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.
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.
Must Know Shortcuts for Trim Carpenters
Install trim faster, with better results
Simple Window Trim and Door Trim Guide
Window trim and door trim with old world elegance—it’s actually easier than standard trim.
Metal Studs: How to Use and Frame With Metal Studs
Tools and techniques for building basement and partition walls with steel studs.
Perfect Trim on Doors, Windows and Base Moldings
Tricks for getting tight-fitting joints on door and window casings and on base moldings.
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...
7 Deck Building Tips from the Pros
Techniques for deck building, framing a deck, building stairs and railings and adding deck trim.
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.
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.
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.
How to Prepare Wood Trim for a Smooth Paint Job
Here's how to wash, sand, scrap and fill woodwork for a smooth finish.
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....