How to Use Powder Actuated Tools
Powder actuated tools (PAT) are a powerful way to attach wood to concrete and concrete block. Here's how to use...
The Pros and Cons of Shiplap
Pros and Cons of Shiplap
No Cutting Corners: Tips for Tight Miters and Coped Joints
Tips for tight miters and coped joints.
Oriented Strand Board (OSB board) vs. Plywood
OSB vs plywood: Is one better than the other for sheathing?
How to Choose the Right Retaining Wall Material
Learn the pros and cons of stone, wood and concrete block retaining walls
How to Install Doorstops
Stop doors from banging into walls with a hinge door stop
Brilliant Hack to Quickly Find Studs
Finding a stud behind plaster and lath is hit-or-miss with a typical stud finder. Here's a better method.
5 Brilliant Ways to Hide Wires in a Room Without Going Into the Walls
Conceal that unsightly wire without hard labor!
How to Mount a TV on the Wall
Learn how to do this DIY task and save hundreds of dollars with these easy-to-follow instructions.
Patching Drywall: 10 Tips & Techniques
Before you paint a wall you have to prepare the surface, which inevitably involves patching. It's one of the most...
How to Install Fiber Cement Siding
How to cut, nail and install durable fiber siding, plus caulking and painting tips.
What is a Chair Rail Molding and Why To Add It To Your Home
Chair rail molding isn't just about aesthetics. Learn its historical protective purpose and how it's become a key design element,...
12 Inspiring DIY Flower Walls
Move over planters and flower beds. This year, everyone wants a living flower wall! Display your favorite flowers and plants...
How to Frame a Window, Build Window Headers and Door Headers
These wooden “bridges” let you create lots of big openings without weakening the walls.
How to Scribe for a Perfect Fit
Fit woodwork perfectly to even the waviest walls with an inexpensive compass.
How to Hang Prepasted Wallpaper
Don't be stymied by tough-to-match patterns, slippery seams and out-of-plumb corners. We'll show you how to handle them with ease.
Reciprocating Saw Uses and Tips
The ultimate remodeling tool—with attitude
Support a Tension Rod with Water Bottle Caps
I used drywall screws to secure two water bottle caps into studs in the closet walls, and then I mounted...
How to Repair Plaster
Quick fixes for cracked plaster
Floor Swiffer for Walls
The Swiffer Sweeper floor mop is a go-to cleaning tool for homeowners with hard floors, but did you know that...
Home Repair: How to Seal Laminate Flooring Expansion Gaps
Block potential moisture problems
Energy Savings: Seal Plumbing and Wiring Holes
A rubber plumbing boot seals holes in your siding
Use Aluminum Mesh for Fast Drywall Repair
An aluminum screen simplifies hole repair in walls
Eliminate Paint Brush Marks
Two simple ways to eliminate paint brush marks on walls
Foundation Insulation Panels
Two easy ways to dress up and insulate exposed foundation walls
How to Fix Loose Stair Handrails
Try this simple way to install a strong handrail
Building Rock-Solid Exterior Walls
Hidden braces keep your house plumb and level
How to Replace a Towel Bar
Replace an old towel bar on a ceramic tile wall
Ladder Stabilizers
Work faster and smarter—and feel 10 times safer!
