is easier than you...
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    How to Inspect a Wood Burning Fireplace Yourself

    Learn before you burn.

    12 Kitchen Items Under $25 We’re Buying From The Home Depot’s Huge Fall Sale

    The Home Depot is having a huge sale. Here's what we're buying for our kitchens.
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    How to Cope Joints for Wood Corner Trim

    Professional techniques for coping perfect molding and trim joints

    How to Soundproof a Room

    Cut down on the noise coming into or going out of your living area with...
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    How to Repair a Gas Fire Pit

    How to inspect and fix your gas fire pit.

    Trailer Safety Checklist and Tips You Need to Know

    Hauling trailers can be dangerous, but for many people in the trades it is a...

    Tips and Techniques for Finishing Trim

    Achieving a flawless finish is all about proper prep, taking the correct steps, and applying...
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    How to Clean a Gas Fireplace

    Important annual gas fireplace maintenance.
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    What to Know Before Hiring a Chimney Sweep

    Two key benefits of hiring a chimney sweep? Safety and savings. We'll walk you through...
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    9 Best Smart Blinds

    Choosing the right smart blinds can be confusing. We break down the options and offer...
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    7 Best Window Draft Stoppers

    With winter right around the corner, learn how window draft stoppers can help keep your...

    Can Homeowners Insist Contractors Wear Masks In Their Homes?

    Social interaction is an essential part of most home repairs, but can be dangerous in...
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    Does My Fireplace Need a Damper?

    Every fireplace needs a damper to let out smoke and gases and to keep out...
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    How to Hang Drapes at the Proper Height

    Curtains add style and privacy to your home. Here are the dos and don'ts when...
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    How to Winterize Your Home in a Weekend

    Have you been putting off winterizing your home? Here are a few small-ish items that...