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    Buying Guide: Interior Wood Trim

    To get a pleasing result with wood, you need to carefully select the individual pieces of lumber at the store,...


    How to Texture a Ceiling and Walls: Apply Knockdown

    Spray ceiling texture to add visual interest and hide imperfections. Keep reading to learn how to texture a ceiling and...


    How to Repair a Sliding Door

    Simple repairs make sliding doors good as new. Learn sliding glass door repair.


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    How to Tile a Bathroom Floor

    Learn how to install tile — specifically, how to lay new ceramic tile over an old vinyl floor.


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    Trim Repair: How to Fix and Revive Trim

    Renew dull trim in one weekend.


    Must Know Shortcuts for Trim Carpenters

    Install trim faster, with better results


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    Simple Window Trim and Door Trim Guide

    Window trim and door trim with old world elegance—it’s actually easier than standard trim.


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    Metal Studs: How to Use and Frame With Metal Studs

    Tools and techniques for building basement and partition walls with steel studs.

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    Perfect Trim on Doors, Windows and Base Moldings

    Tricks for getting tight-fitting joints on door and window casings and on base moldings.


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    How to Make a DIY Rustic Barn Door and Hardware

    High style with low-cost lumber — and a few tricks.


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    Clever Uses for Pipe Insulation that Have Nothing to Do With Plumbing

    Pipe insulation can be used for more than just plumbing. Check out these tips for using pipe insulation in the...


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    7 Deck Building Tips from the Pros

    Techniques for deck building, framing a deck, building stairs and railings and adding deck trim.


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    How to Fix Bifold Closet Doors

    Four easy fixes for common bifold door problems


    How to Fix a Squeaky Floor Quickly

    Tamp down the noise of your floors with this quick fix.


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    How to Clean Roof Stains

    Wash your shingles where the sun doesn't shine


    How to Remove Wood Trim

    The best way to remove trim without damaging the wall


    How to Build a Keepsake Box

    Show off treasured wood—and lock other treasures inside with this keepsake box.

    How to Fix a Broken Door Hinge

    The right glue is the key replacing door hinges.


    How to Get Red Wine, Coffee & Tomato Sauce Stains Out of Carpet

    Here's how to get stains out of carpet right away, before they set.


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    How to Clean Hardwood Floors

    Learn how to clean hardwood floors naturally with household staples.


    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:...


    How to Fill Holes in Woodwork Around Your Home

    Colored putty and marking pens hide woodwork flaws quickly and easily. Here we'll show you how to fill nail holes...


    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 Clean a Brick House’s Exterior

    Keep water stains from ruining your house's appearance


    How to Prevent Chimney Fires this Winter

    Here's How To Avoid Chimney Fires this Winter


    How to Install a Ceiling Fan Remote

    Upgrade your fan with a ceiling fan remote.


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    How to Prepare Wood Trim for a Smooth Paint Job

    Here's how to wash, sand, scrap and fill woodwork for a smooth finish.


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    Installing Tile Countertops

    Complete how-to for laying a tile countertop and backsplash, from preparing the surface to cutting and placing the tile in...


    Who Remembers This Iconic Tool Brand?

    For 90 years this esteemed brand name was synonymous with quality manufacturing, affordable pricing, and an almost legendary lifetime warranty....